Pitches is the main issue holding playing numbers back
31.01.2025 13:12 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0@bonzodave.bsky.social
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Pitches is the main issue holding playing numbers back
31.01.2025 13:12 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The GAA is booming in Ulster these days and new provincial president Michael Geoghegan intends to spend his three-year term building on that success
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Really enjoyed this podcast
30.01.2025 15:29 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Nearly 40 lads showed up for reserve training last night, with none coming from the 35 man first team panel
Could the new rule enhancements be bringing more players to the game??
Now, we just need Jim Gavin to sort us out with more pitches!!
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I only learned about this story a few years ago when it appeared alongside an article about a pipe bomb attack on us. It sent chills down my spine
More people need to support this family, thereβs an active campaign to hide the evidence from them
One time, this guy sent a really strange letter to the club. It was about 10 pages long, with some parts handwritten and others typed, but none of it made any sense. We ended up passing it to the police to keep on file. Itβs clear the man is struggling with a mental health issue
11.01.2025 22:54 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 06/ Dialogue is essential. Itβs not just about speaking but also about listening and understanding other perspectives. To build a shared future, we must foster inclusion through both conversation and action, embracing the multiple communities that now shape our society.
10.01.2025 16:58 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 05/ The term βGreeningβ often causes fear that embracing Irish culture could undermine other identities. In reality, embracing Gaelic games is about accommodation, not assimilation, and strengthens community connections without erasing diversity.
10.01.2025 16:58 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 04/ Our G4MO team provides a space where migrant mothers can play Gaelic games socially, build networks, and foster belonging. Importantly, this doesnβt diminish their identity but enhances it, allowing them to share and celebrate their culture.
10.01.2025 16:58 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 03/ Our work with migrant families highlights the need for spaces where everyone feels included. While kids form friendships, there are few opportunities for migrant mothers to connect, share experiences, and feel part of the community.
10.01.2025 16:58 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 02/ The outdated notion of two distinct communities is long gone and unlikely to return. Our society is now a mosaic of cultures, and embracing this diversity is key to building a resilient, inclusive future.
10.01.2025 16:58 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Accommodation > Assimilation
1/ How do we describe those moving here who donβt fit the traditional two-community framework in the North? Newcomers? Migrants? Asylum seekers? New Irish? Migration is essential to sustain vital services amid skill shortages and an aging population.
Why are you making this a story about Jarlath Burns??
10.01.2025 11:54 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Sun rising in the east
New catch nets and spectator fence taking shape
#EastBelfastGAA
This is such a weird angle for this story
10.01.2025 08:14 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0The all-island opportunities in the circular economy
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09.01.2025 21:53 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I think he's insane, like actual lost the plot insane
09.01.2025 21:39 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0youtu.be/PMfoRHm7tJk?...
Create your environment....
Surely there will always be a need for soft power?
09.01.2025 17:54 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Are shared participatory spaces the future for public spaces everywhere?
#GAA #EastBelfast #Community #SharedSpaces
A GAA-led shared participatory space would not only promote Gaelic games but also act as a beacon of inclusivity, resilience, and unity. It would be a vital step toward a brighter, more cohesive future for the community.
09.01.2025 14:40 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Economically, the project could stimulate local growth by creating jobs and attracting visitors to events. Partnerships with local businesses could enhance the space's offerings, benefiting the broader East Belfast area.
09.01.2025 14:40 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0The space could also facilitate non-sporting activities, such as language classes, cultural events, and community forums. By combining sports with education and social engagement, it would cater to the broader needs of the community, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and valued.
09.01.2025 14:40 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0A GAA-led space could become a health and well-being hub. Gaelic games boost fitness, teamwork, and discipline, aiding personal and community growth. Hosting workshops, training, and matches would offer young people a constructive outlet, fostering belonging and purpose.
09.01.2025 14:40 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0The GAA's focus on community and teamwork makes it ideal to lead a shared space. By promoting Gaelic games, it celebrates Irish heritage while welcoming all to engage, learn, and connect. This inclusive approach breaks barriers, fostering pride and shared ownership.
09.01.2025 14:40 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Shared participatory spaces for sport....
A GAA-led shared space in East Belfast would transform the community, offering a neutral, inclusive environment to foster positive interactions, bridge divides, reduce legacy tensions, and build mutual understanding in a historically divided area.
4/ East Belfast GAA grew because it was more than about sport. It was about people. And thatβs what makes all the difference.
What is your group's shared vision?
What inspired the vision?
What something can be created meaningfully in your community?
3/ By staying true to that purpose, we created a club that broke down barriers and became a place of belonging. Itβs proof that when you lead with authenticity and connection, youβll attract the right people.
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