Sport for development information session helps to delivery sporting legacy in Newry

sported., in partnership with the Confederation of Community Groups Newry held our first event in Northern Ireland.  This  free information event on Monday 21 May 2012  to help groups in Newry and Mourne learn more about sport for development and how it might be used in their work with young people.

Speakers included Paul Kitchin, Lecturer at the University of Ulster, Ronan McKenna Sports Development Officer from Shaftesbury Community Recreation Centre and Brenda Kelly the Northern Ireland Manager from sported.

The session was an opportunity for groups to gain a better understanding of the theory of sport for development and also to hear of  practical examples of how it can be used to make an impact of the lives of disadvantaged young people.  The sucessful event was attended by 12 groups from the Newry and Mourne area. 

sported. are excited about our development in Northern Ireland and we welcome this opportunity to work in partnership with the Confederation of Community groups in Newry.