We are delighted to participate in the County Games Development. This involves an agreement between Togher N.S. and the County Games Development Department to provide a coaching block of six weeks, which is kindly facilitated by the Doheny GAA Club, Dunmanway. All lessons are designed to meet the aims of the primary school curriculum and teachers are encouraged to work together with coaches to maximise the impact for pupils.

Why should children take part in sport?

It may be obvious that children play to enjoy themselves and have fun, but there are many more reasons why you as a parent should encourage children to participate:
• Increased confidence – playing sport will provide each participant with confidence, and allow them to develop a real sense of achievement
• Becoming part of a team – children like to feel as though they are part of a team or group. It also challenges them to work as part of a group and to think of others
• Improved skills – participating in sport helps children develop a range of skills including balance, coordination and agility.

http://www.gaa.ie/coaching-and-games-development/coaching/coaching-children/