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‼️LEARNING OPPORTUNITY‼️Eight week online course. To register or find out more information email: janeemir@icloud.com or...
19/11/2020

‼️LEARNING OPPORTUNITY‼️

Eight week online course. To register or find out more information email: [email protected] or text 07525132831

(Course overview)

Based on the work of Dr. Bruce Rabin, this course explores the effects of stress on our health and our relationships. It is specifically designed for adults caring for children in family settings. We also welcome participants who want to learn how to manage their own stress whilst working with vulnerable children in school and recreational settings in the wider community. The course material is very compatible for those of you who have participated in the Incredible years programmes and will enhance and develop your existing skill set.

INTERVIEW with Gavan HollyBelfast Celtic Young Men/Ladies/Cubs welcome, Gavan Holly to West Belfast in taking on a coach...
28/09/2020

INTERVIEW with Gavan Holly

Belfast Celtic Young Men/Ladies/Cubs welcome, Gavan Holly to West Belfast in taking on a coaching/management role, alongside Declan Catney and Kevin Curran for the clubs 2014 side.

I caught up with Gavan as he attended his first training session last week (see image1), where he explained his reason for getting involved in coaching was down to a bad car crash, that damaged his back and forced him to hang up his boots. "I decided rather than spending my days as an unused sub, I'd have a go at coaching, and went on to achieving my UEFA B License and didn't look back".

You could see that this giant of a man was excited to be back, doing what he has done, and with great success. He watched the young team train, admiring their little feet dribbling a ball around in the pouring rain. (see image 2)

Holly has a wealth of knowledge and experience coaching and managing football teams. From u11 - u15 at Crusaders, u15, u16, u18 at Cliftonville, and Realta Na Cromige senior team, where he led them to winning the BDFL 1st division convincingly in his first season in charge. His coaching days have also taken him to Newry City Reserves, where he was Assistant Manager alongside Robbie Casey, also Gerry Flynn and Peter Murray (First Team Management).

Holly has indeed had many footballing highlights over the years, and when asked to share his greatest memory and achievement, he explained, "I have to say, winning the league with Realta would be a great memory, with a great bunch of lads, willing to fight for each other and challenge to a man all over the pitch. The best achievement for me, is helping coach young kids that have won Irish League titles, Irish Cups, represented their County teams and won silverware in the Milk Cup, as well as made the move to clubs in England and representing Northern Ireland at youth levels. As a coach we don't often get paid or much recognition, but when you see the end result of all those training sessions pay off, it makes it all worthwhile".

It is clear that with Holly's experience in coaching, he can add a lot to the West Belfast club. Declan Catney is very pleased to have him on board. Catney explained, "Gavan is an outstanding addition to the club, and will be a great asset in general. When he gets settled in, he will soon get to know our cubs, they are a great bunch of kids, who just love to play football. We wouldn't be the club we are today without them".

Holly is delighted to be involved, and looks positively towards a bright, green and white 2021.

By Mark Mead
29th September 2020
(ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVE)
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The days of the handshake after a football game, have been paused for now. That day will be back ⚽️🤝What we see here are...
24/09/2020

The days of the handshake after a football game, have been paused for now. That day will be back ⚽️🤝

What we see here are RESILIENT children, adapting to the challenges faced, and getting on with their little lives ❤️


A young Cliftonville side, playing for the badge on their shirt, in the fonaCAB Development League at Solitude (football...
20/09/2020

A young Cliftonville side, playing for the badge on their shirt, in the fonaCAB Development League at Solitude (football ground).

Fonacab development league

18/9/2020

Team photograph with Willowbank YC/FC, at Solitude (football ground) after their fantastic performance in the fonaCAB De...
20/09/2020

Team photograph with Willowbank YC/FC, at Solitude (football ground) after their fantastic performance in the fonaCAB Development League.

Fonacab development league

18/9/2020

A well deserved rest for this little bunch of 2014-2015s, having put in a great performance for Cumann Spoirt An Phobail...
20/09/2020

A well deserved rest for this little bunch of 2014-2015s, having put in a great performance for Cumann Spoirt An Phobail, in the fonaCAB Development League, at Solitude (football ground)

Fonacab development league

18/9/2020

A mixture of young Cubs, after their performances at Solitude (football ground) in the fonaCAB Development League. Fonac...
20/09/2020

A mixture of young Cubs, after their performances at Solitude (football ground) in the fonaCAB Development League.

Fonacab development league

18/9/2020

Belfast Celtic Young Men/Ladies/Cubs

20/09/2020

A selection of action shots from the FonaCab DL, at Solitude (football ground) on Friday 18th September 2020.




Fonacab development league

18th September 2020
20/09/2020

18th September 2020

A beautiful part of the game ❤️ Cumann Spoirt An Phobail (Football For All) legend Caolan, presented with a new pair of ...
17/09/2020

A beautiful part of the game ❤️

Cumann Spoirt An Phobail (Football For All) legend Caolan, presented with a new pair of Goalkeeper gloves to welcome him back, after having got a nasty cut to the eye while playing for the team ⚽️


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