Last Saturday, the Ulster GAA For All tournament took place at Kickhams GAC Creggan in south Antrim. It was an absolutely brilliant event. GAA For All sums up everything that is best about Cumann Lúthchleas Gael

[Translation: the Gaelic Athletic Association]

. It creates the space for the most special people in our community to participate, be valued and be the best that they can be in taking part in our national games. Ulster GAA and Kickhams GAC have done amazing work to promote inclusion in our games for children and young people with special and additional needs. I pay huge thanks to both for all their endeavours.

The organisation of the programme on Saturday was exemplary, with 23 teams from across Ulster participating. The attention to detail was exceptional, including the provision of a sensory room in the club pavilion. The biggest shout-out, however, must go to the players and the participants. Every one of them is a GAA all-star. I also acknowledge the important role of their parents, guardians and all their clubs that supported them. To top it off, the weather was absolutely wonderful. Kickhams GAC cannot claim credit for that, but it deserves recognition for being one of the best clubs in Ireland. Admhaím, ar ndóighe, go bhfuil mé rud beag claonta ar an ábhar sin. I admit, of course, to being slightly biased on that point. Mar fhocal scoir, tá Ciceam an Chreagáin ag ceiliúradh 100 bliain ar an saol, agus go máire siad an céad eile.

[Translation: To conclude, Creggan Kickham’s GAC is celebrating its 100th year, and may it live to see another century.]

Finally, Kickham's GAC is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, so here is to the next 100 years of promoting Gaelic games, building community and promoting inclusion.