Rivals unite to inspire next generation of footballers

A Tyrone business has enlisted two of GAA’s biggest stars, Conor McKenna from Tyrone and arch county rival Conor Glass from Derry, to help them find 16 kids, aged between 10 and 14, to win an exclusive training session, hosted by the two men.

Shield Accident Management (SAM) – an accident management company – which is based in Moy will treat the kids to the money-can’t-buy experience at Eglish GAA ground next spring.

The company’s Management Director, Monica Hughes said she was delighted to offer this unique experience.

“What young GAA fan wouldn’t want to meet two of the best players around and have a kick about with them”, said Monica. “It would be a dream come true for them. We plan to give eight boys and eight girls a training session they will never forget on March 5 from 10am to 11.30am at the grounds of Conor McKenna’s home club in Eglish, so get nominating now.”

Monica said it was easy to nominate a child to win one of the coveted spaces. She added, “To ensure your child, or a child you know, has a chance to win, go to our social media pages and comment with their name, age and the county they support, and be sure to tag Shield Accident Management when posting. As well as meeting their sporting heroes the kids will also take home a strip made exclusively for this competition.”

Conor McKenna, who is also the SAM ambassadors well as Tyrone and Eglish GAA player, said he hoped the could inspire some future stars.

He said, “I’m delighted to be a part of this great initiative and my hope is that we can inspire younger boys and girls, from all backgrounds, to get interested in the game.

“My love for Gaelic football started from a young age and I eventually went on to win the all-Ireland so maybe one of the kids will follow in my footsteps.”

Conor Glass, the Glen and Derry midfielder said he was also looking forward to the session.

“I can’t wait to meet the sixteen lucky kids on March 5 and take them through their paces on the field. It should be a magical experience for everyone involved so get nominating now,” he said.

You can nominate now on Shield Accident Management’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages by stating the name, age and Gaelic football team the nominee supports.

Shield Accident Management will contact winners via social media.

The Closing date for entries is January 11.

Winners must make their own travel arrangements to and from Eglish GAA and be accompanied by an adult.

If winners do not respond within 48 hours their prize is voided. Winners must be available on March 5th to go to Eglish GAA for the training session from 10am to 11.30am.

For more information on Shield Accident Management and its services, call 0800 066 2909, visit www.shieldaccidentmanagement.com.

Alternatively, contact by email at admin@shieldaccidentmanagement.com.