An exciting development in Gaelic Games took place in O'Connell Park, Mitchelstown last Friday evening with an inaugural training session organised by Mitchelstown Ladies Football Club.

Aimed at 'Mothers & Others', this initiative is non competitive and targets players of mixed abilities, many of whom may be new to the sport.    

Conditions were ideal and the women were eased into an introductory session, under head coach, Liam O'Grady.

According to event co-ordinator, Ed Horgan, ladies football and camogie continues to grow in the town and this latest venture should broaden the appeal of both codes. 

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