Grand Slam Silverware’s Whistle Stop Tour of Ulster Schools

12th June 2009

Following Ireland’s victory in the RBS Six Nations Championship in March of this year, the Grand Slam silverware is currently doing a tour of venues across Ireland throughout 2009. As part of the ongoing promotion of the 2009 Ulster Rugby Summer Camps, sponsored by Centra, the RBS Six Nations Championship Trophy and Triple Crown visited schools in Belfast for one day only (June 11).

Staff from the IRFU Ulster Branch accompanied the trophies on their journey to schools throughout the day and spoke to young people about what is on offer at this year’s Summer Camps and how they can become like their Grand Slam rugby heroes by getting involved in rugby at a young age. The 17 province-wide Ulster Rugby Summer Camps, sponsored by Centra and its independent retailers, are for boys and girls aged 6-13 years. There are also 2 senior camps for young people aged 14-17 years. Camps will run from 29th June to 21st August, and each one lasts five days. For more information or to book a place go to www.ulsterrugby.com

Centra retailer Donagh McGoveran, rear right, owner of the Stranmillis and Malone Road stores in Belfast and IRFU Ulster Branch Participation Manager Barry Willis joined Rachel Lynn and Stuart McCahon from Cairnshill Primary School as they got a close look at the Grand Slam silverware when it visited their school.