Summer up and running as Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps get underway

This year’s Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps are up and running, with numbers of over 130,000 expected to attend across 1,242 camps the length and breadth of the country between now and the end of August.

The 2021 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps offer children a healthy, fun and safe summer outdoor activity at locations nationwide, including all over Mayo, with health and safety measures in place in line with those implemented last year.

The camps provide the perfect opportunity for children aged from six to 13 to be physically active for the week while having fun with their friends.

While camps in Ireland are beginning from this week, there was a historic first in Dubai recently with the hosting of the first Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps in the United Arab Emirates. Due to the phenomenal work of camp co-ordinators and volunteers, the camps proved a resounding success, with 90 children attending. Abu Dhabi will also run a camp later this summer.

The Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps show returns to TG4 for a second season after last year’s hugely successful run. Kicking off at 7.30 p.m. this evening (Wednesday) on TG4, the six-week series will also be available on the TG4 player (TG4.ie), making the return to camp activity, both live and on demand, available to everyone at home and abroad.

Hosted by Gráinne Bleasdale, the series will include skills, drills and segments from GAA experts such as All-Ireland winning Dublin ladies football star Sinéad Aherne, Cork camogie champion Linda Collins, hurlers Tadhg de Búrca of Waterford and Séamus Kennedy of Tipperary along with footballers Paul Conroy of Galway and Ryan McHugh of Donegal.

Kellogg, now in its 10th year sponsoring the GAA Cúl Camps, is reminding clubs of the nationwide on-pack promotion giving GAA clubs the opportunity to be in with a chance to win prizes worth €40,000. GAA fans who would like to support their local club can pick up a promotional pack of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies or Bran Flakes and nominate their chosen club on kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/competition.

Sarah Ferguson, Kellogg's Ireland general manager, said: “After another difficult year for kids, today marks a real day of hope as the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps get underway. The first day of camps always brings an air of optimism for the summer ahead and we are very proud to be involved in what is always a memorable week for children.

“We also want to remind GAA clubs nationwide of the opportunity to enter the Kellogg’s on-pack competition. We saw first-hand the impact this had on last year’s winning clubs and how important these funds can be in the development of the club. Get on to the website and start nominating today!”

GAA Cúl Camps co-ordinator Charlie Harrison added: “We’re delighted to be up and running with Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps. Our games development teams right around the country have put in Trojan work getting everything set up to ensure this year’s camps happen in a safe yet fun environment.

“Everything is ready and we look forward to welcoming boys and girls from across the country to our camps. Let the fun and games begin!”