Double Celebration for Queen's GAA
14 Feb 2008
Queen’s Gaelic Athletics Association is today celebrating on two fronts as 32 students are awarded GAA Academy Scholarships for 2007/08 and a new five-year sponsorship was agreed. The Academy and property company TJ Developments have signed the deal - the first of its kind within the third level sector. Queen’s University has a long history of producing some of Business IT student Gemma Begley (Ladies Gaelic Football) was recognised for winning an All Star Award in 2007. The GAA scholarship schemes for Men’s Gaelic Football and Hurling, supported by past member donations and the governing body, are named after two patrons. Sean O’Neill and Ted McConnell are among the best known sporting personalities in This year, inaugural scholarships will also be awarded to students from Ladies Gaelic Football and Camogie. Development Manager for Student Sport, Cathy Gallagher, said the approach was all-inclusive: “The “Today we are honouring our top student players via the scholarship scheme, the programmes and initiatives within the Academy, covering administration, coaching, schools competitions and recreational participation. “Unrivalled success on the field of play last year, when Queen’s clubs claimed four titles, is being matched by the involvement of students in organising their sport within and outside the university.” This year’s top awards go to Antrim Senior County Star Justin Crozier and Tyrone scoring machine, Gemma Begley and former All Star recipient and veteran of award ceremonies Caroline O’Hanlon have been recognised at the highest level within Ladies Gaelic Football. The deal reaffirms Queen’s commitment to providing a united approach within Camogie, Ladies Football, Handball, Hurling and Gaelic Football under one distinct corporate brand. TJ Developments co-founder Thomas McGeary said: “It is a great honour to be associated with an institution such as Queen’s with its great tradition in Gaelic Games. “We hope this partnership can cement Queen’s as a leading light for promoting the GAA in Notes to editors TJ Developments is a partnership between two property developers - John Scouler from Athlone and Thomas McGeary, from Moy, Co. Tyrone. They specialise in overseas property developments and have identified
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