This week the SDLP in
Strabane commend Ulster Rugby Club for holding an open training session at
Strabane Academy, with fans also having the chance to meet their rugby heroes.
SDLP Strabane Town Councillor Patsy Kelly said “I would like
to thank the Ulster Rugby team for coming to Strabane and allowing fans to
watch the squad train. This was great for sport, and in particular local rugby
in Strabane. It was great to see people there from all walks of life both young
and old, and showed that events like this can be enjoyed with cross-community
support.”
“In conjunction with the Ulster squad training session,
Strabane Rugby club ran a great family fun day with bouncy castles and all
sorts of entertainment for the family. When the training session was finished
the Ulster players took time to meet their fans and sign autographs.”
Also attending the event was Strabane SDLP Youth
Chairperson Seon Devine who said “It was great as a young fan; it was great to
be able to meet my heroes in Strabane without having to travel to the likes of
Belfast or Dublin to see them. This shows that there is no reason why more
events like this can’t be held in Strabane. I would call on Strabane District
Council and other relevant authorities to work with local clubs to encourage
more events like this to happen.”
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