Project FunDirection

Offering girls aged 5-8 a gateway into organised sport and physical literacy with our weekly multi-sport activities in north inner city Dublin and Darndale.

[Máire 🇵🇸 NiGiollaBhríde @qualann]

#PalmerstownCemetry has changed its €2 cash entry at barrier to card swipe ONLY. Poor dad had to reverse as he does not use a credit card. The amount of elderly spouses visiting daily is very high. Don’t do this to them. Now who should we ask to negotiate on their behalf

[Philip Nolan @philipnolan1]

It’s quite sinister that so many Yanks and Brits suddenly have taken an interest in Ireland.
They don’t care about Ireland.
They just think it’s the new frontline in their xenophobic culture wars.
It’s not.
200 scrotes in tracksuits and free trainers from Foot Locker are not us.

[Ciaran O Sullivan @ciaransully]

Unbelievable story. Well done to all involved @MDMA_9 @PaulCarr95 @sportireland Amazing vision by @BballIrl to place a Basketball Development Officer in the @NEIC_Dublin. Massive work completed by Shane Maughan and more to do. Thanks also to @tcddublin for their support.

[Jacqui Hurley @jacquihurley]

Such a fantastic project, thanks @ProjFunDir for choosing Girls Play Too as a gift for these girls. Delighted to see their happy faces with them! Hopefully see ye for a visit in the new year! 🙌🙌

[Jen Halpin @JenHalpin1]

Delighted to be involved with @ProjFunDir and provide the brilliant Girls Play Too books by @jacquihurley to the girls in @RutlandNS #CantBeWhatYouCantSee @McCannFitz

[Project FunDirection @ProjFunDir]

It was cold weather for last session of 2022 in @RutlandNS but the girls were very excited to receive a gift of Girls Play Too written by @jacquihurley The books were kindly sponsored by @McCannFitz who's volunteers Ann and Marie Alice were joined by partner leader @JenHalpin1

[Project FunDirection @ProjFunDir]

And to Stephen from Respond High Park and Emer from the Jesuit Refugee Service from their great help delivering our mid-term and weekly activities

[Project FunDirection @ProjFunDir]

Yesterday we completed our 8 week activation programme for kids in Balseskin Reception Centre and Respond Family hub in High Park. We finished on a high with 32 kids and parents ice skating in Blanchardstown ⛸️⛸️ 🙂Big thanks to @CypscDcn for putting the programme in place.

[Welsh Government @WelshGovernment]

#YWalGoch are rightly known all over the world 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

But did you know fan charity @GolCymru have visited children’s homes and hospitals in more than 40 countries spreading the love ❤️

We spoke to @timhhartley about their work and his pride of Wales competing at #WorldCup2022 👇

[Alan Byrne @ancoraemparo]

Unfortunately I have to agree with Didi Hamann here.

There is a culture of over coaching in grassroots football in Ireland with an endemic habit of micro managing the decision making process of children.

Let them play. Guide them, but don't control their every decision.

[The Irish Times @IrishTimes]

The social worlds of nine-year-olds are “very gendered” as girls continue to be less likely to take part in sports than boys, the author of a new Economic and Social Research Institute report has said.

https://t.co/TxVp9PnJlm

[RTÉ @rte]

📺 @NoLimbsNoLimits presents this brand new documentary looking at women’s sport in Ireland, examining if there is a level playing field and what more can be done to progress Irish women in sport?

#SportingChance | Thursday 10.15pm | @RTEOne @RTEPlayer

[SPORTbible @sportbible]

Denmark’s kit sponsor, Hummel, have sent out a powerful message ahead of the Qatar World Cup.

[AfLResources @AfLResources]

What is Physical Literacy? This simple infographic explains. https://t.co/RTTpZ5a5VL #physicalliteracy #parenting #teaching

[Project FunDirection @ProjFunDir]

Kyra began her sporting journey at our Wednesday activity in her school, Rutland St NS when we restarted post Covid. While still attending, she has also progressed to be a valued member of the @bfcdublin Football For All team #RTÉSkinInTheGame

[RTÉjr @RTEjr]

Kyra (9) is from Summerhill in Dublin. She just loves to play! Her favourite day of the week is Friday, or as she calls it - “soccer day!” #RTÉSkinInTheGame
Watch #WEURO2022 on @RTE2 & @RTEplayer now!
@RTEsoccer @mariecrowe @jacquihurley @FAIWomen @faischools @Kelly64kg

[Project FunDirection @ProjFunDir]

A couple of girls from our very 1st summer camp in 2014 played for Marino Girls in @sariireland #FootballForUnity 2022 on Friday night. 4 of the girls playing for East Wall Youth in the event also attended that 1st camp :-) #SupportHerSport #thisgirlcan

[Guardian sport @guardian_sport]

How to get your kids into sport for life

Children benefit hugely from sport, but dropout rates are high. Experts and athletes – from Rebecca Adlington to Chris Hoy – tell us how to keep them hooked https://t.co/KUBjRwNmot

[RTÉjr @RTEjr]

Check out these cool films with some amazing girls who have skin in the game! They will be online and on TV all through @WEURO2022 on @rte social & @RTE2.
@faischools @FAIWomen @jacquihurley @mariecrowe
#RTÉSkinInTheGame #WEURO2022
https://t.co/AaInyVzuG8

[Girls on the Ball @GirlsontheBall]

Love this. 💚