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Pics show young Cork GAA stars honing their skills at a fun-filled Cúl Camp

Pics show young Cork GAA stars honing their skills at a fun-filled Cúl Camp

No surprise that Cork's passage captured the imagination, in something that was evident on a rousing red and white day at the Millstreet Juvenile GAA Kellogg's Cúl Camp – held before a final outcome that would sadly prove so devastating for Cork.
Roisín Roche, Chairperson Millstreet Juvenile GAA indicated the Cúl camp included a wide range of football, hurling and camogie activities.
'It provided the children with learning experiences in an environment of fun and enjoyment, given the excitement, everybody came along on the closing day, wearing a Cork jersey. We were thrilled to have Cork ladies u14 Football star Mia Lawlor and Cork footballer Darragh Cashman to attend and offer encouragement,' she said.
A full range of football and hurling/camogie skills was delivered during the week-long programme at Millstreet Town Park. Children participated in mini leagues, fun games and a variety of skill-based activities.
At underage level, Millstreet and Cullen combine in football as Duarigle Gaels, and along with Millstreet in hurling, teams at different age groups have enjoyed Rebel Óg success in North Cork and county level.
For the ladies, their skills are paraded with Millstreet Camogie and Dromtariffe Ladies football.
Fittingly young club coaches lent their assistance to a terrific staging.
Rounding off a brilliant week was a barbeque provided by Tony O'Brien and refreshment from Supervalu.
Judging by the enthusiasm from the Millstreet Juvenile GAA Cúl Cup, everybody was up to that point enjoying the pursuit of Gaelic games during Summer 2025.
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