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PRESS RELEASES
18th March 2017
Lily Kavanagh is crowned Golden Volunteer 2017
Lily Kavanagh is crowned Golden Volunteer 2017
22nd January 2017
Aldi is announced as new Community Games sponsor
Aldi is announced as new Community Games sponsor
24th October 2016
Press Advisory Location change 2017
Press Advisory Location change 2017
4th August 2016
Press Advisory Community Games August Festival
Press Advisory Community Games August Festival
28th November 2015
National Area, Volunteer and Media Awards
National Area, Volunteer and Media Awards
16th September 2015
Malin Head to Mizen Head Cycle - part of MOVE Week
Malin Head to Mizen Head Cycle - part of MOVE Week
23rd August 2015
Press Release for Weekend 2 CG Festival
Press Release for Weekend 2 CG Festival
16th August 2105
13th August 2015
21st February 2015
7th December 2014
24th August 2014
17th August 2014
11th August 2014
22nd July 2014
24th February 2014
18th February 2014
22nd November 2013
23rd October 2013
Facts and Figures for Media
575 Registered Areas
20,000 Volunteers
1967 Founded by Joe Connolly
28 Registered Counties
160,000 Children participating all over Ireland
Over 50 Categories of Events/Sports in total throughout the year
Sonia O’Sullivan, Tommy Bowe, Ronan O’Gara, Sarah Lavin (hurdles), Gráinne Murphy (swimmer), Jedward, Westlife, Niall Quinn, Paul O’Connell, Sean O'Brien, Brendan Boyce
Quotes from volunteers:
“Aldi Community Games is all about participation. Even-though children come from all over Ireland with big dreams, just being around their peers and having fun in a safe and sporting environment is better than any medal they could win.”
“Knowing that Aldi Community Games plays a role in helping children from all over Ireland get healthy, get fit and stay active is reward enough for our 20,000 volunteers.”
“Our message hasn’t veered much from our Motto that was dreamt up 50 years ago “Mens sana in corpore sano” – which means a Healthy mind in a Healthy Body. “Sonia O’Sullivan once said that Community Games is about so much more than a Gold Medal – it’s about family, community and supporting a healthier future and that is a fitting description of what Aldi Community Games is about. “
“We are sending a message to children from an early age that they can achieve their dreams no matter how big or small through local and national sporting and cultural events.”
“It’s not about winning – it’s about making memories, making friends and kick starting healthier habits so that children all over Ireland can be proud of just what they can achieve through keeping active: whether it be in Handwriting or Cycling or the Long Puck – there is something in every category and age group so that every child in Ireland can have lasting achievements.”
20,000 Volunteers
1967 Founded by Joe Connolly
28 Registered Counties
160,000 Children participating all over Ireland
Over 50 Categories of Events/Sports in total throughout the year
Sonia O’Sullivan, Tommy Bowe, Ronan O’Gara, Sarah Lavin (hurdles), Gráinne Murphy (swimmer), Jedward, Westlife, Niall Quinn, Paul O’Connell, Sean O'Brien, Brendan Boyce
Quotes from volunteers:
“Aldi Community Games is all about participation. Even-though children come from all over Ireland with big dreams, just being around their peers and having fun in a safe and sporting environment is better than any medal they could win.”
“Knowing that Aldi Community Games plays a role in helping children from all over Ireland get healthy, get fit and stay active is reward enough for our 20,000 volunteers.”
“Our message hasn’t veered much from our Motto that was dreamt up 50 years ago “Mens sana in corpore sano” – which means a Healthy mind in a Healthy Body. “Sonia O’Sullivan once said that Community Games is about so much more than a Gold Medal – it’s about family, community and supporting a healthier future and that is a fitting description of what Aldi Community Games is about. “
“We are sending a message to children from an early age that they can achieve their dreams no matter how big or small through local and national sporting and cultural events.”
“It’s not about winning – it’s about making memories, making friends and kick starting healthier habits so that children all over Ireland can be proud of just what they can achieve through keeping active: whether it be in Handwriting or Cycling or the Long Puck – there is something in every category and age group so that every child in Ireland can have lasting achievements.”
