Young cricketer demonstrates her skill at the Eglinton Community Summer Scheme.

Young cricketer demonstrates her skill at the Eglinton Community Summer Scheme.

12 PICTURES: Clubs all come together for Eglinton Community summer scheme

Eglinton CC, the Irish Football Association, City of Derry Rugby Club, St Mary’s Faughanvale GAC and Na Magha hurling and camogie clubs all came together for Eglinton Community Summer Scheme.

By Kevin McLaughlin

Published 24th Aug 2022, 10:00 BST

Updated 24th Aug 2022, 14:31 BST

After last year's successful summer scheme the clubs all returned, as children from 5 to 10 years old all got the opportunity to participate in a cross community, multi-skilled scheme at Broadbridge Primary School.

Developing rugby skills at the Eglinton Community Summer Scheme.

1. Eglinton Community Summer Scheme

Developing rugby skills at the Eglinton Community Summer Scheme. Photo: George Sweeney

Children get some rugby practice at the Eglinton Community Summer Scheme.

2. Eglinton Community Summer Scheme

Children get some rugby practice at the Eglinton Community Summer Scheme. Photo: George Sweeney

Cricket was popular at the Eglinton Community Summer Scheme.

3. Eglinton Community Summer Scheme

Cricket was popular at the Eglinton Community Summer Scheme. Photo: George Sweeney

Na Magha’s Gerry Matthews demonstrates hurling skills at the Eglinton Community Summer Scheme.

4. Eglinton Community Summer Scheme

Na Magha’s Gerry Matthews demonstrates hurling skills at the Eglinton Community Summer Scheme. Photo: George Sweeney

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