EVENT INFORMATION
A major event will be taking place in Ballina to announce an all-Ireland strategy for two global sports charities –
Active Communities Network and the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation and their partnerships with the Mary Robinson Centre and local sports clubs.

The event will be attended by all-blacks Rugby Legend Sean Fitzpatrick, history making Jockeys Sir AP McCoy and Hayley Turner, Mayo GAA star Aidan O’Shea and other sports stars to be announced nearer the date. Many of them are already key supporters of the partnership and have been involved in various events previously and we are extremely grateful for their support.

Major sports brands and charities also attending will include Crystal Palace FC, the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, Jason Roberts Foundation and the Golf Trust with more to be announced nearer the
date.

Political and strategic representation will be attending from Africa, the Middle East, the UK, USA and across Ireland North and South.
Major local, regional and national press will be represented throughout the day. This day long series of events will be a key opportunity to discuss sport for development and its progress with some of the foremost decision makers in sport and politics, whilst also demonstrating the work on the ground.

ITINERARY

Round Table Discussion
Venue: Beleek Castle
Timings: 12:00pm til 1:30pm
Young People’s Multi Sport Event
Venue: Beleek Park

Athletics
Football
Tag Rugby

Timings: 1:30pm til 3:30pm

Gala Dinner

Venue: Great National Hotel, Ballina
Timings: 7:00pm til late
7:00 Doors Open
7:30pm Guests to be seated
- Address from Mary Robinson
- Key note speech, Sean Fitzpatrick
- Speech on All-Ireland Strategy, Jim Donnelly

8:00pm Food to be served
9:00pm Panel of Sports Stars including Sean Fitzpatrick, AP McCoy and Aiden O’Shea

9:30 Closing Address
9:40 DJ to play & Dancefloor to open
(Carriages at 1:00am)

All proceeds from the Gala Dinner and Raffle will be invested in Mayo based sports initiatives
for young people.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED
The organisers are now looking for local sponsors for the event, and tables are available for €500 for a table of 10 for a drinks reception, three course meal and entertainment.

Should you be interested in becoming a sponsor for the event please contact us to recieve a sponsorship pack.

alternatively please e-mail stephanie@activecommunities.org.uk.