Community Games

The Community Games is an Irish independent voluntary organisation and National Governing Body providing opportunities for children and young people to grow and develop in a positive and healthy way while experiencing a wide range of sporting and cultural activities. The National Finals are held over 3 weekends every year, one in May and two in August where on each weekend 3, 000 children compete for their area, town, county and province. The Community Games is sponsored by the Health Service Executive

"Community Games can be quite proud of its immense achievements in a wide range of interests and, indeed, positive community developments. Community Games is a truly developing organisation spreading good-will and healthy involvement for the benefit of all." Joseph Connolly, Founder and Honorary Life Patron (1922 - 2008).

Read more about Community Games:  History, Theme Song, Past Competitors

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