Tipperary's All-Ireland winning Hurling Manager Liam Sheedy and GAA's National Hurling Coordinator Paudie Butler are to act as mentors for the development of hurling in Tyrone.

The game of hurling in Tyrone has had somewhat of a rollercoaster existence over the last few decades. More recently the outlook for Hurling has seen somewhat of an upward increase in popularity and that trend looks certain to continue.

County Board Chairman Ciaran McLaughlin stated that "the aim of this programme is to significantly increase the participation and enjoyment of playing and learning the game of hurling for children between the ages of 7 and 13 years of age. If we can do that then we've achieved something tangible and something that can be built upon. We're delighted to have two men of the calibre of Liam Sheedy and Paudie Butler involved."

Tyrone Hurling Officer Brendan Harkin is also pleased to be getting the first Hurling Development day up and running. "The game of hurling is more than just a game. It's something that is woven deeply into the social fabric of Irish people and that very much includes GAA people here on Tyrone. The Hurling Development day in Killyclogher on Saturday 12th May will offer U12's from all clubs in Tyrone the opportunity to pick up a hurl and learn from two of Ireland's greatest coaches."

All GAA clubs in Tyrone are asked to bring along ten U12 players and five or six adults who may be willing to give the game a go.

Mentoring Programme Day 1 - Sat 12th May 2012 in Killyclogher

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9.30 - Registration

9.45 - Opening of conference - Liam Sheedy

10.00 - Paudie Butler Presentation

10.30 - Practical coaching education session with coaches and parents

11.15 - Practical coaching session with kids (Club U10 team members from all clubs)

12.15 - Wrap up and Q&A session with Liam and Paudi

12.30 - Next steps Tweet

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