SPORTS Inspire Awards Programme recognises outstanding youth volunteering in sport and anyone aged 14-24 years old is eligible to participate. Jointly administered by Ulster GAA, Ulster Rugby and the Irish FA, this programme is available to all GAA clubs across the nine counties and provides official recognition of the efforts of young people volunteering in […]
IN the past, GAA clubs mainly communicated with their members through weekly club notes published in local newspapers or parish bulletins. Match results and club news were often shared by word of mouth within the community. While these traditional methods remain important, the way people consume information has changed significantly. The growth of the internet, […]
THE GAA Club Planning Programme provides a structured process for GAA clubs to plan effectively for the future. It encourages community involvement, especially through the Club Planning Workshop, which invites all members to contribute ideas and insights. Phase 1: Getting Started – Clubs begin by submitting an expression of interest form to their county planning […]
A CLUB chairperson has been entrusted with responsibility for “leading” the club. A chairperson’s leadership should encourage participation by all the club volunteers in club decision making and acknowledge the roles of others. Ideally the chairperson should be someone who has time to put genuine effort into the job, has a clear understanding of the […]
YOUNG people are vital to the success of our clubs, schools, counties and province, not just as players but as volunteers as well. Ulster GAA is encouraging young people to get involved in helping out at their club so that they can develop their skills and talents and likewise the GAA can benefit greatly from […]
2024 has seen Ulster GAA reignite their involvement in the Department for Infrastructure Share the Road to Zero campaign. This campaign aligns perfectly with Ulster GAA’s Live to Play road safety awareness campaign. Earlier this year, Ulster GAA representatives met with DfI Minister O’Dowd, along with Armagh’s Rory Grugan, to launch the Share the Road […]
ULSTER GAA’s Disability and Inclusion programmes have become very popular throughout the year. The Ulster wheelchair sports team train weekly at the Mid Ulster Sports Arena. This was a central venue considering the geographical spread of the players. Ulster won the National Wheelchair Hurling League competition this year. The squad participated in tournaments in Omagh, […]
FOR many years, Ulster GAA have partnered with Cancer Focus NI to promote cancer awareness, and in particular, skin cancer awareness through their Care in the Sun campaign. This campaign aims to help us to better understand the importance of taking care in the sun – even here in Ireland. Skin cancers are increasingly common […]
ONE of the fundamental aspects of all GAA clubs is the desire to own the property on which they play their games. For most units this has already happened, while some other clubs are striving and working towards this goal. As all units of the GAA are unincorporated associations and are not able to own […]
ULSTER GAA is encouraging clubs to register their young volunteers for the prestigious Sports Inspire Awards Programme. Sports Inspire Award Programme is administered jointly by Ulster GAA, the Irish Football Association and Ulster Rugby to recognise young volunteers in sport. It has been developed to provide sports clubs with a tool to recruit, retain, support […]
