Ulster GAA: Building a greener future for our clubs and communities

July 26, 2026

GAELIC games have always been about more than sport. GAA clubs are at the heart of communities across Ireland, bringing people together and creating places where future generations can thrive. Through the GAA Green Club Programme, clubs are also playing a leading role in protecting the environment and promoting sustainability at a local level. The […]

ULSTER GAA: Preparing for a funding application

July 5, 2026

BEFORE beginning any funding application, clubs should ensure they have identified a genuine need that aligns with their Club Plan and strategic priorities. The most successful applications are those that clearly demonstrate how the proposed project addresses an identified need within the club and wider community. Clubs should avoid attempting to reshape projects simply to […]

Leading the way in disability and inclusion initiatives

June 28, 2026

ULSTER GAA continues to demonstrate its commitment to disability sport and inclusion through a wide range of programmes and initiatives designed to ensure that Gaelic games are accessible to everyone across the province. The Ulster GAA Wheelchair Sports Team enjoyed another successful year, with players continuing to train regularly at the Mid Ulster Sports Arena […]

ULSTER GAA: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the club roadshow

June 14, 2026

ULSTER GAA, Ulster Ladies Gaelic and Ulster Camogie are coming together to host an ‘Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Club’ roadshow, taking place around each county. Having already ran a successful workshop in Armagh, we look ahead to the remaining counties in the time ahead until the end of October. The workshop will explore […]

Ulster GAA: Our commitment to ‘games for all’

June 7, 2026

THE GAA would not exist without the communities we represent and serve. Every club in the Association already supports the development of its communities in a broad variety of ways, whether that’s offering young people the chance to better themselves through sport or by supporting local charities through fundraising events and functions. Supporting the engagement […]

Ulster GAA advice: Clubs taking action off the pitch

May 13, 2026

THE Sporting Nature Project continues to grow as a leading example of how sport can drive meaningful environmental change at a community level. Now in its second year, the initiative has built strong momentum, engaging 32 clubs, each of which has developed its own tailored Biodiversity Action Plan. These plans reflect the unique needs, landscapes, […]

ULSTER GAA: Your club’s defibrillator responsibilities

May 3, 2026

MANY GAA clubs in Ulster have put in place a piece of equipment which could help save lives. The equipment is an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), a portable device that checks the heart rhythm. If needed, it can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm. AEDs are used […]

Ulster GAA column: The GAA’s code of behaviour

March 15, 2026

THE ‘Code’ (GAA Child Safeguarding Policy) is a policy document developed and agreed by the Gaelic Athletic Association, the Camogie Association, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, GAA Handball Ireland and the Rounders Council of Ireland to assist all units of the Associations to create and maintain an enjoyable and the safest possible environment in which […]

ULSTER GAA: The role of the club registrar in the GAA

March 7, 2026

WITHIN the GAA, the club registrar plays a vital governance and administrative role, ensuring that the club operates in line with official rules and that all members are properly registered and insured. At the heart of the role is membership management. The registrar oversees the registration of all players, coaches and non-playing members through Foireann, […]