ONE of the most effective methods of sharing and delegating work in the club is through the appointment of sub-committees. The appointment of sub-committees is a valuable way of involving and interesting a large number of club members in management and policy making by giving them a definite part to play in the life of […]
It’s a decade since Tony McCollum began what grew into GAA for All. On Saturday, over 900 people are expected in Creggan as they host Ulster GAA’s latest Games for All festival. He spoke to Michael McMullan WHEN a heart attack forced Tony McCollum to press the pause button, he left plastering behind him. It […]
GAA for Dads & Lads is a social hurling and football programme for those keen to enjoy Gaelic games outside the traditional competitive structures of the GAA. With a focus on participation, it offers men who previously played hurling or football – or those keen to lace up their boots for the first time – […]
THE Club Compás Programme gives clubs a digital self-assessment tool to review their performance and get direction on how to address any operational shortcomings. Each club receives a bespoke self-assessment report that scores their performance against best practice. This report also gives them advice on ‘what to do next’ and learning resources available to assist. […]
GAA Clubs are increasingly busy and complex places. They do a lot of different work with a lot of different people in a lot of different ways. Sometimes they work in partnership with others and often use other people’s money to help them in their work. Above all, they very largely work with and for […]
ULSTER GAA’s Young Leaders Programme targets outstanding young GAA volunteers from across Ulster’s nine counties. This is an exciting and innovative programme aimed at young GAA members to build their skills and knowledge to help them become Young GAA Leaders. Ulster GAA has opened applications for its prestigious Young Leaders Programme for this year. Young […]
Ulster GAA Young Leaders Programme targets outstanding young GAA volunteers from across Ulster’s nine counties. This is an exciting and innovative programme aimed at young GAA members to build their skills and knowledge to help them become Young GAA Leaders. Ulster GAA has opened applications for its prestigious Young Leaders Programme for this year. Young […]
AFTER another weekend of action across all codes, here is our latest Gaelic Life Team of the Week. Armagh and Donegal left it late in the opening rounds of the All-Ireland Ladies Championship. There were wins for Derry and Armagh in the All-Ireland minor quarter-finals. At club level, we had some fine performances across Ulster. […]
AN important programme within the health and wellbeing arm of the GAA is a club’s response during a time of crisis. The Critical Incident Response Plan (CIRP) although developed by the Community & Health Department of the GAA, is a plan which the Club Executive are responsible for overseeing. This programme was comprehensively reviewed in […]
ALL clubs large and small, urban and rural, are often finding they are spending increasing amounts of money. Many clubs have taken the step of appointing a fundraising unit whose remit is focused on ensuring that the club has a healthy revenue stream that fulfils the financial needs of the club. The fundraising unit should […]
