Each year the 10th October marks World Mental Health Day. This is an international campaign which aims to raise awareness of the importance of mental health. For 2026, the theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health, and supported by the WHO, is “lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.” The theme emphasises the […]
Running a successful GAA club relies not only on the dedication of players on the field, but also on the commitment of volunteers working tirelessly behind the scenes. Just as teamwork drives performance during matches, it is equally essential off the pitch to ensure the smooth operation, growth and positive reputation of the club. Among […]
PROMOTING Gaelic games, culture and community is a central aim of every GAA club. In today’s busy world, people have an ever-increasing range of activities and interests competing for their time. Effective promotion and communication are therefore essential to attracting new members, engaging existing members and ensuring that the club remains visible and relevant within […]
ULSTER LGFA continues to support the delivery of LGFA’s participation and retention initiatives, with strong engagement from clubs across the province in both the Gaelic4Girls (G4G), sponsored by Glenveagh Homes, and Gaelic4Teens (G4T) programmes. Four clubs successfully delivered the Gaelic4Girls programme, introducing girls aged 7–12 to Ladies Gaelic Football through a fun and welcoming 10-week […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
TÁ CLG Uladh go mór faoi chomaoin ag na clubanna iontacha fud fad an chúige a dhéanann obair iontach ar son na teanga. Táimid eolach ar chuid mhaith den obair seo. Tá go leor oibre ag dul ar aghaidh nach bhfuil i mbéal an phobail, áfach, agus tá sé rí-thábhachtach go dtugtar aird ar na […]
