The club borrowing process


THE Comhairle Uladh borrowing process is the process by which units of the Association seek the permission of the relevant body to borrow funds for capital development from financial institutions. This process is required to ensure all units adhere to the rules of the Association when the unit borrows money either from a bank or […]


ULSTER GAA ADVICE: Club officers to start 2023 with role specific training


ULSTER GAA has announced details for 2023 Club Officer Training set to take place in January for volunteers who are new to their roles as club officers. This training is a must for all new club officers as it will provide essential information and role specific advice for the year ahead. Role specific training workshops […]


Dates and venues confirmed for 2023 McKenna Cup


ULSTER GAA has revealed the full fixtures itinerary for the 2023 McKenna Cup, which is set to commence on Wednesday, January 4. Defending champions Monaghan begin their campaign on that evening against Down, with both teams under new management for the coming season. Each county will pay two group stage games, with the semi finals […]


The groups for the 2023 Dr McKenna Cup have been drawn


THE 2023 Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup draw was made on Tuesday night in Cookstown’s Glenavon Hotel. Champions Monaghan, under new manager Vinny Corey are grouped with last year’s runners up Donegal and Down who have Paddy Carr and Conor Laverty respectively in charge for the first time. Ulster champions Derry will face neighbours […]


ULSTER GAA: The value of Healthy Club Officers


HEALTHY Club Officers and Health & Wellbeing Committees continue to perform an invaluable role in GAA clubs across the globe. How fantastic it is that people from all walks of life across the world are benefitting from the formal health and wellbeing activity that has been organised by their GAA club? Of course, we benefit […]


STEVEN POACHER: Practical sessions can really re-ignite that coaching passion


I RECENTLY travelled to Jordanstown for the annual Ulster Coaching Conference. A brilliant collage of coaches and speakers were assembled by Ulster GAA and provided the patrons with a wonderful action-packed day of learning. One of the biggest attractions – and a massive improvement – in the Ulster Conference is the huge variety of practical […]


Limavady deliver first title


By Michael McMullan THE boys of Limavady Cúchullains were the first Ulster winners of the All-Britain Competition, as part of their involvement in Ulster GAA’s Cúchulainn initiative. They travelled with the girls of Lisburn and came home with the cup after a successful weekend on and off the pitch. The Cúchulainn Initiative involves schools from […]


Ulster GAA partner with Anthony Nolan charity for stem cell research


ULSTER GAA hosted a Staff Health Day at the Tyrone GAA Centre of Excellence in Garvaghy last week where they welcomed the charity Anthony Nolan as the key address. The Anthony Nolan charity makes lifesaving connections between patients and strangers ready to donate their stem cells. Stem cell and bone marrow donations are so vitally […]


ULSTER GAA: Creating hope through action


WORLD Mental Health Day takes place on October 10, which follows-on from World Suicide Prevention Day which took place on September 10. The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Creating Hope Through Action.’ Clubs, counties and individuals are encouraged to engage with the campaign by visiting the links below for more information, resources and ideas […]


GAA clubs urged to get involved in Organ Donation Week


ORGAN Donation Week takes place from Monday 19th to Sunday, 25th September. The theme this year is Go pink for Organ Donation Week. The idea is that people are asked to go pink for the week! Whether you bake a pink cake, wear pink socks, paint a pink unicorn or drink a pink drink, NHS […]