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 […]
ULSTER GAA ADVICE: Disability and inclusion programmes going from strength to strength
June 30, 2024
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, […]
Where we all belong: Rolling Gaelic Games out to everyone
June 7, 2024
Donegal’s Tanya Roberts Browne was appointed to lead up the GAA for All Workgroup earlier this year by new President Jarlath Burns. She tells Michael McMullan of her background in GAA, opening the door to everyone in Downings and plans for her new role IF you need something done, ask someone who is busy. That’s what they […]
Oakleaf Lions: A caring club for all
October 2, 2023
Tammy Cartin sends three of her children to the Oakleaf Lions, a GAA for All club based in Derry. She tells Michael McMullan their story of progress. IT’S Thursday afternoon. Tammy Cartin’s phone rings. She answers. As a mother of five, that time between school and dinner time vanished in a blink. Last Thursday had […]
ULSTER GAA: Check out UIster GAA’s innovative Club ‘HERO’ Programme
February 19, 2023
ULSTER GAA has continued to engage in various Disability and Inclusion programmes throughout the province. The Ulster Wheelchair Sports Team trained regularly at the Mid Ulster Sports Arena as this was a central venue considering the geographical spread of the players. The National Wheelchair Hurling League Competition recommenced this year after a two year break […]
GAA For All blossoming in Crossmaglen
September 2, 2022
By Shaun Casey THE GAA is for everybody, and Crossmaglen have joined the growing list of clubs that offer a weekly GAA For All programme to children, of all ages, with special needs. During her time in Australia, Crossmaglen native Sarah Cairns built up the experience of helping those with additional needs and on her […]