THE GAA relies heavily on the time and commitment freely given by our volunteers and without this, the opportunities for children and young people to participate in sport may not exist. In order to make these opportunities a positive experience for all, it is vital that all those taking responsibility for young people within the […]
ULSTER GAA, in conjunction with the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU), are calling on all units of the Association to take part in Anti-Bullying Week between Monday 11th – Friday 15th November 2024. This year’s theme for the campaign is ‘Choose Respect.’ We want our underage players to benefit from and participate in our […]
EQUALITY, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are integral to what the GAA is all about. Being truly inclusive is living out our motto “Where we all belong.” Inclusion ensures that everyone has a place in our community and real inclusion will be reflective of diversity in society. While we remain true to our Gaelic ethos and […]
THE financial statements are a vital document for the efficient and transparent operation of any GAA club. They provide the club members and other stakeholders with key information including: – Income and expense for the year. – Amounts held in the bank. – Amounts owed to suppliers. Advertisement – Value of club assets. – Size […]
MANY people not involved in teaching don’t appreciate the stress and strains the profession can bring, but let me assure you, teaching is a wonderful profession, particularly PE teacher where every day brings a different challenge. All teachers are good teachers but one of the best teachers of all time and an inspiration of mine […]
WORLD Mental Health Day takes place on October 10th each year. Good mental health is vital to our overall health and well-being. Yet one in eight people globally are living with mental health conditions, which can impact their physical health, their well-being, how they connect with others and their livelihoods. One in four people in […]
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. […]
