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. […]
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 […]
