ULSTER GAA: 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 […]


VOTE: 2023 Mens Football Team of the Year


Voting is now open for the 2023 Mens Football Team of the Year sponsored by Sallys. Support your favourites below. Create your own user feedback survey Please note: 1 vote per ip address. Votes do not determine the final winners but help create awareness of the nominee’s shortlisting. Voting closes at 10am on Monday 22nd […]


2023 Hurling All-Star Team of the Year


CONGRATULATIONS to the 2023 Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars Hurling Team. Our team will be presented with their awards at our Gala Awards Night on Friday 1st March 2024 at the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan. To find out more or to book your tickets contact Alannah/Catherine on 028 822 43444 or email marketing@northwestnewsgroup.com Goalkeeper –   […]


Ulster GAA new year training for club officers


ULSTER GAA, in partnership with National GAA, has launched its 2024 Club Officer Training Programme, which will take place in January 2024. Club Officer Training is for all club volunteers new to their roles or for anyone who wishes to update their knowledge on issues affecting the club officer roles. All training will be online […]


ULSTER GAA: The role of the club secretary


THE main purpose of the club secretary is that of principal administrator for the club. The secretary carries out for delegates all of the administrative duties that enable the club and its members to function effectively. The secretary has a pivotal role within the club, with a close involvement in the running of the club. […]


ULSTER GAA: The role of the club chairperson


A CLUB chairperson has been entrusted with responsibility for ‘leading’ the club. A chairperson’s leadership should encourage participation by all the club volunteers in club decision-making and acknowledge the roles of others. Ideally the chairperson should be someone who has time to put genuine effort into the job, has a clear understanding of the importance […]


ULSTER GAA: The gift of organ donation


DID you know that a wee chat and two minutes of your time can save lives? Ulster GAA has, for many years, been linking with our partners across the island of Ireland to promote organ donation. Organ donation saves lives and improves the lives of many people, but we can still do more. Organ donation […]


ULSTER GAA: Structured giving methods at club level


MANY GAA clubs have put in place planned giving schemes as a core part of their fundraising strategies. These replicate very successful approaches that have been developed at county level, e.g. Club Aontroma; Club Derry and Club Tyrone. The basic principle is very simple: you ask people who have the welfare of the GAA in […]


Sub-committees: The importance of sharing the workload


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 […]