Cumann Lúthchleas Gael is Ireland’s leading sporting and cultural organisation with membership
approaching one million people and in excess of 500,000 playing participants at all levels. Inspired by
its amateur status and supported by the voluntary efforts of all its members, the GAA devotes its
entire resourcesto the development of Gaelic Games and Culture nationally and in local communities.
The GAA, in conjunction with Connacht GAA and Leitrim GAA, are now welcoming applications for the
role of GAA Games Development Coordinator in County Leitrim.

Role Summary
The role holder will be responsible for the delivery of GAA games development policy and related
programmes as contained in the county coaching and games development plan in local clubs and
schools (Primary and Post Primary) within a geographic area of a county. The role will also focus on
establishing self-sufficient and sustainable clubs by building capacity and capability within the
volunteer structure to deliver a games development programme.
A key target associated with the role will be the growth and retention of coach and player
participation.
The role holder shall be required to work 39 hours per week, which will include weekends and
evenings when required, and the hours may vary depending on seasonal changes.

Principle Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

Operations
• Oversee the timely implementation of Association policies, strategies and programmes
relating to coaching and games development within a region of a county;
• Manage key relations with clubs and schools to support growth and engagement across all
Gaelic Games working closely with Camogie, LGFA, Handball and Rounders within a region of
the county.

People Management
• Coordinate and supervise other county personnel e.g., Participation Officers as required to
include responsibility for supporting the formulation of weekly/monthly work programmes
with the County Head of Games;
• Liaise with and support a team of Coach Developers in the County to deliver coach and referee
development;
• Coordinate the recruitment, training and deployment of Cúl Camp and Club-School Link
coaches within a region of the county.

Leadership
• Assist the County Head of Games, County Coaching and Games Committee and key County
Officers with the development and implementation of the County Games Development
Strategy in the county and associated multi-annual plan;
• Ensure the effective use of GAA coaching and games development IT Systems;
• Ensure programmes are delivered in line with national games development policy;
• Coordinate the delivery of programmes in areas of potential growth and develop strategies to
increase engagement in Gaelic Games and specific codes.

Club Support
• Coordinate the delivery of a club support programme in clubs to achieve the GAA’s goal of
creating self-sufficiency and sustainability by building capacity and capability (Club Compass)
• Liaise, support and provide on-going training and development opportunities to Club
Coaching Officers;
• With the Club Coaching and Children’s Officer ensure all coaches and volunteers meet the
required coaching, vetting and safeguarding requirements;
• Assist clubs with the development of player pathways and lead the coordination of
participation and retention programmes in the region to help transition as many players and
as possible through child, youth and adult stages of the pathway to include coordination and
delivery of:
o Club Nursery Programme
o Intra and inter-Club Go Games
o Camps
o Intra and Inter-Club Super Games
o Diversity and Inclusion Programmes
o Intra and Inter-Club Recreational Games for youths and adults
• Assist clubs with the development of coach and referee pathways and coordinate and lead
the provision of volunteer, coach and referee education in the region;
• Coordinate and lead the provision of learning opportunities to club volunteers, club coaches,
referees and teachers required to assist the delivery of games development programmes.

Schools Support
• Coordinate the delivery of the GAA 5 STAR Programme in primary schools introducing and
engaging children in all Gaelic Games;
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of participation and retention programmes in primary
and post-primary schools to include:
o Intra and inter-school Go Games
o Intra and Inter-school Super Games
o Diversity and Inclusion Programmes
• Assist with the delivery of Transition Year and GAA Future Leaders Programme;
• Coordinate and provide on going training and support to a network of Club School Link
Coaches.

Talent Academy/Player Development Support
• Support the County Head of Games in identification of players and coaches to participate in
the county talent academy programme;
• Coordinate and organise as required regional/divisional games activities to support the
programme;
• Guide and support clubs and schools on the delivery of player development supports
ensuring coherence with talent academy programme;.

Stakeholder Management
• Work closely with the relevant Coaching and Games Development Committees at County level
• Work effectively with all key stakeholders (National GAA, Province, County, Clubs, Schools,
Third Level, etc) to grow participation and increase retention rates including LGFA, Camogie,
GAA Handball and Rounders.

Other
• It is a natural function of the role that the role holder is required to work and attend evening
and weekend meetings/activities in line with business needs and undertake any other such
projects or duties as deemed appropriate by their manager;
• The role holder may be responsible for fulfilling a lead programme function within the county
games development operation.

Essential Criteria:
• At least 3-5 years’ experience of working in the GAA or similar sporting organisation (Voluntary
or Professional Capacity);
• Minimum Award 1 GAA Coaching Qualification;
• Appropriate third level qualification (Level 7 NFQ);
• Clear and detailed knowledge and experience of the GAA’s coaching schemes and initiatives;
• Excellent administrative and IT skills with a strong working knowledge of IT related packages
and systems;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong ability to work in high-pressure situations;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written);
• Demonstrably excellent leadership skills and influencing ability;
• Excellent ability to manage people/resources and build and sustain good team relationships
and manage conflict;
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills;
• Excellent negotiation skills;
• Strong organisational skills and demonstrable ability to effectively manage multiple projects
and priorities; hands-on approach to getting things done;
• Ability to clearly present goals and direction.

Desirable Criteria:
• Experience in managing/supervising staff;
• GAA Tutor/Coach Developer qualification;
• Third level sports science qualification;
• Strong coach education experience.

Other Requirements:
• Own car with a full clean driving license;
• Have completed the GAA Child Protection in Sport Awareness/Safeguarding 1
programme;
• Ability to work and attend evening and weekend meetings/activities in addition to
normal day to day activities.

Please note this role is subject to Garda Vetting.
Candidates interested in the above role should apply by submitting an up to date cover letter and
Curriculum Vitae to jobapplications@gaa.ie using reference #Leitrim021123 on or before 3pm, Thursday 16th November 2023.

The GAA is an equal opportunities employer.

The Link Will Be Live For Two Weeks.

https://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/administration/employment-opportunities

The GAA has invited expressions of interest from GAA Clubs to be part of Tráth na gCeist Gaeilge CLG 2023-2024. 
 
Clubs with an interest are requested to advise Jamie Ó Tuama by sending an email to jamie.otuama@gaa.ie by the deadline date of Friday, November 3rd.
Related details can be found at the link below.
Ó chlé – Máistir na gCeisteanna, Tomás Ó Muirí, foireann bhuacach 2023 – CLG Bharr na Cúille, Aidan agus Paul Dockery, Pauric agus Gerard Reilly, Cathaoirleach Choiste Náisiúnta Gaeilge CLG, Gráinne McElwain

Tionól Gaeilge Liatroma 2023

Táimid ag tabhairt cuireadh do bhaill Chumann Lúthchleas Gael gur spéis leo an Ghaeilge teacht go dtí Tionól Gaeilge Liatroma ar an Aoine 27 Deireadh Fómhair sa chlubtheach CLG Ghaeil na hAilne i nDroim Seanbhó. Cur chun cinn na Gaeilge sa chontae a bheidh á phlé. Ag tosú ag 7.00. Ba mhaith linn más féidir leat bheith ann ar an oíche. Eolas ó Seán Ó Súilleabháin 087 6821566

Tionól Gaeilge Liatroma Postaer 2023

Connacht GAA have again reiterated their commitment to the ongoing educational development of its players and members by announcing details of the 2023/2024 Connacht GAA Student Bursary scheme. Connacht GAA will award bursaries of €750 to students attending Higher Education colleges.

 

The scheme, which is now in its fourteenth year, will be open to members of the Association who are attending a full-time Higher Education course and who are active participants in their Higher Education club. Students who hold other GAA-related or a college scholarship/bursary will not be eligible to apply. Connacht GAA welcomes applications from those students in our province, (Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon & Sligo), regardless whether their attendance is at a college inside or outside of Connacht”. Recipients will again be selected based on a range of criteria, including their playing, coaching or administrative commitments to the GAA. A number of awards in each province will be reserved for those excelling in the areas of coaching and administration within the College GAA Club.

 

Each bursary granted will be for €750 and payment will be made in two instalments of €375. Further information and application forms for this year’s scheme are currently available to download from www.connachtgaa.ie

 

Senior Inter-county players who were on their County’s Senior Panel in 2023 should apply for Bursaries via the Gaelic Players Association; further information at www.gaelicplayers.com.

All Applications (Connacht GAA Higher Education Bursary Application Form 2023) to be forwarded to;

Student Bursary Application,

Connacht GAA Centre,

Cloonacurry,

Bekan,

Claremorris

Co. Mayo www.connachtgaa.ie

Phone: 094)9630335 Email: reception.connacht@gaa.ie

 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 17th November 2023

(no applications will be accepted beyond this date).

Connacht GAA Higher Education Bursary Application Form 2023-24

 

 

Leitrim GAA, at its Management Committee meeting tonight, approved the appointment of Mickey Graham to its Senior Team Management. The Cavan native will replace Mike Solan as Assistant Manager to Andy Moran for the 2024 campaign. Leitrim GAA is delighted to welcome Mickey aboard and we look forward to his contribution to the football management team.

The other additions to the management team for 2024 are Mayo native Darragh Finn as lead Strength and Conditioning Coach, Martin Garvey, and also a Mayo native as Team Doctor.

Leitrim GAA would like to acknowledge and thank former Assistant Manager Mike Solan, former S & C Coach Daithi McCabe, and former Team Doctor Alan Loftus,  for the excellence of their contributions over the past two years to the Management Team. Leitrim GAA, and wish them the very best in the future.

The 2023 Connacht GAA Play & Stay days took place in Croke park on Monday and Tuesday last. Six clubs from Leitrim took part, Allen Gaels, Aughnasheelin, Garadice Gaels, Glencar Manorhamilton, Glenfarne and St. Mary’s. We hope that all the players, coaches and family members had a very enjoyable day. A word of thanks to Connacht GAA for organising the event, to the staff in Croke park and to Leitrim GAA GDA’s Cormac Haslam and James Mitchell for helping with the running of the games on both days. Well done everyone.
@ConnachtGAA, @officialgaa, @leitrimGAA, @allengaels, @aughnasheelinGC, @AughawillanGAA, @DrumreillyG, @glenfarnekilty, @ManorGaa, @MarysKiltoghert.
 

Wednesday, July 20th 2023, may prove to be a significant milestone in the more recent history of Leitrim Gaelic Games activities as Carrick Camogie Club played its first-ever match. A group of Under 12 Girls drawn together from the catchment area of Carrick Hurling Club have been practicing the skills of the game recently and this evening they played their first match, a challenge game with Boyle Camogie, The game was hosted at the excellent facilities of Carrick RFC and it was a most enjoyable evening for all the girls and indeed their coaches and parents. After a close encounter, in the true tradition of many underage challenge games, the result may have been a draw, but the real accomplishment and result was succeeding in fielding a team for the first time ever.

Onwards and upwards for this group of players and hopefully it’s the start of something that will flourish! Well done all!

Carrick Camogie Club Under 12s

 

Carrick and Boyle U12 Camogie Teams

It has been a roller coaster 28 years for Séamus and Caitríona Clarke at JP Clarke’s Saloon, Yonkers, New York, but the curtain has finally come down as Séamus and Caitríona have now retired from the business. A well-known hostelry for many Irish who have either visited New York, or have chosen the area to be their home over the best part of three decades, JP Calrke’s never failed in its efforts to extend a Céad Míle Failte to all comers.

Those of us associated with Leitrim GAA will have many fond memories of visits there over five trips to Gaelic Park to face New York in the Connacht SFC since 2003 and we were most diligently cared for on these visits, never wanting for anything. It was indeed appropriate that on our most recent trip in April, the team proudly wore the JP Clarke, New York, jerseys as Seamus and Caitríona’s five-year sponsorship deal edged towards its conclusion.

We wish to thank Séamus, Caitríona and staff for all their combined generosity and kindness shown towards us over the years and we wish them the very best in the next chapter of their lives.

Seamus and Caitríona Clarke and staff celebrating 28 years in business and retirement. 

NUACHT RÁITEAS | MEDIA RELEASE

6ú Iúil, 2023

 

GAA and GPA collaborate for a campaign to tackle online abuse of players, referees, managers and officials

 

The Gaelic Athletic Association and the Gaelic Players’ Association have today launched a major new campaign that seeks to target and tackle the online social media abuse of players, referees, managers and officials.

The ‘In their Boots’ campaign is a series of specially commissioned videos which over the coming weeks will heighten awareness around the damage caused by vitriolic targeting and abuse of players, referees, managers and officials online in an effort to create a better online sideline.

Uachtarán CLG Larry McCarthy said: “As members of the GAA it is up to us to insist on the type of culture that we want to exist, and the Association is adamant that it is one where respect is paramount.

“This campaign, produced in collaboration with the GPA, is a critically important initiative that targets the culture of online abuse and the use of social media to attack players, coaches, referees and officials.

“The campaign asks people who are trigger-happy to spew bile online to stop and think and put themselves in the boots of those they are looking to castigate. Our supporters are passionate and our games feed on that passion, but that passion must exist in a way that does not accept a culture where that is an excuse to target and abuse people on or offline.”

Tom Parsons, CEO of the GPA said: “Inter-county players know that criticism comes with the territory of playing the game at the highest level.  Criticism is part and parcel of the debates and conversations that are had the length and breadth of the country.  However, it is when criticism veers into abuse that we must draw a line.

“Social media and the online world can be a positive way of communicating and staying in touch but unfortunately, there are those who want to hijack it and use it to say things they would be very unlikely to say face to face.  This campaign asks supporters of our games to turn your back on those who share abuse and instead to be real supporters.  Real supporters get behind their teams in good times and bad.

“Let’s show other parts of our society how, in Gaelic games, we can critique, debate and even argue without getting drawn into personal attacks and abuse.”

Niamh Boyle, GAA Digital Manager, added: “We live in a digital world where so many people interact online, and it is a place of possibility. But it can be undermined and become detrimental when it is a place that is hijacked by those looking to target individuals after matches. It doesn’t stay on the pitch, it goes beyond the final whistle, coming home to families and friends. This is an issue that goes against what we hold dear in the GAA and sport. For referees, coaches, volunteers, and amateur players the vitriol that can be directed at them after matches is simply unacceptable and this campaign is about tackling that culture.

“The true value of our games is in the people involved and the culture around it, and this behaviour would not be accepted in the GAA community offline so it should not be tolerated online.”

Tommy Doyle, GPA Digital Media Manager added: “As part of my masters in digital marketing I looked at the whole area of online abuse of inter-county players.  Through this work and as a current player I know the negative impact it can have.  It was from here that this project emerged.  I am delighted to see it come to fruition and want to say thank you to Niamh Boyle and the team at the GAA for their partnership.

“I would encourage all of us in the Gaelic games’ community and more generally in Irish society to consider the language we use online and the material we share. “

In his address to Seanad Éireann last April, Uachtarán McCarthy sought the assistance of politicians and requested that they consider legislation that will make it harder for a culture of online abuse and the ability of individuals to anonymously wage personal attacks online to be permitted.

The GPA has proactively provided social media guidelines to players in recent years, encouraging positive online behaviour.  As role models, players know what they say and do has an impact far beyond just themselves.

 

The GAA/GPA ‘In their Boots’ campaign can be found on the Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts of both bodies.

The content for the campaign was produced by the Fifty-Three Six Sports Marketing Agency.

 

 

 

For further information, contact:

 

Alan Milton, GAA Director of Communications: alan.milton@gaa.ie  

 

Kieran McSweeney, GPA Head of Communications: kieran@gaelicplayers.com

 

Due to constant rain fall all day, we have been left with no alternative but to postpone our U12 Super Games Blitz scheduled to take place this evening in the Leitrim Centre.
We will re-schedule for next Thursday evening July 13th. Details will be sent out early next week.
LEITRIM 4-21   CARLOW 2-10
Leitrim maintained their 100% record in the Humphrey Kellegher Cup with facile victory at a sunny Carlow Training Centre yesterday. Leitrim led from pillar to post and their victory was never in doubt. After an initial period of pressure, Carlow converted from a placed ball to take an early lead but that was as good as it got for the Barrowsiders.
Leitrim kicked into gear over the next few minutes with early points from Conor Reynolds and Jack Attard to lead on 4 minutes. After a missed goal chance, Leitrim made amends very quickly over the next 5 minutes as they finished off 3 wonderful moves with goals through Jack Prior, Thomas Gunn and Ronan Fox. Carlow responded with another placed ball to leave Leitrim 9 points to the good after 15 minutes. The remainder of the opening period saw Leitrim tag on 6 more points through Sean Gaffney(2), Jack Attard(2), Conor Reynolds and Ronan Fox while Carlow added 3 of their own to leave the half-time score Leirim 3-8 Carlow 0-5.
Leitrim continued the 2nd half in much the same vane as the 1st. Senan McGowan, Jack Moolick and Sean Gaffney(2) stretched Leitrim’s lead before Carlow added 2 points of their own. Carlow then got through for their first goal but this was quickly cancelled out as Leitrim added points through Jack Prior, Jack Attard(2) and Senan McGowan.
Carlow got in for a 2nd goal in the 46th minute but again Leitrim responded with a wonderful 50-yard run by Jack Moolick that culminated in a clinical finish to the back of the Carlow net by the big midfielder. As the game reached an inevitable conclusion, 7 points were exchanged between the sides as Jack Attard, Conor Reynolds, Sean Gaffney and Jack Prior rounded off the scoring for a 2nd comprehensive victory in the Humphrey Kellegher Cup. With games to come against Fermanagh and Clare, Leitrim know one win may well be enough to propel them into the semi-final.
LEITRIM: Scott Kerr; John McGarry; Ronan Connolly; Charlie Slevin; Ultan McNulty; Rian Costello; Cillian McWeeney; Jack Moolick(1-1); Thomas Gunn(1-0); Gearoid Curley; Ronan Fox(1-1); Conor Reynolds(0-3); Sean Gaffney(0-6); Jack Prior(1-2); Jack Attard(0-6). Subs: Rhionn Gallagher; Senan McGowan(0-2); Shane Mayock
LEITRIM 6-18   LONGFORD 1-9
Leitrim U16s qualified for the Fr. Manning Cup semi-finals in some style with a comprehensive victory over a hitherto unbeaten Longford outfit. Aided by a number of returning U17 county players, Leitrim roared into action, blitzing Longford in the first quarter as they scored 2-6 without reply.
Leitrim attacked Longford from the throw-in and early points inside the first 3 minutes from Ruairi O’Rourke and Senan Bohan were quickly followed by goals from Gavin Gallagher and Kyle Russell within the following 3 minutes.  Leitrim then added 4 more points through Senan Bohan, Ruairi O’Rourke(2) and Sean Carolan Morris to round out the first quarter. Longford got their opening score of the game on 25 minutes and this was sandwiched between 4 further Leitrim scores from Sean Carolan Morris(a 45), Ruairi O’Rourke, Jack Kelly and Senan Bohan. This left the half-time score Leirim 2-10 and Longford 0-1.
Leitrim introduced a number of subs in the 2nd half but there was to be no comeback for Longford. Again Leitrim opened the half in whirlwind fashion adding 2-5 inside the first 15 minutes with 2 solitary replies from Longford. The Leitrim points came from Joey McBrien, Jack Kelly(2) and Ruairi O’Rourke(2) with Senan Bohan and Ruairi O’Rourke adding the goals. The final quarter proved to be Longford’s most productive as they added 1-6 to their tally. But not to be outdone Leitrim rounded off their scoring with a further 2-3 of their own with goals from Joey McBrien and Ruairi O’Rourke. Jack Kelly, Oisin Conlon and Ruairi O’Rourke added the last points of Leitrim’s total for an impressive win.
Leitrim will be buoyed by the fact that their squad has shown great depth in topping the group, at times playing games without a number of their U17 players. They will also realise that there will be tougher games ahead but the focus, for now, turns to preparing for a Fr. Manning Cup semi-final.
LEITRIM: Josh Sheridan; Oran Foley; Killian Mulvey; Luke Farrell; Peter Moran; Kyle Russell(1-0); Bailey McBride; Luke Fitzsimons; Cormac Moran; Gavin Gallagher(1-0); Senan Bohan(1-2); Sean Carolan Morris(0-2); Joey McBrien(1-1); Jack Kelly(0-4); Ruairi O’Rourke(2-8); Subs: Oisin Conlon(0-1); James Hughes; Tadhg Regan; Bobby Hanrahan; Aodh Gavin; Kevin Faughnan; Daire Shannon; Ben Harte.