Entries by Rory Noonan

Child Welfare and Safeguarding Webinar

Please find below information from the Child Welfare and Safeguarding Webinar recently presented by Child Welfare and Safeguarding Committee Croke Park. Just a few updates before you read below Compliance with all Child Welfare and Safeguarding is a mandatory legal requirement. This means that all clubs must have a Children’s Officer by law and all […]

Cúl Camp applications close on Friday, March 5

A chara, This is a call to clubs who are considering hosting a Kellogg’s Cúl Camp. Rebel Óg Coaching are seeking expressions of interest from clubs for summer 2021. This must be submitted by Friday, March 5.  National policy of the GAA is that clubs will only get permission to run a camp if the […]

Message to U8 coaches from Cork GDAs

Could you please pass on the link attached to all head coaches working with the U8 age groups and down. We will be sharing specific content for these age groups in the coming weeks whilst in lockdown. Weekly correspondence will be shared with the coaches on various topics such as Online Coaching, preparing to return […]

ONLINE COACHING OF CHILDREN – GOOD PRACTICE GUIDANCE

The temporary postponement of our games, training, and coaching sessions during the Covid pandemic has undoubtedly impacted on many of us and in particular on our underage teams and the children and young people* in our Clubs, i.e. those under 18 yrs. of age, including their families. It is however always gratifying to hear that […]

GAA demographics webinar – Practical advice for clubs and counties

The GAA’s Community Development Committee, Urban and Rural, is holding a webinar next Tuesday, March 2, from 7 to 8.30pm, which will focus on two areas that can have a significant impact on our Clubs and communities: 1) Demographics, 2) The County Development Plan process. The webinar will focus on how Club and County Committees can respond […]

Covid-19 update from GAA president

As you will be aware by now, the Irish Government yesterday published their “Covid 19: Resilience and Recovery 2021” plan. There is no immediate change for sport outlined in the plan and as per our last communication to you, it is clear that no on-field activity will be permitted – even at inter-county level – […]

‘Building stronger clubs – securing our future’

The Munster GAA Club Development Programme is a new and exciting initiative that recognises the pivotal role the club plays in all aspects of the GAA. It is designed to assist and support clubs in developing a structure which empowers volunteers, delivers appropriate coaching inputs, and enhances the club structure to cater adequately for all […]

Online coaching sessions for juvenile teams

Next Monday night at 8pm, we (Rebel Óg coaching) will host an information webinar for club coaches who may be interested in doing online coaching sessions for their juvenile players. It is proving a very popular alternative for lots of clubs around the country as a method of engaging their club players during the lockdown. […]

Cork GAA announce sponsorship deal with Sports Direct

Cork GAA are delighted to announce a five-year sponsorship deal with Sports Direct. This partnership will see Sports Direct support our men’s Senior Football and Hurling teams, as well as Minor and Under 20 teams in both codes. As part of its partnership with Cork GAA, Sports Direct will be providing all panels with personalised access to […]

Rebels’ Bounty update

Please note the following updates in regard to Rebels’ Bounty, further to consultation with clubs. Many thanks to all clubs who are now up and running with significant uptake of online sales. The first draw will now take place on Thursday, March 25th. This will incorporate three monthly draws, for January, February, and March, respectively. Hopefully, […]