All-Ireland Club Ladies Football and Camogie Finals

Exiting weekend ahead on the club scene, with four Galway Ladies Clubs lining out in Croke Park in their respective Club All-Ireland Finals.

Galway GAA wishes Annaghdown LGFA, Kilkerrin-Clonberne LGFA, Ahascragh Caltra Camogie and Sarsfields Camogie every success at the weekend in their finals!

Intermediate: Annaghdown (Galway) v Bennekerry/Tinryland (Carlow); Croke Park, 3pm – Live on TG4 – Click here for tickets

Annaghdown LGFA Fundraiser: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/AnnaghdownlgfaQF

Watch Live on Spórt TG4

Senior: Kilkerrin-Clonberne (Galway) v Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin); Croke Park, 5pm – Live on TG4 – Click here for tickets

Kilkerrin-Clonberne LGFA Fundraiser:
For online transfer  –
IBAN: IE51BOFI90385942931452
Or contact their Club treasurer – Dona Miskell – 0879879851.
Watch Live on Spórt TG4

 

Intermediate Final: Ahascragh Caltra vs Clanmaurice | Sunday 15th December | 2pm | Croke Park

Buy Match Tickets – https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/buy/24CP1512

Watch Live on RTE Player

Ahascragh Caltra Camogie Fundraiser: https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/ItaMurray

Sarsfields vs Truagh-Clonlara | Sunday 15th December | 4.15pm | Croke Park

Tickets – https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/buy/24CP1512

 Live on RTE2 and RTE Player

Sarsfields Camogie Fundraiser : https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/SarsfieldsCamogieClub1

Revised Connacht GAA Scór na nÓg Final 2024

We would like to wish all of our Galway competitors the very best of luck in the Connacht Final in on Saturday, 14th December, in St John’s Community Centre, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon.

Hopefully there’ll be Connacht titles heading back to the county –  Gaillimh Abú!

Please note this is all ticket event, tickets can only be purchased through the below link. All tickets purchased for the original event are still valid.

You can purchase tickets for the Final here: https://www.universe.com/events/connacht-scor-na-nog-finals-tickets-T75C0K

Competition begins with Tráth na gCeist  at 12.30pm & Onstage acts at 2pm

Figure Dancing: Corofin – Seán Tyrrell, Anna Lynch, Sophie Silke, Sophia Dasilva,
Dylan Comer, Katie Kennedy, Meadbh Tyrell and Niamh McDonagh

 

Quiz: St Thomas’– Hiúdaí Mulkerrins, Sam Hughes, Maye Mulkerrins, Aengus Mulkerrins.

 

Set Dancing – Abbeyknockmoy
Hannah Walsh, Jack Gildea, Ruairi Concannon, Sean McDermott, Emmet Dooley, Ava Loughnane, Ben McNama, Daisy Nolan and Harry Mullins.

 

Instrumental Music – Claregalway
Emily Feery Quinn, Erin Finnerty, Fionn Herwood, Ashlynn O Sullivan, Orna McCormack.

 

 

Ballad Group – Pádraig Pearses
Aideen Anderson, Saoirse Hogan,  Lucy Grady, Darragh Anderson, and Faye Ryan.

 

Recitation – Pádraig Pearses
Kealan Murray

 

Solo Singing – Cortoon
Cian Corbett

Club Officer Training 2024/2025

The GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association are pleased to confirm the next phase of Club Officer training scheduled for the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025.

The Planning and Training Committee has worked closely with the Provincial Councils, County Committees, LGFA and Camogie Association to make a range of training opportunities available to both new and existing Club Officers. As part of our efforts to acknowledge the contributions volunteers make to our Associations, we will be introducing a scheme in 2025 that recognises active volunteers by providing meaningful and beneficial rewards. While some details are still being confirmed we do know that recent engagement with Club Officer training is one metric that will be used to determine a volunteers level of activity. This means that volunteers completing Club Leadership Development Programme modules in 2024 and 2025 stand to benefit beyond the valuable skill and knowledge development gained from completing modules.

Here is a summary of what’s available:

1. Role Induction Webinars

Each GAA Provincial Council will lead the delivery of online role-induction training for Chairpersons, Secretaries, Treasurers, PROs and Coaching Officers on the following dates:

· 7 January – Ulster

· 8 January – Connacht

· 15 January – Leinster

· 16 January – Munster

Some GAA Provinces will also provide webinars for other roles, so please refer to the events calendar for more information: https://learning.gaa.ie/club_leadership

 

2. Club Governance

In-person governance workshops will be held in each County next February, giving Club Officers an opportunity to meet, share experiences, and improve their understanding of essential governance

tasks for 2025. This training will be offered both in person and as an eLearning module for those who prefer online learning. Registration opens in December.

 

3. Volunteer Management

We are pleased to introduce the first accredited volunteer management course specifically for Club Officers, developed in partnership with SETU Carlow. This micro-credential course will strengthen volunteer management and succession planning skills, and formally acknowledge the dedication of volunteers to their personal development. Applications open in December.

 

4. IT Systems

Webinars and tutorial videos on the Foireann system and Microsoft 365 Apps (including OneDrive, Forms, and Planner) are being developed to support digital proficiency among Club Officers. You can sign-up today for the Foireann webinars via the calendar, while the tutorial videos will be ready in the New Year: Visit – https://learning.gaa.ie/club_leadership

 

5. Topical Modules

Additional training sessions will be organised based on requests from GAA County Planning and Training Officers. Upcoming modules include:

Module Dates

Essential Data Protection 27 November and 4 December

Recruitment to Retention: Optimising Volunteer

Efforts in Your Club 11 December, 30 January and 27 February

Irish Language and Culture Officer 7 and 8 January

Creating a Safe Club 13, 20, 27 January and 3 February

Healthy Club Officer Training 5 February

Player Welfare 6 February

Critical Incident Response Training 19 March

 

6. Digital Archives

An extensive library of recorded webinars on topics such as Club Planning, Club AGMs, the Corporate Trustee and more is available to support ongoing learning. Access these resources here: https://learning.gaa.ie/search/all?keys=&f%5B0%5D=category%3A3552&f%5B1%5D=content_type%3Apodcast&f%5B2%5D=content_type%3Awebinar

For any queries, please contact officertraining@gaa.ie

 

The LGFA will also be rolling out specific training to their units under their Club Leadership Development training. This includes:

1. LGFA Club Leadership Webinars

Full details of the winter webinar series with topics for all officers is available at https://ladiesgaelic.ie/learn/upcoming-webinars/

 

2. LGFA Administrator Pathway

The LGFA Administrator Pathway is a self-led development initiative aimed at supporting volunteer administrators at their level enabling them to receive support at a time when they need it, and specific to their role. There are role specific webinars for each officer to support them in their role currently or for future officers thinking of taking up a position. Full details are available at https://ladiesgaelic.ie/learn/lgfa-administrator-pathway/

 

3. Digital Archives

An extensive library of recorded LGFA webinars on topics such as Club Planning, Club AGMs, and volunteer recruitment are available at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaRae0nf71-2BzMIaDSrEe3AnhXtQBkMs&si=KkjaLO8MGM514uXQ.

For any queries in relation to the LGFA training events, please contact niall.mulrine@lgfa.ie

Sustainability Information Events for Galway GAA Clubs

Galway GAA are hosting 3 Sustainability Information events in the below locations:

19th Nov – Connemara Coast Hotel

20th Nov – Loughrea Hotel and Spa

21st Nov – Claregalway Hotel

Time: 8.00pm (each evening)

Pinergy estimate that they can help the Connacht GAA community save up to €2 million on energy costs over the next five years.
We are encouraging all Connacht GAA clubs and county boards to sign up for a free energy consultation to explore how they can benefit from this partnership.
We would encourage at least one if not two of your club members to attend.
In attendance will be key expert partners like Pinergy, Futurefit, SEAI, Mywaste and local Climate Action Officers.

Fixture and Match Ticket Information

Brooks Senior Hurling Championship Final Cappataggle V Loughrea
1.45pm Sunday 10th November 2024 in Kenny Park
Adult online tickets €20 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €25
Student/OAP’s online ticket €15 – Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €20 – Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge.  Please note that there is no facility to pay by cash at the gate at this game

 

Ask Acorn Junior 1 Hurling Championship Final An Spidéal V Ballinasloe
 1:45pm Saturday 9th November 2024 in Gort
Adult online tickets €12 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €15
Student/OAP’s online ticket €10- Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €12 – Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge.  Please note that there is no facility to pay by cash at the gate at this game.
Peter Curran Electrical Intermediate Football Championship Final Caltra V St Michael’s
 1.45pm Saturday 9th November 2024 in Tuam Stadium
Adult online tickets €15 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €18
Student/OAP’s online ticket €12 – Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €15 – Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge.  Please note that there is no facility to pay by cash at the gate at this game.
OCC Construction Primary Junior Football Championship Final An Cheathrú Rua V Salthill Knocknacarra
2pm Saturday 9th November 2024 in An Spidéal .
Adult online tickets €12 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €15
Student/OAP’s online ticket €10 – Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €12 – Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge.  Please note that there is no facility to pay by cash at the gate at this game.
 

Club Football and Hurling Fixture Info

Weekend Club Hurling and Football Championship Fixtures and Match Ticket Information.
Buy Tickets online or in selected Supervalu and Centra stores, listed below.
HURLING FIXTURES:
Brooks Senior Hurling Championship Semi Final Cappataggle V St Thomas
 1.30pm Saturday 26th October 2024 in Kenny Park
Adult online tickets €20 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €25
Student/OAP’s online ticket €15 – Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €20 – Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
Brooks Senior Hurling Championship Semi Final Clarinbridge V Loughrea
 3.15pm Saturday 26th October 2024 in Kenny Park
Adult online tickets €20 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €25
Student/OAP’s online ticket €15 – Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €20 – Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
FOOTBALL FIXTURES:
Sweeney Oil U19 C Football Final Oughterard V Cortoon Shamrocks
 7.45pm Friday 25th October 2024 in Headford.
Adult online tickets €12 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €15
Student/OAP’s online ticket €8 – Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €10 – Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
Peter Curran Electrical Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final – Oranmore-Maree v St Michaels
2.15pm Saturday 26th October 2024, Venue : Duggan Park
Adult online tickets €20 – Adult contactless payment at the gate €25
Student/OAP’s online ticket €15 – Student/OAP’s contactless payment at the gate €20 – Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
Peter Curran Electrical Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final – Caltra V Glenamaddy
4pm Saturday 26th October 2024, Venue : Duggan Park
Adult online tickets €20 – Adult contactless payment at the gate €25
Student/OAP’s online ticket €15 – Student/OAP’s contactless payment at the gate €20 – Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
OCC Construction Primary Junior 2 Football Championship Tuam Stars V Salthill Knocknacarra
 3.30pm Saturday 26th October 2024 in Monivea.
Adult online tickets €15 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €20
Student/OAP’s online ticket €12 – Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €15 – Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
OCC Construction Primary Junior Football Championship Final Killererin V An Cheathrú Rua
11.45am Sunday 27th October 2024 in Tuam Stadium.
Adult online tickets €20 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €25
Student/OAP’s online ticket €15 – Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €20 – Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship Final Corofin V Maigh Cuilinn
2.15pm Sunday 27th October 2024 in Tuam Stadium.
Adult online tickets €20 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €25
Student/OAP’s online ticket €15 – Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €20 – Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge

Galway GAA confirm all Fixture Cancellations for Sunday 20th October

⚠️Fixture Cancellations – Sunday 20th October ⚠️

Following on from our previous communication, factoring the Met Éireann Weather Status Orange alert issued regarding Storm Ashley on Sunday all Club Fixtures scheduled for tomorrow are now confirmed as postponed.

The Brooks Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals will be refixed for next Saturday, October 26th in Kenny Park Athenry with times to be confirmed.

As a result, the County Hurling Final will then be fixed for Sunday, November 10th.

Revised fixture details for all the other Sunday games will be released in due course.

We thank all parties and patrons for their patience and understanding in the circumstances.

Cashless Ticketing Policy

Galway GAA wish to advise all patrons that we will be operating a cashless ticketing policy at venues with effect from 07/10/2024.

The following options to purchase tickets are in place:

  • Tickets can be purchased Online in advance https://www.universe.com/users/galway-gaa-PQXL0K
  • Option will be provided to make Contactless Card payment at all grounds on Match Day.
  • You can also Purchase tickets in advance, via the following local Centra/SuperValu outlets around the County, both cash and card option exists in stores only.
  • Thank You in advance for your cooperation.

Job Vacancy – Administrator Galway GAA

Cumann Lúthchleas Gael (GAA) is Ireland’s premier sporting and cultural organization, with over
500,000 active participants and a large base of non-playing members. Celebrating its amateur status,
the GAA is driven by the voluntary efforts of its members, dedicating all resources to the growth of
Gaelic Games and Culture both nationally and within local communities.

Role Profile
We are looking for an Administrator to join our Galway team and provide accounting and
administrative support while ensuring the smooth running of the office on a day-to-day basis.

Location: Galway GAA Office, Pearse Stadium.
Reporting to: Finance & Operations Manager
Responsibilities
• Processing invoices for the Accounts Payable/Receivable function.
• Preparing and recording receipts for lodgement to the bank.
• Reconciling control accounts monthly basis.
• Reconcile bank statements and financial records to maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts.
• Maintain organised and precise financial documentation and records.
• Assisting with the month end and year end processes to ensure the accurate reports are
available for presentation.
• Perform general administrative duties related to the finance department as required.
The above list is not exhaustive and may include other related duties deemed appropriate to the post.

Requirements
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounting role.
• Third Level qualification in Accounting, Finance or related area.
• Strong IT skills and experience with Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent administrative and organisation skills.
• Knowledge and experience of accounts packages.
• Ability to work independently or on own initiative.
• Experience in the preparation and delivery of reports and presentations to a high standard.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please follow the link below. Applications must be
submitted before 3pm, Thursday 19th September 2024.

Apply via https://www.jobs.ie/job/Administrator/a-job103255506

The GAA is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Media Release: Launch of Galway GAA TV

Launch of Galway GAA TV – the New Home for all Galway GAA Club Championship content.

We are delighted to announce that Stream Sport, Wiistream and Galway Bay FM have partnered with us, to create our own dedicated platform (Galway GAA TV) to showcase our upcoming Club Championship content.

In 2024, over 60 games from the Brooks Senior Hurling Championship and Bon Secours Senior Football Championship will be live-streamed and will also be available to view on-demand. Additional Games from other competitions and content will also be included as the season progresses.

This weekend we are launching Galway GAA TV, starting with the following 3 games of the Brooks Senior Hurling Championship:

  • Friday 9th August 2024– Loughrea vs Craughwell
  • Saturday 10th August 2024 – Sarsfields vs Ardrahan
  • Saturday 10th August 2024 – St. Thomas’ vs Killimordaly

You can purchase streaming passes for individual games for €11.99 or avail of the 3 Game Weekend Pass option to view all games for €24.
Weekend Pass prices will vary depending on the amount of games being streamed that weekend.

Featured Season Pass Bundles are also available:

  • 2024 Hurling Season Pass – €175 (Stream 30 games)
  • 2024 Football Season Pass – €175 (Stream 30 games)
  • 2024 All Games Early Bird Season Pass – €175 (Stream 60 – 70 games) –** Offer closes Sun 18th August 2024 **
  • 2024 All Games Season Pass – €225 (Stream 60-70 games)

As Galway GAA TV is our new streaming platform, here are some tips to navigate around the platform and enhance your experience

1. Register a new account https://galwaygaa.tv/accounts/signup/

2. Upcoming events can be found on the home screen – https://galwaygaa.tv/

3. All Upcoming and Pass Events can be found in the events section – https://galwaygaa.tv/events

4. There is a detailed Frequently Asked Questions section to guide you through setup – https://galwaygaa.tv/faq/

5. There is a live “Chat with Us” function at the bottom right-hand corner of the streaming platform for your queries.  Agents are available to support all viewers directly via the live chat option.            Our, you can email the support team directly at support@wiistream.com

Wishing all Clubs the very best of luck as our Senior and Intermediate Championship season starts!!