Galway Senior Hurlers team up with Hand in Hand for Family Funday Fundraising Event!

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Galway Senior Hurlers team up with Hand in Hand for Family Funday Fundraising Event!

On Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 the Galway Senior Hurlers will host a Family Fun Day event in Pearse Stadium, Salthill from 12.00-2.00pm and wish to invite all future stars to a “meet and greet” with squad and management members.
There will be plenty options for selfies, photographs, and autographs with all as well as the chance to win some fabulous prizes, while supporting a truly deserving cause.

Hand in Hand Children’s Cancer Charity is based in Loughrea, Co Galway. The charity provides practical and emotional supports to children and their families who are affected by childhood cancer.

To support this event please click on the link

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/GalwaySeniorHurlersFundraiser

Caroline O Connor, Fundraising & Communication Manager Hand in Hand said ”We are deeply grateful for the support received from Galway GAA and the wider community. This is going to be a wonderful event organised by the Galway Senior Hurling Team and Management. The success of the GAA is rooted in the ethos of community engagement, involvement, support, and assistance which permeates throughout every club the country.   Hand in Hand Children’s Cancer Charity is rooted in the very same belief, co-ordinating all the team players to provide household cleaning, laundry services, family meal deliveries and wrap around supports for families dealing with a childhood cancer diagnosis.  Like every community we are stronger together. Funds raised by this event will go directly towards helping families with practical and emotional supports with a childhood cancer diagnosis. These services are provided FREE of charge to families with a childhood cancer diagnosis undergoing active treatment with emotional services continuing post treatment.”

Michelle Healy, Galway GAA PRO said, “All in Galway GAA are proud to be involved in supporting this worthy event on March 2nd, 2024.  Supporting charities is ingrained in our GAA culture, with clubs, volunteers and players involved many initiatives. I want to pay a special tribute to our Senior Hurlers in coming together to initiate such a wonderful event. We are delighted to be in a position to work with Hand in Hand to help raise awareness about their initiatives and the impact of those. The benefits of this occasion will make a significant contribution to children and their families who are affected by childhood cancer.”

“We are looking forward to lending our time to support the excellent work carried out by Hand in Hand and are delighted to be able to contribute here. We also look forward to meeting all our supporters on the day in Pearse Stadium, we hope to see a large crowd there and would greatly appreciate your support online or on the day for this fantastic cause” said Cianan Fahy, spokesperson for the Senior Hurling organising committee.

Pat McDonagh said that Supermac’s was delighted to be involved with the fundraiser. “I commend the players for taking part in this worthy event,” he said. “It shows a sense of community and togetherness that is an important characteristic of any team.  Supermac’s is delighted to be associated with the Meet and Greet event on Sunday and we are particularly happy that the benefit will go to a children’s charity, Hand in Hand. These players are their hero’s and it will mean a lot to them. We urge everyone to come along on the day to this event and to make a donation to this worthy cause.”

 

NOTES

For further information about the Event, please contact Michelle Healy, pro.galway@gaa.ie

For further information about the services that HIH provide or if you’re able to help in any way, please contact caroline.oconnor@handinhand.ie

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Sports Minister visit to Pearse Stadium

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Sports Minister Thomas Byrne TD visited Pearse Stadium on Friday meeting representatives from Galway GAA, Galway Ladies Football and Galway Camogie, where he heard details of the Sports Capital funding application for floodlights in the Salthill venue and the proposal to develop sports facilities at the Galway Airport site jointly.

Pictured with Minister Byrne are Paul Bellew (GAA), Anne Kearney (Camogie), Elaine Goldrick (Ladies Football)

Pictured L to R

Cllr Peter Keane, Senator Ollie Crowe, Éamon O’Cuív TD, Minister of Sport Thomas Byrne TD, Elaine Goldrick (Galway Ladies Football), Anne Kearney (Galway Camogie), Paul Bellew (Galway GAA),  Anne Rabbitte TD

Finance and Operations Manager, Galway GAA

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Cumann Lúthchleas Gael is now seeking applications from the suitably qualified persons for the role of Finance & Operations Manager, Galway GAA. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with the county executive to develop the vision and strategies of the GAA within the county and for implementing short and long-term plans to achieve the Association’s goals. Reporting to the office of the Ard Stiúrthóir, with a secondary reporting relationship to the County Chairperson, the role holder will provide direction and leadership to the management and staff and oversee the effective development of Galway GAA.

Duties and responsibilities shall include:

1. General

  • Manage the operational structure and support the County Executive of the county in the day to day running of the county to include the management and supervision of full and part-time personnel.
  • In collaboration with the County Treasurer, manage all financial services/operations ensuring that proper governance is in place.
  • Reconcile and prepare the accounts for all entities under the control of the County Committee.
  • Assist and support the county games manager and other personnel with the implementation of county games development and coaching plans, initiatives and strategy.

2. Financial Management

  • Develop and manage annual budgets in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders.
  • Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and cash flow management.
  • Monitor financial performance against budget and provide recommendations for improvement as necessary.
  • Manage the ticketing systems in use for all fixtures.
  • Responsibility for financing of Capital Development works in conjunction with the Management Committee.
  • Financial administration of county grounds and of the Inter County Player Injury Scheme.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.

3. Commercial Development

  • Identify and pursue opportunities for revenue generation through sponsorships, partnerships, and commercial activities.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance the organization’s commercial presence and brand visibility.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts with sponsors, vendors, and other partners.
  • Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to leverage commercial opportunities and maximize exposure.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of commercial initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for future endeavors.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

  • Cultivate strong relationships with existing sponsors, partners, and stakeholders to foster long-term collaborations and support.
  • Act as a liaison between Galway GAA and external entities, representing the organization’s interests in negotiations and discussions.
  • Provide excellent customer service to sponsors and partners, addressing inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment of financial and commercial activities with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Establish, build and maintain strong communications with Ard Comhairle and associated county, provincial and national bodies.

Essential Criteria

  • An appropriate degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related area with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management role

            OR 

at least 6 years’ experience working in a senior management role.

  • Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, and reporting.
  • Demonstrated track record of success in commercial development, including sponsorship acquisition, partnership management, and revenue optimization.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial software and tools for data analysis and reporting.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Excellent people management skills with the ability to build and maintain strong business and team relationships and manage conflict.
  • An in-depth knowledge of the GAA and its structures with a strong interest and understanding of Galway GAA.
  • A commitment to promoting the values and mission of Galway GAA.
  • Proven ability to work in high-pressure situations, and a willingness to work out of office hours and some weekends.

Desirable Criteria

  • Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
  • Experience in procurement and negotiation of commercial partnerships and sponsor relationships.

Other Requirements

  • The role holder must have a full clean drivers licence and access to a form of transport which will enable them to fulfil their responsibilities in full.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in the above role should apply by sending an up-to-date cover letter and Curriculum Vitae on or before 3pm on Monday, 11th March 2024.

The GAA is an equal opportunities employer.

Skills:
Operations Management Financial Management Stakeholder Engagement Administration Negotiation Business Development

Scór Sinsear CLG na Gaillimhe

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Tá dáta athraithe do cluiche ceannais Scór sinsear CLG na Gaillimhe go dtí Dé Sathairn 23ú Márta.

Tráth na gCeist @ 18:30 agus gníomh stáitse @ 20:00.

Iarrtar ar chlubanna teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cormac Ó Conaire chomh luath agus is féidir má tá suim acu an ócáid a óstáil.

The Galway GAA Scór Senior final has been rescheduled to Saturday 23rd of March 2024 with the Table Quiz starting at 18:30 and the stage acts at  20:00. Clubs who are interested in hosting Scór events are asked to Contact Cormac Ó Conaire ASAP.
Cormac Ó Conaire
Oifigeach Gaeilge agus Cultúr CLG Na Gaillimhe
irishculturalofficer.galway@gaa.ie
Guthán | T +353 (087) 9300973

Centre of Excellence for Galway GAA, Camogie and LGFA

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Centre of Excellence for Galway GAA, Camogie and LGFA – Exploration of
Galway Airport Site as Location

Dear Minister(s), Chief Executives of Galway City and County Council, Galway West and
East T.D.s, Galway City and County Councillors,
We write to you on behalf of Galway GAA, Galway LGFA and Galway Camogie, which
represent 157 clubs across Galway East and West, North and South, in every parish in
the county and with a combined active membership in excess of 50,000, over 20% of the
county’s population.
On a weekly basis, thousands of boys and girls, men and women play our games at both
club and county level, and we are particularly proud of the achievements of each of our
organisations and teams on a national level in recent years. We have a shared goal of a
more integrated approach in future years, on all levels, to reflect the reality within many
of our clubs.
As part of our integration discussions to date, one of the key issues which has emerged
is the lack of adequate playing and training facilities for a combined Galway GAA, LGFA
and Camogie approach to playing our games at all levels and providing adequate
facilities. This is particularly prevalent for our Ladies Associations and places a large
limitation on developing our games for the young girls of the future.
Collectively, we have been looking at solutions to address this problem. We have
identified the Galway Airport site of over 100 acres, with existing parking as an ideal site
to develop a municipal centre of excellence for each of our Galway organisations and
indeed, possibly, other sports and organisations could also be looked at as a follow-on
to our discussions with you.

Request from Galway GAA, LGFA and Camogie
We would like to formally request that as part of the finalisation of the master plan for the
Galway Airport site between Galway City and County Council officials and councillors,
that it would be explored to ear mark 30-40 acres at this site for the development of a
Centre of Excellence for Galway GAA, LGFA and Camogie that would encompass:
• Construction of a full-size GAA pitch within an indoor facility.
• Construction of two full size floodlit 4G GAA pitches.
• Construction of a training centre to encompass dressing rooms, gym facilities,
video analysis rooms, catering for teams etc.
• Construction of 3-4 full size GAA pitches with lights.

The provision of such facilities for each of our organisations would be quite simply a
game changer. The site at Galway Airport would represent an ideal location for such a development given
its central location in Galway, and the provision of weather proofed facilities with lights
would enable fixtures to be ran off on schedule, not to mention providing a training centre
for our Galway Senior LGFA and Camogie teams who do not have such a facility at
present. Such a development would be in line with government policy on the allocation
of funding and resources on an equal basis between men and women.
We understand fully that consideration has been given for an industrial development on
this site for local employment in Galway, but we equally believe that such a development
could work well side-by-side with such a development.
We also believe that such a development would be warmly welcomed by the people of
Galway, and most importantly, could potentially qualify for funding from the Large-Scale
Sport Infrastructure Fund which has allocated €20 million to the Connaught Rugby
development at the Sportsground recently and has opened a further round of funding in
2024 for applications. We have included our respective Ministers on this
correspondence and would welcome the opportunity to discuss this aspect of funding
with them and hear their views on our proposal.
There would also be the possibility to secure funding for such a project from the GAA
nationally and also, private donors locally where there would be significant interest.
We believe that this would a first of its kind in Ireland in terms of joint co-operation
between two local authorities, and three Gaelic Games Associations.
We hope that you deem merit in our joint proposal to you and would welcome the
possibility of meeting the Chief Executives for each of the Councils to discuss formally
and as a follow-on to make a presentation to both local Councils and the Councillors
collectively.
Thank you and we look forward to meeting and discussing further.
Brian Griffin  (Chairperson Galway Camogie)

Paul Bellew  (Chairperson Galway GAA)

John Devlin (Chairperson Galway LGFA)

Club Officer Training

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Online Club Officer Training Workshops take place Tuesday 16th January 2024 at 7:30pm for the following role holders

  • Chairperson
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • PRO
  • Coaching Officer

These are extremely beneficial workshops which every club officer should attend!

Registration through the link:

https://learning.gaa.ie/officertrainingcalendar

Foireann Training

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Please find information below regarding upcoming training webinars on Foireann which may be of interest to you or your Club Registrar

For any queries on the booking of sessions, please contact officertraining@gaa.ie

Date

Title

Agenda

Start Time

End Time

Link to Foireann Help Centre Article

Link to Register for webinar

10/01/2024

Foireann – The Basics

This module will cover the following:– Introduction to Foireann– Creating Foireann Account– Logging into Foireann Account (including how to reset login details)– Setting up a profile / Adding your club– Navigating around Foireann– Family management– How to register– How to join teams

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

https://gmssupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/12014634379932-10-01-2024-Foireann-The-Basics

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c943ac0a-8223-45f9-a0a1-42aa192cc8b3@ac45bc86-afd4-42a5-9fc3-3e87e1b77fce

17/01/2024

Running Registration on Foireann

This module will cover the following:– Introduction to Registration on Foireann– Creating Membership Options– Receiving online payments– Manually registering members– Paying the relevant Association Levies / Fees– How to upgrade memberships

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

https://gmssupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/12014624421788-17-01-2024-Running-Registration-on-Foireann

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d4f77b80-97f8-4401-b6e2-30b44b8da7bf@ac45bc86-afd4-42a5-9fc3-3e87e1b77fce

24/01/2024

Managing your Members on Foireann

This module will cover the following:– Introduction to Membership on Foireann– Finding people on the Members List– Viewing Members’ details– Editing / Reseting Login details– Adding Members– Inviting Members– Verifying Members– Removing duplicates– Hbernating Members– Exporting Members’ details– Admin management of families– Assigning Administrator Access

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

https://gmssupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/12014646547100-24-01-2024-Managing-your-Members-on-Foireann

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/65f164b4-3240-4342-98dc-d66955827c48@ac45bc86-afd4-42a5-9fc3-3e87e1b77fce

31/01/2024

Financial Procedures on Foireann

This module will cover the following:– Introduction to Finance on Foireann– Finance Admin– Stripe setup– Top-ups and Payouts– Paying with Foireann– Approvals– Contacting Stripe vs Foireann– Financial Reporting

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

https://gmssupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/12014650549276-31-01-2024-Financial-Procedures-on-Foireann

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8940674b-ed16-4e67-9d0a-c7524a261c63@ac45bc86-afd4-42a5-9fc3-3e87e1b77fce

08/02/2024

Running Registration on Foireann

This module will cover the following:– Introduction to Registration on Foireann– Creating Membership Options– Receiving online payments– Manually registering members– Paying the relevant Association Levies / Fees– How to upgrade memberships

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

https://gmssupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/12014673614236-08-02-2024-Running-Registration-on-Foireann

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/536c7580-12ca-4d07-a027-59d230fd6f36@ac45bc86-afd4-42a5-9fc3-3e87e1b77fce

14/02/2024

Managing your Members on Foireann

This module will cover the following:– Introduction to Membership on Foireann– Finding people on the Members List– Viewing Members’ details– Editing / Reseting Login details– Adding Members– Inviting Members– Verifying Members– Removing duplicates– Hbernating Members– Exporting Members’ details– Admin management of families– Assigning Administrator Access

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

https://gmssupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/12014727468956-14-02-2024-Managing-your-Members-on-Foireann

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c2860d6d-c324-41a4-b6cc-faa923a6f9a2@ac45bc86-afd4-42a5-9fc3-3e87e1b77fce

21/02/2024

Vetting your Volunteers on Foireann

This module will cover the following:– Introduction to Vetting on Foireann– Vetting Admin– Applying to be Vetted– Approving applications– Vetting process outside Foireann – Access NI– Cancelling Application (Member & Admin)– Tobar Account Sync

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

https://gmssupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/12014796490652-21-02-2024-Vetting-your-Volunteers-on-Foireann

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f318b6ed-0781-406a-8846-9355c27f2487@ac45bc86-afd4-42a5-9fc3-3e87e1b77fce

28/02/2024

Running Registration on Foireann

This module will cover the following:– Introduction to Registration on Foireann– Creating Membership Options– Receiving online payments– Manually registering members– Paying the relevant Association Levies / Fees– How to upgrade memberships

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

https://gmssupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/12014798416924-28-02-2024-Running-Registration-on-Foireann

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7b21045d-6004-4c56-8647-e25c8615b534@ac45bc86-afd4-42a5-9fc3-3e87e1b77fce

06/03/2024

Managing your Members on Foireann

This module will cover the following:– Introduction to Membership on Foireann– Finding people on the Members List– Viewing Members’ details– Editing / Reseting Login details– Adding Members– Inviting Members– Verifying Members– Removing duplicates– Hbernating Members– Exporting Members’ details– Admin management of families– Assigning Administrator Access

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

https://gmssupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/12014769515676-06-03-2024-Managing-your-Members-on-Foireann

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/453c9ec8-c123-4fbb-951c-f6c961c58d65@ac45bc86-afd4-42a5-9fc3-3e87e1b77fce

13/03/2024

Setting up Teams, Groups and Communications on Foireann

This module will cover the following:– Introduction to Teams / Groups on Foireann– Creating a Team / Group– Team roles– Team Permissions– Getting people onto a Team / Group– Creating Events for Team / Group– Team / Group Communications– Executive Committee – Distribution List

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

https://gmssupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/12014771364508-13-03-2024-Setting-up-Teams-Groups-and-Communications-on-Foireann

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d0ef44ac-eb53-4cad-8c6e-63cda29b389f@ac45bc86-afd4-42a5-9fc3-3e87e1b77fce

20/03/2024

Running Registration on Foireann

This module will cover the following:– Introduction to Registration on Foireann– Creating Membership Options– Receiving online payments– Manually registering members– Paying the relevant Association Levies / Fees– How to upgrade memberships

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

https://gmssupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/12014836914076-20-03-2024-Running-Registration-on-Foireann

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b1a2e9c9-0c34-489d-84de-2d417c97be9f@ac45bc86-afd4-42a5-9fc3-3e87e1b77fce

Coaching Seminar – Saturday 13th January

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Galway GAA Coaching Seminar in conjunction with Galway Camogie and Galway LGFA – Saturday 13th January
🕰️ 10am -11.30am
📍 Clayton Hotel
🗣️ Cora Staunton – 4 time All-Ireland winner / 11 time All-Star
🗣️ Eamon O’Shea – All-Ireland winning hurling coach
🗣️ Éamon Fitzmaurice – All-Ireland winning football Manager
Cost: €10 – Register online in advance – Limited Places
For more information contact: dennis.carr.gm.galway@gaa.ie

Club Football Fixtures

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Weekend Fixtures November 24-25th 2023

AIB Connacht Club Junior Hurling Championship Final

Ballinasloe v. Easkey

Saturday 25th Nov, 1.30pm, Connacht GAA COE Bekan.

Buy Match Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/aib-connacht-gaa-club-junior-hurling-final-ballinasloe-v-easkey-tickets-1LT9P6

 

AIB Connacht Club Intermediate Football Championship Final

Monivea Abbey v. Castlerea St Kevin’s

Saturday 25th Nov, 1.30pm, Tuam Stadium.

Buy Match Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/aib-connacht-gaa-club-ifc-final-monivea-abbey-v-castlerea-st-kevins-tickets-82Y1Q5

Live Streaming on Connacht GAA: https://www.universe.com/events/aib-connacht-gaa-club-ifc-final-monivea-abbey-v-castlerea-st-kevins-tickets-82Y1Q5

 

AIB Connacht Club Intermediate Hurling Championship Final

Ballinderreen v Tooreen

Sunday 26th Nov, 1.30pm, Athleague.

Buy Match Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/aib-connacht-gaa-club-intermediate-hurling-final-tooreen-v-ballinderreen-tickets-HTP2KD

Live Streaming on Connacht GAA: https://page.inplayer.com/connachtgaa/item.html?id=3697866

 

Sweeney Oil U19 B Football Championship Final

Kinvara v Menlough Padraig Pearses

Sunday 26th Nov, 1.00PM, Tuam Stadium.

Buy Match Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/sweeney-oil-u19-b-football-championship-kinvara-v-menloughpadraig-pearses-tickets-73RH6M

 

Sweeney Oil U19 A Football Championship Final

Corofin v Killannin

Saturday 25th Nov, 1:45PM, Pearse Stadium

Buy Match Tickets:  https://www.universe.com/events/sweeney-oil-u19-a-football-championship-killannin-v-corofin-tickets-V5S0F7

Seamus Leydon, R.I.P

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Seamus Leydon, R.I.P.

Is údar mór brón do CLG na Gaillimhe an scéala go bhfuil ár n-iar imreoir Seamus Leydon imithe ar shlí na firínne.

Seamus, a native of Dunmore MacHales GAA had a distinguished football career at both club and county level. He won a Hogan Club Medal in 1960 with St. Jarlath’s College, Tuam and later that year he also won an All-Ireland Minor Football medal when Galway defeated Cork in the final.

Seamus starred with Galway in five All-Ireland Senior football finals and was a member of the three-in-a row All Ireland winning football team of 1964-1965-1966. He also played in the All-Ireland finals against Dublin in 1963 and Offaly in 1971.

He won seven Connacht senior medals and a league title and went on to capture five Galway club titles with his native Dunmore MacHales in 1961, 1963, 1966, 1968 (as captain) and 1969. He played for Connacht from 1964 to 1972, winning Railway Cup medals in 1967 and 1969. He also won an All-Star award in 1971.

Seamus transferred to Nemo Rangers, Cork in 1972 due to work commitments where he won two county and provincial titles.

On behalf of CLG na Gaillimhe, we extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Angela, children Barry and Cliodhna, granddaughter Sheenagh, sister Mary, brother John, in-laws, extended family and friends.

Funeral Arrangements: https://rip.ie/death-notice/seamus-leydon-kildare-naas-534686

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.