Health & Well Being / Games for All Sub-Committee
Chairperson:
Bernie Reen (Ciarraí) – 087 2020143
Rúnaí:
Gearoid Mac Conmara (Luimneach) – 085 1901900
Committee
An Clár: Mark O’Sullivan – 087 6868177; John Conroy 087 6666927
Ciarraí: Matt O’Neill – 087 6836415
Corcaigh: Jim McEvoy – 086 2783478
Luimneach: Jackie Leddin – 087 6981515
Port Láirge: Agnes McDermott – 087 9677734; Sean McCarthy 087 2666390
Tiobraid Árann: Cora Moroney – 087 6388039
Waterford Health and Well Being Conference 2025
Photo caption – Left to Right: Neil Moore (Chairperson Waterford GAA), Agnes McDermott (Chairperson Waterford Health & Well Being), Amy Coll (Croke Park Health & Well Being Co Ordinator, Sean McCarthy (Waterford Health & Well Being Committee) and Gerry McNamara (Runai Munster GAA Health & Well Being Committee)
Waterford GAA Health & Well Being Committee held a very successful Conference at the SETU Arena recently. The Conference was opened by Neil Moore (Chairperson Waterford GAA) and addressed by Agnes McDermott (Chairperson Waterford Health & Well Being Committee), Joey Doherty (Performance and Talent Dev), Lead Waterford GAA Sean McCarthy who spoke on Mental Health and Amy Coll (Croke Park) who took Clubs through the process of becoming a Healthy Club.
Two clubs, Ardmore and Erins Own, gave a detailed presentation on their road to becoming a Healthy Club. Eoin Morrissey was an excellent MC. Well done to Agnes, Sean and Committee for organising a great evening full of important information.
Waterford Health and Well Being Conference 2025
109 clubs in Munster receive official accreditation in the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs programme
In recognition of their outstanding commitment to the health and wellbeing of members and communities, 109 clubs in Munster have officially been accredited as healthy clubs in the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs programme in 2025.
These clubs are from Clare (13), Cork (36), Kerry (14), Limerick (16), Tipperary (18) and Waterford (12).
This achievement is the result of nearly two years of dedicated work by teams of volunteers, who give freely of their time to ensure the GAA continues to be a driving force for health, inclusion, and community spirit across Ireland.
Waterford representatives, from left, Rosie Murphy and Rachel White from Dunhill GAA club, Aoife Barrett of Roanmore GAA club, Agnes McDermott, Yvonne Hally from Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA club, Aoife O’Dwyer of Ardmore GAA club and Kevin Burke from Erin’s Own GAA club, during the Munster Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Recognition presentation at Mallow GAA Complex in Cork. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
Healthy Club
Inagh Kilnamona (Clare)
Sixmilebridge (Clare)
Tulla (Clare)
Ruan (Clare)
Cratloe (Clare)
The Banner (Clare)
Newmarket on Fergus (Clare)
Bantry Blues (Cork)
Na Piarsaigh (Cork)
Carbery Rangers (Cork)
Carrigaline (Cork)
Killeagh (Cork)
Castlehaven (Cork)
Clonakilty (Cork)
Mallow (Cork)
Dungourney (Cork)
Nemo Rangers (Cork)
Banteer (Cork)
Ballincollig (Cork)
Liscarroll Churchtown Gaels (Cork)
St Colums (Cork)
Cill Seannaigh (Cork)
Inniscarra Camogie (Cork)
Ballinora (Cork)
Fermoy (Cork)
Argideen Rangers (Cork)
University College Cork (Cork)
Dohenys / Sam Maguires (Cork)
Beaufort (Kerry)
Spa (Kerry)
Keel (Kerry)
Dingle (Kerry)
Glenflesk (Kerry)
Ballyduff (Kerry)
Kilteely Dromkeen (Limerick)
St Kieran’s (Limerick)
St Senans (Limerick)
Effin (Limerick)
Galtee Gaels (Limerick)
Kildimo / Pallaskenry (Limerick)
Lattin-Cullen (Tipperary)
Father Sheehy’s (Tipperary)
Clonmel Óg (Tipperary)
Boherlahan Dualla (Tipperary)
Gortnahoe-Glengoole (Tipperary)
Brickey Rangers (Waterford)
Mount Sion (Waterford)
Clashmore Kinsalebeg (Waterford)
Roanmore (Waterford)
Erin’s Own (Waterford)
St Saviour’s (Waterford)
Kilmacthomas (Waterford)
De La Salle (Waterford)
Anne Sheehy, left, Sarah Devane and Cian Devane from Ballina GAA club in Tipperary, with Munster and Connacht Regional Community and Health Coordinator Amy Coll during Munster Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Recognition presentation at Mallow GAA Complex in Cork. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
Silver
Naomh Breacáin (Clare)
Midleton (Cork)
Kiskeam (Cork)
Adrigole (Cork)
Ballymartle (Cork)
Carrigtwohill (Cork)
Bandon (Cork)
Bishopstown (Cork)
Ardfert/St.Brendans (Kerry)
Templenoe (Kerry)
St Pats Blennerville (Kerry)
Ballymacelligott (Kerry)
Hospital Herbertstown (Limerick)
Mungret St. Paul’s (Limerick)
Na Piarsaigh (Limerick)
Ahane (Limerick)
Oola (Limerick)
Killeedy (Limerick)
Doon (Limerick)
Crecora-Manister GAA & Crecora Camogie (Limerick)
Thurles Sarsfields (Tipperary)
Druim agus Inse (Tipperary)
Newport (Tipperary)
Ardfinnan (Tipperary)
JK Brackens (Tipperary)
Cahir (Tipperary)
Nenagh Eire Og (Tipperary)
Aherlow (Tipperary)
Moycarkey-Borris (Tipperary)
Dunhill (Waterford)
Ballygunner (Waterford)
Ardmore (Waterford)
Ferrybank (Waterford)
Clare representatives, from left, Rebecca Crowe and Louise McDonnell from Ruan GAA club, Marie Connolly from Parteen Meelick GAA club, Amie Barrett from St Breckan’s GAA club, and Aaron Hogg, from Clonlara GAA club, during the Munster Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Recognition presentation at Mallow GAA Complex in Cork. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
Gold
Clonlara (Clare)
Wolfe Tones na Sionna (Clare)
St Joseph’s Doora Barefield (Clare)
Parteen Meelick (Clare)
Éire Óg Inis (Clare)
Aghada (Cork)
Blarney (Cork)
St. Finbarr’s (Cork)
Donoughmore (Cork)
Clyda Rovers (Cork)
Mayfield (Cork)
Glanmire and Sarsfields (Cork)
Cloyne (Cork)
Ballydonoghue (Kerry)
Dr. Crokes (Kerry)
Tralee Parnells (Kerry)
Laune Rangers (Kerry)
Claughaun (Limerick)
Athea (Limerick)
Ballina (Tipperary)
Toomevara (Tipperary)
Cappawhite (Tipperary)
St Mary’s (Tipperary)
Gerry McNamara, second from left, Caitriona Rice and Fintan Hayes from Mungret St Paul’s GAA club, Limerick, are presented with their club’s award by Munster Council chairman Tim Murphy and Munster GAA Health & Wellbeing Committee chairperson Bernie Reen during Munster Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Recognition presentation at Mallow GAA Complex in Cork. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
The Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs programme, now in its twelfth year, has grown from a 2013 pilot involving just 16 clubs to engaging over 600 clubs nationwide. Along the way, it has gained national and international recognition as a leading model for delivering health promotion through the unique setting of a sports club. Phase 6 of the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs programme involved 600 clubs and over 2,500 volunteers.
In the 2024–25 period alone, Healthy Clubs rolled out more than 2,828 initiatives, accessed 305,239 times by 152,619 individuals—many of whom had no prior involvement with their local GAA club. Such scale and impact would not have been possible without the enduring support of title sponsors Irish Life, as well as the Tomar Trust, the HSE, the National Office for Suicide Prevention, and Healthy Ireland.
The clubs’ initiatives span a wide range of vital areas, including:
• Physical activity: including the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs steps challenge, Ireland Lights up, exercise classes, and social Gaelic Games
• Community development: supporting older members, youth leadership, and local charities
• Mental health awareness and education: including Movember’s Ahead of the Game, a sports-based youth mental literacy workshop.
• Diversity and inclusion: opportunities for people with additional needs and allyship with LGBTQ+ communities
• Substance use and gambling awareness: smoke- and vape-free clubs and awareness raising
• Healthy eating: such as providing healthy snacks at juvenile training and education workshops
To earn official accreditation as a Healthy Club, clubs must meet specific criteria over an 18-month cycle, with progress dependent on the capacity and dedication of their volunteer base. Clubs can strive to achieve healthy club accreditation which includes silver and gold awards. Clubs engaged in the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs programme have reported benefits such as increased club membership, attracting new volunteers and a more welcoming and inclusive club environment.
Expressions of Interest for the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs programme will open on November 22nd2025, all interested GAA, LGFA and Camogie Clubs can apply here: www.healthyclubs.gaa.ie
For more information regarding the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs programme please visit Irish Life GAA Healthy Club Programme | Tobar
The Limerick GAA Health & Well Being / Game for All Sub Committee held a very successful seminar on October 12th 2022 attended by over 100 people from clubs in Limerick.
Speakers covered topics such as Drugs awareness /signposting, Healthy Clubs, Critical Incident response plan and a talk from the Samaritans rep.
Three Limerick clubs gave a brief outline of activities in the recent past –
(1) Oola -Teresa Ryan outlined their involvement with Mothers & Others and Ball for All
(2) Killeedy – Damien Mullowney outlined their involvement with Dads & Others and Healthy clubs
(3) St Kierans – David Woulfe Inclusion / Diversity helping Ukranian Nationals settle into the community in Ardagh.
Limerick GAA Health & Well Being / Game for All Sub Committee
Left to Right: Denis Martin, Gerry McNamara, Jackie Leddin, Cecelia Moloney, Caroline McNamara, Shane Curtin. Marie Riordan, Phelim Macken, Monica Quealley and Margaret Hannan
