News Category: Club
GAA Media Release – Covid-19 Update – May 29th 2020
Should the country move to Phase Two as planned, GAA Clubs will be able to re-open designated walking tracks on June 8, subject to engagement with Croke Park around a facilities management plan.
GAA and TILDA host ‘How to Age Well’ webinar featuring Mícheal Ó Muircheartaigh
Those in the GAA missing the unmistakable tones and tales of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh are in for a treat next Tuesday 19th of May 6.30-7.30pm when the broadcasting legend contributes to a special webinar on wellbeing on the topic of ‘How to Age Well’.
Virtual Scór Finale
Let’s give Virtual Scór a fitting send off for the time being and get many entries from our Province and Counties in.
GAA Club Survey Covid-19 response
A survey carried out by the GAA’s Community and Health department and sent to 1,600 GAA clubs across Ireland and abroad returned responses from 1,090 GAA clubs and shows that more than 19,000 club members have been involved in the provision of support to more than 34,500 people during the current health emergency.
GAA return to action protocol update
The GAA still firmly hopes to be able to play county and club competitions this year, subject of course to public health guidance. We can confirm however that no inter-county games are expected to take place before October.
Chat with Cork Footballer Luke Connolly
Cork Senior Footballer Luke Connolly chats with Valerie Wheeler about life during Covid-19 restrictions and fields some fun Q & A’s about the current Cork SF panel.
Impact of extension of Government restriction timelines and organisation of GAA Special Congress
The Association can confirm that club activity remains suspended until May 5th. The Senior inter-county championships, scheduled to begin in May, will be postponed until further clarity on the current situation is available.
Virtual Scór resumes
After its highly successful opening week, Virtual Scór resumes on Thursday 9th April, and continues through to and including Easter Sunday.
2019 MacNamee Awards announced
The winners of the 2019 MacNamee Awards have been confirmed by the GAA.
The GAA National Communication and Media Awards are named after the late Pádraig MacNamee, former President of the GAA, Chairman of the GAA Commission (1969-1971) and member of the RTÉ authority.
SuperValu, Centra and the GAA Club Together
SuperValu, Centra and the GAA have come together to launch a new initiative, to support the elderly in our communities, during these unprecedented times. ‘Club Together’ aims to capitalise on our unique community spirit, by helping our elderly who do not have family and friends around to support them.
All-Ireland Final Referee Sean Hayes RIP
Sean was Secretary of Arravale Rovers when he took charge of the 1952 All Ireland Senior Football Final between Cavan and Meath which ended in a draw. He also officiated the replay which was won by Cavan.
Latest GAA update on Covid-19 – March 25th 2020
We previously advised that, until March 29th, games and training were suspended, club gyms were to close, and Player Injury Fund cover was suspended. Please be advised that, in line with recent government announcements, these measures and closures are now extended to Sunday April 19 inclusive, at which stage arrangements will be reviewed.
