Guideline 'Return to Play'The new Foireann system will be used to manage Health Questionnaires for the upcoming return to play.  This document describes how your club can manage the Public Health mandated process intended to maintain a safe environment for Gaelic Games activities.CLICK on the link below to view the document issued 20th April 2021Return To Play 2021 - For Clubs - V1.0.pdf

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Covid-19 update for clubs: 16/04/2021As you are aware, non-contact training for underage teams in pods of 15 will be permitted from April 26th next in the 26 Counties. Our clubs in the North have returned in pods of 15 this week. “Underage teams” means any registered team at U-18 level or below.Please CLICK HERE for the updated Guidelines for a Safe Return to Gaelic Games.The key control measures remain completion of the online education module (which you can access here) and completion of t..

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SERIOUS SUPPORT FOR DUBLIN CLUBS!The Lidl Ireland Level The Playing Field fundraising initiative has now closed and stamp cards can no longer be submitted through the Lidl Plus app. All clubs that have earned one of the rewards on offer will be contacted via official channels with the details of how and when they will receive their reward later this week.Here is some interesting stats on the LIDL campaign from a Dublin perspective;  Seventy one, Dublin clubs took part in the Lidl “Level the ..

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Refs On The Run 2021On good Friday and Easter Saturday last our refs group set out to raise €5,000 by running a combined total of 500km for LauraLynn the Children’s Hospice.We are delighted to report that those figures have been absolutely smashed!Dublin LGFA can reveal.... the final donation tally is a whopping €8504 with the referees running a staggering combined distance of 1006km! Congratulations to all who participated in the event over the two days and to those who organised #RefsOn..

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TEACH Programme Leinster LGFA are running an online programme aimed at teachers of both primary and post-primary schools.Ensure support in place for teachersRecognise the importance of creating a positive environment for all playersDevelop knowledge of the rulesUnderstand how to promote and develop techniqueDate for the courses are:Primary – Monday 26th April or Thursday 6th MaySecondary – Wednesday 28th April or Monday 10th MayTime:6pm – 8pm on all datesRegistration LinkClosing date ..

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Get your Stamp Cards in - ASAP! It’s the final week of ‘LIDL ‘Level the Playing Field’ club initiative, with organisers asking clubs to ensure they have all of their full stamp cards returned by April 11th. Lidl customers are collecting stamp cards for their nominated club when they use the LIDL Plus App in store every time they shop. €30 earns a stamp, €60 earns two stamps and so on. The campaign comes to an end THIS Sunday April 11th with sets of jerseys and cash prizes up for g..

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Serious club support in the capital! Dublin clubs are chalking up some serious support and reaping the rewards with the LIDL ‘Level the Playing Field’ club initiative.  Lidl customers are collecting stamp cards for their nominated club when they use the LIDL Plus App in store every time they shop. €30 earns a stamp, €60 earns two stamps and so on. The campaign comes to an end on Sunday April 11th with sets of jerseys and cash prizes up for grabs. Dublin LGFA took a peek at the Dublin..

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 Provincial Referee Accelerate ProgrammeLeinster are running a Provincial Referee Accelerate Programme and would encourage any eligible referees to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to continue on your referee development pathway. If you have any questions in relation to the programme please contact Leinster Development Officer Stephen Maxwell ( gdo.leinster@lgfa.ie )Requirements are;At least 23 years oldMinimum 5 years of refereeing experienceMust be able to attend all dates belowDeadli..

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Registration for the ‘Be Ready to Play’ Athletic Development programmes is and remains open and coaches and players can be continuously encouraged to register through the GAA eLearning site https://learning.gaa.ie/bereadytoplay.   The next live educational webinar takes place on Tuesday March 30th at 7pm via Microsoft Teams (Infographics attached).The title of the presentation from Fiona McHale, John Doyle, Niall Corcoran and Eileen Glesson is "Technical Coaching for Hurling Camogie..

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LGFA Educational / Informative Webinars ...The LGFA have put together a series of educational webinars that will take place over the coming weeks and months. The series of webinars has topics that will be of interest to people volunteering in all sections of club, namely coaches, mentors, committee officials, referees and players alike. All the webinars are free of charge and come highly recommended for more information, to view the full list of webinars available and to find out how to regist..

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