Information for Clubs as issued by LGFAWednesday 5th May 2021  Adult Return to Training and Games (26 Counties only):A reminder that from this Monday, May 10th, Outdoor training is permitted at adult level in pods of a maximum of 15 people (including coaches) in the 26 Counties. However, games are not allowed, and indoor facilities must remain closed (exception: toilet facilities). From June 7th, and subject to the Public Health situation at the time, Club games will be permitted at all leve..

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COVID GUIDELINES UPDATE - Issued 30th April 2021 A chara, I know you will be aware by now of the positive announcement by the Irish Government yesterday in relation to the further relaxing of restrictions for society generally and for Gaelic Games in particular. As you will appreciate, we need to receive further clarity on aspects of what was announced last evening but broadly speaking the following is what is proposed in the coming weeks: From 10th May – Outdoor training is permitted at a..

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Congratulations SKERRIES HARPS .... Lidl Ireland has announced the winners of its club fundraising initiative that took place earlier this year, with €187,000 cash prizes and nearly 500 jerseys being awarded to local Ladies Gaelic Football clubs across the country. Dublin’s Skerries Harps, Donegal’s Bun Dobhráin, Sligo’s St. Johns and Cork’s Kinsale LGFA Clubs were awarded a top prize of €20,000 each from the retailer as part of the initiative which called on communities to suppor..

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Return to Play - April 26th 2021Ahead of tomorrow’s juvenile return to play (non-contact training in pods of 15) for underage players aged minor down to nursery going level. Clubs should ensure all players are registered. Important to remind parents to complete their child’s health questionnaire. The questionnaire must be submitted on the same day of the training session via the new Foireann system. Players who were registered with the LGFA in 2020 are covered under the LGFA injury fund sc..

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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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