At a joint awards ceremony this evening, Ulster Rugby, IFA and Ulster GAA put the spotlight on young sports volunteers. The celebration event, which was attended by Ulster and Ireland player Chris Henry, officially recognised young people who volunteer at their local club and have completed the GoldMark Programme…….. for more go to http://www.ulsterrugby.com/domestic/News/TabId/340/ArtMID/798/ArticleID/3256/Young-Sports-Volunteers-celebrated.aspx [youtube […]
Mike McGurn takes a training session during International Rules Series in 2011 A leading strength and condition coach has said that many of the current training regimes implemented by many GAA county managers go against science and smart methods of training. Mike McGurn, who has previously worked with the FAI, the Irish rugby team as […]
A top strength and conditioning coach fears training demands placed on leading GAA players are “not sustainable.” Alan O’Connor, currently working alongside Wexford senior football manager David Power, predicts a doomsday scenario unless the situation is addressed. O’Connor was involved with Loughmore-Castleiney as the Tipperary dual stars won three county senior titles in just two […]
The Championship structure is unfair and hopelessly outdated, club players are treated disgracefully, and excessive demands are being placed on county footballers, suggests Paddy Heaney. And the GAA’s solution to these deep-rooted and age-old problems? The leadership wants to bring the All-Ireland finals forward by one or two weeks. (They’re still not sure). As remedies […]
Ulster Rugby’s Ravenhill will stage a GAA match for the first time in 90 years. Photograph: Dan Sheridan / Inpho Ulster Rugby and Ulster GAA will come together to stage the first major Gaelic Football match to be played at Ravenhill Road. The historic match will be in aid of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). It […]
ULSTER BRANCH, IFA & GAA HOST FUNDRAISING SESSION FOR CLUBS The IRFU Ulster Branch, IFA and Ulster GAA came together on Wednesday night in Ballymena to host a Fundraising training session for their clubs. Over 45 volunteers from 27 clubs attended the seminar that took place in St. Patrick’s College, Ballymena. The joint training is […]
Congratulations to Dungannon Clarkes who finished overall winners of the “It’s a Knockout” tournament yesterday. Great day had by all. Photos can now be viewed on our facebook page. CLICK HERE for facebook page Well done and thanks to all the other teams who entered and to everyone who helped organise such a successful event.