Mayo GAA Health and Wellbeing

07/11/2025

Just a reminder this event takes place 𝑻𝑶𝑴𝑶𝑹𝑹𝑶𝑾 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 in MacHale Park. It has a super lineup of interesting speakers and workshops.

🎟 Tickets https://www.universe.com/events/setting-standards-of-excellence-in-your-club-tickets-2SNZT6

Mayo GAA, in partnership with Mayo College of Further Education and Training, is pleased to invite your club to a Transformative Development event:

Setting Standards of Excellence in Your Club
📅 Date: Saturday, 8th November 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00a.m. – 3:30p.m.
📍 Venue: An Sportlann, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar

Highlights Include:
Keynote Addresses by:
Brian Cody – Legendary Kilkenny Manager
Austin O’Malley – All-Ireland Winning Manager with Cuala
Dr. Kate O’Keeffe – Performance Psychologist, Red Bull Racing
Tom Parsons – Former Mayo Player & CEO, Gaelic Players Association
Afternoon Workshops (choose from coaching or club administration tracks):
Coaching: Goalkeeping with Micheál Schlingermann, Underage Development, Injury Prevention
Club Admin: Canva for Clubs, Social Media Strategy, Club Governance, Infrastructure Planning

Tickets for this event are limited and are available here priced at €20 including Lunch.

Registration here ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://www.universe.com/events/setting-standards-of-excellence-in-your-club-tickets-2SNZT6

06/11/2025

The GAA Irish Life Healthy Clubs Conference is taking place on November 22nd at Croke Park. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧’𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.

This national event will celebrate the outstanding contribution of GAA clubs to health, wellbeing, and inclusion in communities across Ireland. The conference will bring together volunteers, club officers, and partners to share inspiration, best practice, and new ideas for the future of the Healthy Clubs movement.

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔

🎤 𝑴𝑪: Marie Crowe – broadcaster and sports journalist
𝑲𝒆𝒚𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓: Tony Griffin – former Clare hurler, author, and wellbeing advocate
𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒔 on age-friendly communities, tackling gender-based violence, youth leadership, and inclusivity
𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒍 featuring intercounty stars discussing wellbeing, resilience, and leadership
💻 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒏𝒐𝒘:

06/11/2025

Well done to Burrishoole GAA on hosting this great very important Movember Ireland event. 👏

A fantastic initiative by our Healthy Clubs committee tonight as we hosted our 5th Movember event reaching over 100 members.
Huge well done to Ciara, Christy and the committee. Big thank you to Adrian Phillips & Charlene Tyrrell for coming to McGovern Park this evening.

06/11/2025

The GAA Irish Life Healthy Clubs Conference is taking place on November 22nd at Croke Park. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧’𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.

This national event will celebrate the outstanding contribution of GAA clubs to health, wellbeing, and inclusion in communities across Ireland. The conference will bring together volunteers, club officers, and partners to share inspiration, best practice, and new ideas for the future of the Healthy Clubs movement.

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔

🎤 𝑴𝑪: Marie Crowe – broadcaster and sports journalist
𝑲𝒆𝒚𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓: Tony Griffin – former Clare hurler, author, and wellbeing advocate
𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒔 on age-friendly communities, tackling gender-based violence, youth leadership, and inclusivity
𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒍 featuring intercounty stars discussing wellbeing, resilience, and leadership
💻 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒏𝒐𝒘: https://forms.office.com/e/NbiVZH4jhF

17/10/2025

Well done to all of our healthy clubs who received their accreditation from Connacht Council President Vincent Neary and GAA National Community Health Committee chairperson Carmel Kenny at an event in Bekan earlier this week.

Mayo GAA South Mayo GAA North Mayo Gaa West Mayo Gaa East Mayo GAA Board page

16/10/2025

We had a great representation of clubs at last night's Healthy Club event in the Connacht GAA COE. Well done to all of our clubs who achieved their healthy club status.

🥇 Gold
Burrishoole GAA
Kilmeena GAA
Moy Davitts GAA
Neale Gaa
Clg Thuar Mhic Éadaigh

🥈 Silver
Breaffy Gaa
Ballyhaunis GAA & LGFA Club
Ballintubber GAA
Castlebar Mitchels
Davitts GAA and LGFA Club
Hollymount Carramore Gaa Club
Westport G.A.A

🥉 Foundation
Achill GAA Official
Aghamore GAA Club
Balla GAA and LGFA
Ballina Stephenites GAA Club
Bonniconlon GAA
Ballyvary Hurling Club
C.L.G Cill Chomáin
Garrymore GAA
Kiltimagh Gaa Club
Knockmore G.A.A.
Louisburgh GAA & LGFA
Mayo Gaels GAA
Naomh Padraig
Parke Keelogues Crimlin G.A.A
Shrule/Glencorrib GAA & LGFA Club

15/10/2025

👏🏻 A huge well done to the 28 Mayo clubs who collected their Healthy Club awards at tonight’s event in the Connacht GAA COE. It is great to see so many of our clubs getting involved in the healthy club initiative.

15/10/2025

The Connacht GAA Healthy club awards event takes place TONIGHT. All clubs will receive their new healthy club certificate and plaque to be proudly displayed on their club grounds.

🗓️ October 15th

📍Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence, Mayo

🕣 7-9pm

10/10/2025

Following the completion of Phase 6 of the Irish Life GAA Healthy clubs programme over the course of 2024 and 2025, successful clubs are invited to attend a special recognition event next Wednesday evening. At this event, clubs will receive its new healthy club certificate and plaque to be proudly displayed on your club grounds.

🗓️ October 15th
📍Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence, Mayo
🕣 7-9pm

09/10/2025

Best of luck to all involved tomorrow and don’t forget to donate to Mayo Cancer Support.

➡️ http://bit.ly/4nGQlgc

Brave the Drop Croke Park Abseil Challenge!!

Mayo GAA is proud to be supporting the Brave the Drop Croke Park Abseil Challenge which is a flagship fundraiser by our charity partner for the year, Mayo Cancer Support Association.

📖 Read details here ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://mayogaa.com/2025/10/09/brave-the-drop-croke-park-abseil-challenge/ North Mayo Gaa South Mayo GAA East Mayo GAA Board page West Mayo Gaa

03/10/2025

02/10/2025

Check out this event from Career Paths Options aimed senior cycle students who are seeking to research their career options and make more informed choices which will assist to define a career path.

With dozens of exhibitors, guest speakers, presentations and workshops, this event will help students in their career decision-making. It takes place on Thursday October 9th, from 10am-2pm in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, Mayo.

For more information visit https://careerpathoptions.ie/

🎓 Calling all Senior Cycle students & Second Level Schools. There is still time to book tickets for the upcoming MAYO EXPO!

An exciting day of ideas, inspiration, and career exploration at the 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Expo! 🚀

📍 Location: McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
📅 Date: Thursday, 9th October 2025
🕙 Time: 10am to 2pm

Connect with over 40 representatives from Higher & Further Education institutions, training providers, and student support services – all under one roof! The expo is the ideal place to explore your next steps after school.

💬 Ask the questions that matter
📚 Attend informative Career Talks
🔗 Explore progression pathways that match your goals

➡ Schools can book now for the Mayo Expo HERE:
https://forms.gle/aR9bCYxBNCRUyY9r9

For More info 👉 https://careerpathoptions.ie/