Gaelic games clubs selected for Dormant Account Funding

The Gaelic Games Associations are pleased to announce the list of clubs who will receive Dormant Account funding through the Disability Inclusion Programme Scheme for 2025.

This funding opportunity was open to all clubs in the 26 counties affiliated to the GAA (including Handball and Rounders clubs), the LGFA and the Camogie Association.

This funding is designed to support clubs in the provision of inclusive programmes and supports for people with a disability.  The funding must be used to support new inclusive initiatives and/or enhance those already established in Gaelic games clubs.

Such activities may include, but were not limited to, an All-Stars Programme, Inclusive Camp or another proposed initiative.

Clubs could apply under two categories:

• Clubs commencing a new programme could apply to the Start Up fund for €2,000
• Clubs building on existing initiatives could apply for the Top Up fund for €1,000.

Welcoming the news, Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Jarlath Burns, said: “I want to congratulate all of the clubs who have received this funding and want to pay tribute to Sport Ireland and the Government for making it available to them. It has been my privilege to tour the country and see numerous examples of the work of our clubs enhancing their communities and especially where inclusivity is valued, and no one is left out from feeling that the GAA is Where We All Belong. I have no doubt but that these funds will enrich the lives of those involved and want to salute our volunteers who make it happen.”

Speaking on behalf of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, President Trina Murray, added: “I have no doubt that this funding will be put to good use in the selected clubs. This scheme was available to support the start-up of an inclusion programme that aims to provide opportunities for people within their communities to engage in Gaelic Games club activity. This is yet another outstanding example of collaboration between the Gaelic Games Associations and I believe that the use of this money will have positive and long-lasting benefits within the selected clubs.”

The Camogie Association’s Uachtarán Brian Molloy said: “This Dormant Account Funding is vital to ensure Gaelic games are accessible to everyone. It will deliver inclusive programmes to 30 clubs and we look forward to seeing the positive impact in communities across the country.”

The list of clubs who will receive Dormant Account funding is as follows:

Start-ups:

Top-ups

NOTE:

The Dormant Accounts Fund (DAF) was established by legislation and enables unclaimed funds from accounts in credit institutions in Ireland to be used to support,

–  the personal and social development of persons who are economically or socially disadvantaged

–  the educational development of persons who are educationally disadvantaged

–  persons with a disability (within the meaning of the Equal Status Act 2000)