LGFA announces participants in second ‘BUA’ Leadership and life-skills programme

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association’s second ‘BUA’ Leadership and life-skills programme begins this week, with 35 young females selected to take part.

‘BUA – Believe Unlock Potential Achieve’ is a self-development initiative aimed at developing the leadership skills of young people within the Ladies Gaelic Association, which, in turn, will benefit their local communities.

Aimed at females aged 16-19 years of age, ‘BUA’ will be conducted through expert-led workshops and self-reflection, before participants put their enhanced leadership skills into practice through a club action project.

Selected participants will receive support as they cover topics essential for young people, including:

• Resilience
• Dealing with change
• Building trust and respect
• Conflict resolution
• Problem solving
• Project planning and delegation

In addition, LGFA-specific topics including introductions to coaching, officiating and administration will be covered.

Commenting on the launch of this year’s programme, Ladies Gaelic Football Association President, Mícheál Naughton, said: “Last year’s BUA Programme showcased all that is great about the young people involved in our Association. They are our future and this brilliant initiative focused on their life-skills and brought their leadership credentials to the fore. I am really looking forward to working with the next group of eager participants.

“The ‘BUA’ programme will provide participants with tools for life, and I would hope to see many of the participants fulfilling leading roles within our Association in the years to come.” 

Dublin Ladies Football star Lyndsey Davey will once again act as an ambassador for the ‘BUA’ programme.

The five-time TG4 All-Ireland Senior medallist said: “I’m delighted to be involved once again in the ‘BUA’ programme. 

“I followed the journeys of the participants in the inaugural ‘BUA’ programme with keen interest and I’m looking forward to seeing what lies in store for our new participants.  

“The young females who engage with the ‘BUA’ programme will develop vital life-skills that can assist them on and off the field of play.

“This is yet another innovative programme devised by the LGFA, which has the ability to make a huge impact on the lives of some of our young members.”

Name	Club	County
Aoife McCann	St Brigid’s GAC	Antrim
Eimear McGeown	Wolfe Tones Derrymacash	Armagh
Grace Devine	Templeport LGFC	Cavan
Helena Downes	Clooney quin	Clare
Nell Walsh	West Clare Gaels	Clare
Teagan Coyle	Naomh Colmcille	Donegal
Hannah Monaghan	St. Paul’s, Holywood	Down
Laura Close	Clonduff	Down
Zuzanna Linkiewicz	Fingallians	Dublin
Aleesha Nkemachor	St Marks	Dublin
Ella Kenny	Ballyboden St Endas	Dublin
Caoimhe Faux	Aghadrumsee St Macartans	Fermanagh
Adah Tierney	Kilconly	Galway
Ali O’Donoghue	Dr. Crokes	Kerry
Roisin Rahilly	Ballymacelligott	Kerry
Samantha Tervit-Kruger	Clara	Kilkenny
Mairéad Foyle	Timahoe	Laois
Hannah Canning	St Joseph’s	Leitrim
Eimear Wallace	Adare	Limerick
Orla O’Neill	The Wolfe Tones	Louth
Chanel Marques	Ballyhaunis	Mayo
Maria Maloney	Moy Davitts	Mayo
Ellen Ward	Clonard	Meath
Elena Kennedy	Dunshaughlin Royal Gaels	Meath
Alannah McAree	Emyvale	Monaghan
Shannon Daly	Delaware County Gaels	Philadelphia, US
Maggie Moore	Coatbridge Davitts	Scotland
Kaylin Monds	Calry/St Josephs	Sligo
Kayleigh Walsh	St. Farnans	Sligo
Ali O Donnell	Brian Borus	Tipperary
Eve Teague	Dromore St Dympna`s	Tyrone
Kerri Mc Crystal	Errigal Ciaran	Tyrone
Shauna Maguire	Milltown Ladies	Westmeath
Milly Sutton	Rathgarogue/Cushinstown	Wexford
Tess Carey	St Patrick’s	Wicklow