Seasonal Lotto Boost! Sun 22nd, Sun 28th Dec and Sun 4th Jan

The GAA recently published a set of recommendations aimed at targeting the dramatic demographic changes which have taken place in Ireland, and which are having a significant impact on rural and urban clubs, such as Cuala.

The report of the Association’s National Demographic Committee was launched by Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns at Croke Park and can be downloaded and read in full here: GAA’s National Demographics Committee Report launched

The GAA, LGFA, and Camogie Association, are proud to announce the inaugural Club Summit, a major event being organised to connect, support and celebrate the volunteers who are the heartbeat of Gaelic Games. The Summit is proudly delivered by Amazon.ie.

Taking place at Croke Park on 7 February 2026, the Summit will bring together club and county volunteers from across Ireland and the world for a full day of expert-led seminars, interactive exhibitions, take-home resources, and inspiring forums. With five core content areas – Developing Your Games, Running Your Club, Supporting Your People, Enhancing Your Facilities, and Contributing to Your Community – the Summit offers something for everyone volunteering in GAA, Ladies Football, Camogie, Handball, and Rounders Clubs, from club officers to coaches, grounds persons to referees.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Meet and network with up to 2,000 other volunteers.
• Engage with over 100 exhibitors offering Club-specific resources, services, and exclusive offers.
• Participate in “Talk of the Club” seminars on hot-button topics.
• Join role-specific workshops and peer networking sessions in “The Meeting Rooms.”
• Hear directly from the Presidents, Ard Stiúrthóirí and other senior leaders of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Associations as well as and high-profile GAA personalities in the flagship Dugout Discussion Panels, produced by GAA+ and moderated by Aisling O’Reilly.

Tickets for the event are priced at €20 per person and it will run from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm – with doors open right up until 3:30pm. Included with every ticket is:

• A €20 concession voucher for The Clubhouse at The Club Summit – our onsite café and restaurant
• The Club Summit Kit Bag – a goodie bag for all attendees
• One entry in The Club Summit Draw with offering prizes for Clubs and individuals

Get your tickets today via the event website: www.gaa.ie/clubsummit

Thank you to everyone who has supported our pitch fundraising campaign! Funds raised as of December 1st stand at €124,892! This comprises:

• €60,021 Member Donations
• €52,750 from 2025 Development Levy
• €5,725 from Boogie nights fundraiser
• €6,395 profit from Oct/Nov Club Lotto

Our goal is to raise €1M by Jan 2026 towards the purchase of our first-ever pitch, an ambitious target.

A range of donation options are available and every donation counts towards achieving our goal.
🔗 https://cualagaa.clubforce.com/products/shop

Find out more about the pitch and fundraising campaign
🔗 https://cualagaa.ie/pitch-in-for-cuala/

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Cuala members will be saddened to hear of the death of Margaret SCHÜTTE (née Holden). We extend our deepest sympathies to her husband Karl, and to her children Emma, Paul, Mark and Orla, as well as her extended family.