Cuala AGM
Cuala’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 28th November, at 7pm in Johnstown Girls National School.
Members will receive the AGM Pack via email from the Club Secretary next Thursday 20th.
U16 Camogie Div 6 Winners
Congratulations to the U16 White Camogie team who won their U16 Div 6 Shield Final last Sunday against Naomh BrĂd 2-03 to 1-01. Thanks to Cyril Mulcahy for the photos of clearly happy players, parents and mentors as they celebrated this fitting win in their last match before they transition to minor girls next year.
Pitch Fundraising Upate
Thank you to everyone who has supported our pitch fundraising campaign. We have so far raised over €18,000, including funds raised in the recent women’s section 5km run 👏.
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.
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Find out more about the pitch and fundraising campaign
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5km Park Run
Mile buĂochas to everyone involved over the last few weeks in getting the first Cuala 5km up and running.
On Sunday, there was a great mix of members, parents and grandparents who participated in the run and we were lucky to have Dayo, Denys and their friends from the Shankill Ukrainian hub to support us as marshals along the route. Thanks also to Shanganagh Park Run, Soul Space and By the Sea Runners!
The mood was positive, encouraging and I’m now looking forward to the next fundraiser!
SallyAnn, Cuala Healthy Club OfficerÂ
Donations link remains open until 30th November!
Find out more about the Pitch in for Cuala fundraising campaign
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Cuala at the Races Pitch Fundraiser
Leopardstown Racecourse – 29th December 2025
Join us for a thrilling day of racing, great food, and fantastic company in the exclusive Panoramic Suite at Leopardstown — all in support of our pitch fundraising campaign, Pitch in for Cuala!
Package Includes (€150 per person):
- Private Cuala Function in the Panoramic Suite
- Entrance Tickets & Race Programmes
- Delicious Three-Course Buffet
- Tote Betting Facilities
- Full Bar & Waiter Service
- Access to After-Racing Entertainment
First Race: approximately 12:10pm
Tables of 10 available or individual tickets can be booked by contacting:
e mail:Â Â cualaraces@cualagaa.ie
Don’t miss this unforgettable day out with Cuala — great racing, great company, and a great cause!
🎟️ Limited places available – book early to secure your spot!
Minor Boys Team Management Applications Invited
The Minor Boys Section is currently recruiting for the following coaching positions for 2026:
Lead Football Coach for Football ‘A’ Team
Lead Hurling Coach for Hurling ‘A’ Team
Lead Football Coach for Football ‘B’ Team
Lead Hurling Coach for Hurling ‘B’ Team
Lead Football Coach for Football ‘C’ Team
Lead Hurling Coach for Hurling ‘C’ Team
The U18 teams for 2026 will include the amalgamation of the 2008 and 2009 groups. The above positions will be key to ensuring a smooth transition for all Year Two (2008 born) players to the Adult Sections in 2027.
Interested coaches should complete the Coaching Application Form (https://cualagaa.ie/policies-documents-and-forms/#toggle-id-3) and send to the Section Chair on chairperson.minors@cualagaa.ie by close of business Wednesday 19th November 2025.
Applicants must be willing to work alongside the Coaching Officer and Director of Coaching with the shared goal of keeping as many of our players playing for as long as possible while also aiming to have our flagship teams competing at the highest level.
We’ll be in touch with all potential candidates to share details about an interview date and format (If required)—no need to worry, it’s not a test, everything will be clearly explained.
Hyde Park Sports Centre Project Tender Update
Gaeilge
An tseachtain seo caite chuir muid in iúl do bhaill go raibh Bord Rialachais Tionscadail Chomhairle Contae Dhún Laoghaire-Ráth an Dúin (CCDLR) tar éis cead a thabhairt dul ar aghaidh chuig tairiscint, ach go raibh ceadú ón Roinn Spóirt ag teastáil freisin don chéim seo.
Ă“ shin i leith, chuir an Roinn in iĂşl dĂşinn nach bhfuil an ceadĂş sonrach a bhĂ ag teastáil uathu roimh an tairiscint riachtanach a thuilleadh do thionscadail faoi bhun €20m, mar atá inár gcás fĂ©in. CiallaĂonn sĂ© seo go bhfuil gach ceadĂş foirmiĂşil riachtanach againn anois.
Tá obair le déanamh fós againn, ach táimid ag súil go mbeimid in ann tairiscint a sheoladh amach do thógáil an fhoirgnimh go luath sa Bhliain Nua.
Beidh ceadĂş Ăł gach páirtĂ de dhĂth, ar ndĂłigh, baill Cuala san áireamh, tar Ă©is na tairisceana agus sula sĂneofar conradh nĂł go dtosĂłfar ar an tĂłgáil. Tá maoiniĂş iomlán faighte agus nĂ bheidh aon fhiacha Ăłn tionscadal.
English
The Hyde Park Sports Centre Project will provide state of the art facilities, a new ‘Home4Cuala’, in Hyde Park, Dalkey.
Last week we let members know that DLRCC Project Governance Board had approved proceeding to tender, but that Department of Sports approval was also required for this step.
Since then the Department has informed us that the specific approval they had required prior to tender is no longer necessary for projects under €20m, such as ours. This means that we now have all the formal approvals required. We still have some work to do, but expect to be in a position to tender the construction of the new clubhouse early in the New Year.
We will of course require approval of all parties, including Cuala members, following the tender and prior to a contract being signed and construction starting. The project is fully funded and there will be no debt arising from its completion.
Find out more about the Hyde Park Sports Centre and Home4Cuala project here: Hyde Park Sports Centre Project – Cuala GAC – Official Website
Women’s Section Team Management Applications Invited
Applications are now invited for intending Management of 2026 Minor and Adult Camogie & Women’s Football teams.
Interested parties should complete this form and return to:
Hilary Thompson
secretary.cuala.dublin@camogie.ie
or
cuala.dublin@lgfa.ie
NOTE: Application deadline is Monday 24th of November 2025.
See form for full details.
Hyde Park Sports Centre Project Update
Cuala is delighted to share with members positive developments in relation to the Hyde Park Sports Centre Project, which will provide a new ‘Home4Cuala’ at Hyde Road. Stakholders have been working hard behind the scenes to maintain progress and momentum. Read the latest update below.
Not familiar with the project? Find out more here.
Gaeilge
I bhforbairt an-dearfach, tá Bord Rialachais Tionscadail Chomhairle Contae DhĂşn Laoghaire-Ráth an DĂşin (CCDLR) tar Ă©is a chead a thabhairt dul ar aghaidh le tĂłgáil an fhoirgnimh a chur amach ar tairiscint, rud a lĂ©irĂonn tacaĂocht leanĂşnach an Ăşdaráis áitiĂşil.
Tá cead ón Roinn Spóirt de dhith comh maith. Tá sé curtha in iúl acu gur cuireadh moill orthu, ach go bhfuil oifigeach atá cáilithe go cuà ceaptha acu anois chun dul ar aghaidh leis an bpróiseas ceadaithe.
English
The next milestone in the Home4Cuala project is tendering for the construction of the building. This will be done in compliance with public procurement rules, which are very prescriptive in how the process is conducted to ensure it is fair and competitive.
The Design Team have been working hard on this, and have now completed all the drawings. The bills of materials are being prepared; this is important information to allow construction firms price the work.
In a very positive development, DLRCC Project Governance Board has approved proceeding to tender. This helps sustain momentum and demonstrates the ongoing support of our local authority for the project.
Department of Sports approval is also required to tender the construction. They have flagged that they have been delayed by a staffing issue, though they have now appointed a suitably qualified officer to proceed with the approval process.
