The GAA Healthy Clubs Programme aims to help clubs support the holistic health of their members and communities they serve. The programme aims to help clubs identify what they are already dong well, identify areas where they can or would like to improve, and empower them to ensure that everyone who engages with their club benefits from the experience in a health enhancing way, be they players, officers, coaches, parents, supporters, or members of their local community.

In 2025, Cuala appointed a Healthy Club Officer whose role is to embed a healthy club philosophy while integrating health into the day to day club activities in a sustainable way.
Find out more about the GAA Healthy Club Programme

Healthy Club Pillars

There are 6 key pillars of the GAA Healthy Club. Some of the 2025 activities of Cuala are categorised under these pillars below.

  • Physical Activity

    • Regular training from Academy to Seniors
    • Gym
    • Strength and conditioning from juvenile upwards
    • Social support as part of coaching and volunteering training

  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Gaelic for Mothers and Others
    • Hurling for Dads and Other Lads
    • All Stars
    • 60s Gym
    • Breakfast club

  • Community Development

    • Cuala Sports and Social Integration Project (SSIP) outreach activities
    • Partnership with Kyiv Gaels GAA Club
    • Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Programme for Transition Year students
    • Cuala 4 Zambia
    • Cuala le Gaeilge
    • Amgen Student Bursary Awards

  • Mental Fitness

    • GAA Ahead of the Game programme for juveniles
    • Cuala Choir

  • Healthy Eating

    • No tuck shop
    • Healthy off-pitch snacks
    • Nutrition talks and training from juvenile upwards

  • Substance Abuse and Gambling

    • Talks on alcohol impact in sport

Useful Links / Naisc Úsáideacha

GAA Healthy Club Programme
Contact the Healthy Club Officer

Healthy Club News

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