Down GAA Coaching & Games Dept.

Up to date news and information relating to all areas of Coaching and Games Development within Co. Down

[Down GAA Coaching & Games Dept. @AnDunCandG]

“MOURNE”

Down GAA Coaching & Games Newsletter

July 2025
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https://t.co/9tJ8hn6rYP

[Down GAA Coaching & Games Dept. @AnDunCandG]

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[Fergal Rogers @FergalHPO]

Busy few days with ICGG Coaching course @ Clann Mhurn followed by first U16 Talent Academy session helping the lads with their Level 1 Hurling practical assessments #hurling #hurlingdevelopment @officialdowngaa @AnDunCandG

[Down GAA Coaching & Games Dept. @AnDunCandG]

Great work Brian 👏🏻

[Brian Morgan @bmorganUDO]

Delighted to kick off our new 'Community Catch & Kick' programme last night in Barcroft Community Centre. Some great skills on display from the local children, with some trying Gaelic Football for the first time - Maith thú 👏🏻 @AnDunCandG @officialdowngaa

[Brian Morgan @bmorganUDO]

Delighted to kick off our new 'Community Catch & Kick' programme last night in Barcroft Community Centre. Some great skills on display from the local children, with some trying Gaelic Football for the first time - Maith thú 👏🏻 @AnDunCandG @officialdowngaa

[Official Down GAA @officialdowngaa]

🔴⚫️EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH DOWN GAA! 🔴⚫️

[Ulster GAA @UlsterGAA]

💼 JOB OPPORTUNITY: @officialdowngaa are welcoming applications for the role of GAA Schools Participation Officer within St Malachy’s HS, Castlewellan.

The job holder will be responsible for the delivery of games development player participation and retention programmes within St. Malachy’s HS.

The role will focus on growing playing numbers and supporting coaches with the preparation of school teams and associated logistics.

Deadline: 4pm, Friday 6 February 2026
👉 https://t.co/QuIP6iLZCS

@SMHSchool

[Fergal Rogers @FergalHPO]

A fresh morning @ Bunscoil Castlewellan, great talent on show @CastlewellanGAC @liatroimfGAA @bryansfordgaa @AnDunCandG

[Fergal Rogers @FergalHPO]

Busy few days with ICGG Coaching course @ Clann Mhurn followed by first U16 Talent Academy session helping the lads with their Level 1 Hurling practical assessments #hurling #hurlingdevelopment @officialdowngaa @AnDunCandG

[Aughlisnafin GAC @AughlisnafinGAC]

We were represented at the @officialdowngaa Indoor 5-aside blitz held yesterday evening by
Kaiden, Riley, Ciarán,
Niall, Mark and Connaire.

The boys were superb 👌 well done lads

[Brian Morgan @bmorganUDO]

Great day on Saturday delivering an ICGG Football course to the juvenile coaches of @NewryShamrocks & @newryboscogac .

Delighted to facilitate great discussions about coaching ideas and practices going on in both clubs.

@AnDunCandG @officialdowngaa

[Ronan Sheehan @newryhurler1]

Massive thanks to all the clubs, parents , lads for their support ...also our senior hurling panel members whose coaching is key part of the programme and of course our @AnDunCandG staff @FergalHPO , Danny Toner and Conor O Toole not forgetting our secretary Sean Og 🔴⚫

[Down GAA Coaching & Games Dept. @AnDunCandG]

Not to be missed!! One of the best days in the GAA’s Coach Education Calendar!!

#getsignedup

[Down GAA Coaching & Games Dept. @AnDunCandG]

FAST APPROACHING!!!!

Not to be missed!!!

#coacheducation
@Stevie_Poacher

[Official Down GAA @officialdowngaa]

Huge day of learning for coaches coming in early December!!

Not to be missed!!

Contact @Stevie_Poacher for further details & registration!!

#coacheducation

[Ronan Sheehan @newryhurler1]

Early start this morning as a new inter county year begins then onto the penultimate session of the @AnDunCandG Be Better programme in Castlewellan

[Ronan Sheehan @newryhurler1]

Schools across Newry and from Carrick as well @ShamrocksNewry @WarrenpointGAA @AnDunCandG

[Down GAA Coaching & Games Dept. @AnDunCandG]

Great opportunity for all coaches!!

Always a great day in Newry and one of the best attended Coach Education Opportunities in Ireland!!

Contact @Stevie_Poacher for registration and event details!

[Official Down GAA @officialdowngaa]

Huge day of learning for coaches coming in early December!!

Not to be missed!!

Contact @Stevie_Poacher for further details & registration!!

#coacheducation

[Official Down GAA @officialdowngaa]

Huge day of learning for coaches coming in early December!!

Not to be missed!!

Contact @Stevie_Poacher for further details & registration!!

#coacheducation

[Official Down GAA @officialdowngaa]

Down GAA are delighted to announce that we will be holding an Award 1 Hurling Adult GAA Coaching Course in January 2026.

Venue: Castlewellan GAC
Date(s): 16th, 17th & 18th January 2026
•Friday 16th: 7pm - 10pm
•Saturday 17th: 9.30am - 4pm
•Sunday 18th: 9.30am - 3pm

Cost: £70pp

Registration Link https://t.co/vRsRsujPM5

Enrolment Key: CastleA1AHJ26

[Ronan Sheehan @newryhurler1]

It was a wet and windy @st_colmans today for the annual primary school hurling blitz ....didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the 10 plus teams in attendance ....well done as always to Aidan and Mark for their super efforts to promote our national game @AnDunCandG

[Down GAA Coaching & Games Dept. @AnDunCandG]

Fantastic Education Opportunity for coaches to learn from some of the best in the business!!

Contact @Stevie_Poacher for registration details!!

[Steven Poacher @Stevie_Poacher]

🔴🟢 Less than 4 Weeks to go! ⏳️🔴🟢

Our schools annual Coach Education day 📝
Unbelievable line up again this year and fantastic numbers to date.
In partnership with @DeelySport @CiDeely & supported by @performasports

📢 More big news this week 💪

[Ronan Sheehan @newryhurler1]

Another excellent session for the @AnDunCandG Be Better programme , over 60 kids today again learning from our Down coaches Fergal Rodgers and @officialdowngaa senior hurler Paul Sheehan 🔴⚫