Tuarascáil An Runaí

A Chairde, rún an ratha d’fhear ar bith ´a shaothrú’. Is chontae sin. Tugaimid aitheantas d’obair dual dúinn cuidiú le chéile féinmhuinín ár na scoileanna agus na gcoláistí i gCúige B’iomaí an ócáid iontach a tharla i rith mball a atógáil ar mhaithe le todhchaí atá Uladh agus molaimid Coláiste Phádraig, na bliana seo chuaigh thart dár gcluichí, tuillte againn agus a thugann spreagadh Machaire Rátha, iar Chorn Uí Ógáin a dár gCumann agus dóibh siúd a raibh dúinn dul ó neart go neart. bhuachaint arís. páirt acu i gcúrsaí CLG. Cé nach bhfuil Sna Craobhacha Peile Uladh rinne Airgeadas an líon céanna craobhacha Uile-Éireann Muineachán éacht ar leith na coirn I rith na bliana seo caite tháinig fás againn agus a bhí roimhe, b’fhearr an Sinsearacha agus Mionúir agus bhuaigh leantach ar airgeadas Chomhairle Uladh. t-iomaíochas dár gCraobhacha, na An Cabhán an Craobh Peile Faoi-21 don Tharla seo go príomhach mar gheall foirne a ghlac páirt iontu agus spéis dara bliain as a chéile. Bhuaigh Aontroim ar mhéaduithe inár gcuid idirghnímh an phobail inár gcúrsaí i mbliana ná na craobhacha mionúir agus faoi-21 le forais seachtracha maidir leis an mar a bhí i 2012. Nuair a chuirtear agus le taispeántas den chéad scoth athfhorbairt atá beartaithe do Pháirc seo san áireamh leis an dul chun cinn sháraigh na fhoireann sin Loch Garman Mhic Asmaint, agus fuarthas tuarascáil go ginearálta inár gcontaetha, inár chun cluiche ceannais na hÉireann a an iniúchóra ar ár bhfeidhmiúcháin. Is gcumainn agus inár scoileanna, tá bhaint amach. Cé gur chaill Aontroim in é an toradh a bhí ann ná bronnadh an forbairt leantach na gcluichí soiléir. aghaidh fhoireann eisceachtúil ón Chlár chreidiúnaithe is airde atá rangaithe ar an ócáid mhór, ba ghaisce áirithe do Tá ár bplean straitéiseach reatha ag mar Substaintiúil. Déanann an leibhéal na hUltaigh dul chomh fada sin. Imríodh seo deimhniú go bhfuil na gnéithe teacht chun deiridh agus tá obair idir cluiche ceannais an Chraobh Idir-Chúige fóirsteanacha chun ár gcuid airgeadais lámha againn pleanáil don tréimhse ar Pháirc an Chrócaigh agus léirigh an a bhainistiú agus a stiúradh ar dhóigh suas go 2020 agus beidh gá le hionchur taispeántas a rinne foireann Uladh arís na atá cuí agus achomair. Idir seo agus agus substaintiúil ó dhaoine rannpháirtithe hiarrachtaí a dhéanann ár gcuid imreoirí obair leanúnach i dtaca le hioncam agus trasna limistéar iomlán an Chumainn agus ár mbainisteoirí, chomh maith le caiteachas na Comhairle féin, is léir go chun an cháipéis a chríochnú roimh lucht tacaíochta Uladh agus na contaetha bhfuil na héilimh ar Chomhairle Uladh dheireadh 2014. Tá ar intinn againn ar fad don chomórtas seo. Cothaímid ardaithe go mór. Tá ár n-aschur maoinithe go mbeidh an beart seo againn dúil sa dúchas a bhaineann le club, contae go dtí na contaetha um fhorbairt oiliúna fóirsteanach do chuspóirí agus idéil nó cúige. agus na gcluichí athraithe go bonn míosúil CLG agus go gcuirfear pleanáil chuí i ina ábhair sásaimh agus ba chóir go bhfeidhm le cinntiú go mbeidh ár gcuid Sa tSraith Peile Náisiúnta Allianz, bhí gcuideoidh an t-athrú seo le sreabhadh foireann Ultach in achan cheann de na oibre oiriúnach, tábhachtach agus airgid dár gcomhaonaid ar fad. cluichí ceannais roinne: bhuaigh Doire forbarthach sna blianta atá romhainn. Roinn 2 agus bhuaigh Muineachán Roinn Chonacthas méadú leantach i lion Oibrímid ar phobail láidre agus stuama 3, ach theip ar Thír Eoghain nach mór na sluaite cluichí i rith na bliana seo a thógáil ar bhonn ár gcluichí, ár Roinn 3 a bhuachaint i gcoinne Átha caite agus de réir a chéile tá ioncam na dteanga, ár gceol agus ár n-oidhreacht. Cliath. Tá moladh tuillte ag CLG an Athar Comhairle ag éirí inoibrithe arís. Fuarthas Mhic Con Charraige, An Chorr Chríochach ardú ioncaim thar na comórtais Uladh ar as ucht Craobh Peile Idirmheánach fad agus de bhrí sin gabhaimid buíochas Cruthaíonn éifeacht an ghéarchéim Clubanna na hÉireann a ghnóthú don leis na baill agus an lucht tacaíochta agus eacnamaíochta éilimh dúshlánacha dár dara huair, agus mar sin de coinníodh brat a ndílseacht agus a dtiomantas. Rinneadh gclubanna go fóill ach tá dóchas ann go Uladh in airde sna craobhacha clubanna an oiread seo gan na táillí isteach a ardú bhfuil muid ag dul i dtreo todhchaí níos náisiúnta 2013. Saothraíonn dua bua agus le cúig bliana anuas agus chruthaigh sé fearr agus go spreagfaidh ár n-aonaid is mar thoradh ar sin a bhuaigh An Dún fírinne na habairte nach mbuaileann aon ar fad iad siúd atá difhostaithe nó a Corn Chríostóir Uí Rinn i ndiaidh cluiche rud bheith i láthair ann. Tá margaíocht bhfuil traenáil de dhith orthu. Tá páirt ceannais iontach corraitheach ar Pháirc na gcluichí leathnaithe againn agus glactha againn i scéimeanna fostaíochta an Chrócaigh i mí Mheithimh. San áit bhí méadú suntasach sna díolacháin chun feabhas a chur ar ionchais na chéanna ar an lá sin bhuaigh Dún na nGall ticéad ar-líne agus taobh thiar den ndaoine nach bhfuil ag obair trína gcuid Corn Niocláis Mhic Riocaird le sárimirt fheabhas seo tá eilimintí tábhachtacha bunscileanna agus féinmhuiníne a neartú. agus léirigh na Conallaigh go bhfuil cloch maraon le tickets.ie agus ionaid díolta Mar a dúirt an Dr. an tArdeaspag Cróc, ‘Is é mhíle eile sroicthe ag iománaíocht sa an Ghrúpa Musgrave. Rinneadh an infheistíocht i gcluichí, i bhforbairt na ionchur i ngnó na Comhairle eiseamlárach amach cluichí ceannais na Sraithe Peile gcluichí agus i ngnéithe forbartha eile a agus d’oibrigh sé go dílis ar mhaithe le Náisiúnta, le torthaí difriúla. Chloígh Baile chothabháil nó a ardú. Tá seo sofheicthe CLG agus Comhairle Uladh. Sa Rannóg Átha Cliath Tír Eoghain i gcluiche iontach go háirithe le dáileadh 50% d’ioncam na Airgeadais agus Gnó tá Michillín Nic Giolla taitneamhach le Roinn 1 a réiteach, fuair gcraobhacha clubanna go dtí na clubanna Uír i gceannas, agus Brian Ó Maoláin agus Doire an lámh in uachtar ar an Iarmhí i rannpháirtíochta ar bhonn foirmle atá Pól Ó Saindéir ag obair ann chomh maith. gcluiche ceannais Roinn 2, agus bhí an bunaithe. Ionchur dian is ea a dhéanann siad agus ceann is fearr ag Muineachán ar An Mhí i táimid buíoch díobh as a ndúthracht san gcluiche mór Roinn 3. Beidh sé ina ábhar Bhí ioncam €6,059,080 ag Comhairle earnáil oibre chinniúnach seo. sóláis do Dhoire agus do Mhuineachán Uladh i 2013 agus gach deontas san gur féidir leo bheith ag dúil le himirt áireamh. B’ionann ár bhfáltais cluichí, Comórtais Cúige ag céim níos airde sa bhliain 2013. San €1,578,210, agus 26% den mhéid seo, i Tháinig an Corn Anglo-Celt ar ais go iománaíocht, shroich Dún na nGall cluiche gcomparáid le 26% den ioncam iomlán i Muineachán i mbliana den chéad uair ceannais Roinn 3 den Sraith Naisiúnta ach 2012. Is ionann ár n-iomcam ó dheontais, ó bhí 1988 ann. D’fhill an dá chorn chaill na Conallaigh in aghaidh Fhine Gall. €1,682,135, agus 28% den iomlán i craobhacha idir-chlubanna Uladh ar Sáraíodh an díoma sin nuair a bhuaigh siad 2013, i gcomparáid le 24% i 2012. B’é ais go dtí bailte aithnidiúla, cumainn Corn Niocláis Mhic Riocaird go sleachtmhar €5,786,045 caiteachais iomlán na bliana na seamróg i mBaile an Doire (sa pheil) tamall ina dhiaidh. Tháinig Corn Chríostóir seo chuaigh thart. Chomh maith leis sin, agus Loch gCaol (san iománaíocht). Tá Uí Rinn ar ais go hUlaidh fosta tar éis caitheadh €156,200 ar infheistíocht sna curiarracht nach beag ag Loch gCaol do bhua An Dúin ag Páirc an Chrócaigh. páirceanna agus san ionfrastructhúr. Bhí ceithre chraobh i ndiaidh a chéile a Comhghairdeas le gach duine a raibh páirt brábús oibriúcháin de luach €116,835 bhuachaint ag an leibhéal seo. Tá na acu sna héachtaí seo. ar fheidhmiú na bliana agus aistríodh an sluaite ag cluichí na gCraobhchomhórtais méid seo go dtí ár gciste carntha. Déantar Idir-Chlubanna Uladh ag dul i méid go Sa chéad chomórtas i mbliana, Corn an iniúchadh ar an tréchur airgeadais fóill agus d’éirigh linn tinrimh níos airde a Dr Mhic Cionnaith, bhí an lá le Tír Eoghain go leithleach agus is é seo bunú an mhealladh chuig na cluichí ceannais peile i gcoinne Mhuineacháin ar scór 4-11 go tionscnaimh iomlán. Táimid buíoch leis an agus iománaíochta. 1-10 i gcluiche ceannais an-sultmhar ar Ghrúpa Oibre Airgeachais agus Rialachais Pháirc Lúthchleas Ard Mhacha. Gabhaim agus Breandán Ó hUisce as a dtreoraíocht B’é seo an dara bliain de Shraith Iomána mo bhuíochas le Cumhacht TÉ as urraíocht ar an obair ríthábhachtach seo. Tugaimid ‘Táin’ a raibh 46 club ag imirt ann ó chúige a thabhairt don chomórtas tábhachtach Cléirigh agus Conchúr Mac Mánais cúl an comhlíonach leis an Treoraí Gorm nó dhéanaimid agus go háirithe cad chuige aitheantas don Roinn Cultúir, Ealaíon agus Uladh ar fad maraon le Lú agus Longfort. seo i gclár cluichí CLG Uladh. duine le bua a chinntiú ar an scór 3-12 i Dearg (mar atá oiriúnach). Chuidigh a oibrímid ar mhaithe le forbairt pobail Fóillíochta agus don Ardchomhairle mar D’aistrigh na clubanna Chonnacht a bhí gcoinne 0-17 a d’aimsigh Laighin agus ar muid le ceapachán ceannairí imeachta a fheabhsú. D’eascair páirtíocht le gheall ar na deontais a bhronn siad i dtaca ag glacadh páirte ann ón tús go dtí rannóg Tugaim comhghairdeas don triúr imreoir deireadh bhí craobh idir-chúige eile tuillte a bhfuil na scileanna fóirsteanacha feidhmiú Comhoibriú Éireann as seo le tionscnamh Pháirc Mhic Asmaint. Chonnacht dá gcuid féin. Bhí cúig roinn Ultacha ar a bronnadh gradaim ‘All-Stars’ i ag Ulaidh. Comhghairdeas le gach duine a acu, chun cuidiú le cur i bhfeidhm na agus tionóladh dhá imeacht i mBÁC ann san iomlán agus dhá rannóg in achan mbliana: Cóilín Breathnach agus Conchúr raibh páirt acu ann. riachtanas a bhaineann le heagrú clár agus i mBéal Feirste a thug aitheantas Chuidigh maoir, oifigigh foirne, baill cheann de na ranna. B’iad seo a leanas na Mac Mánais (Muineachán) agus Seán na gcluichí atá againn. don bheart atá déanta ag CLG chun de Chomhairle Uladh agus iad atá buaiteoirí ranna: Dún Láthaí (Aontroim), Caomhánach (Tír Eoghain). Comhairle Uladh caidreamh pobail a fheabhsú agus gníomhach taobh istigh de na contaetha Tír na nÓg (Aontroim), Cumann Sheáin Leathnaíonn obair na Comhairle go Déanann oifigigh agus baill Chomhairle féidearthacht todhchaí i bpáirt a neartú. ar ár son go mór linn clár cluichí iontach Uí Néill (Aontroim), Naomh Adhamhnán Comórtais Idir-Chúige leanúnach agus chonacthas a lán dul chun Uladh obair ollmhór go leanúnach Rinne CLG, maraon le Comhairle Uladh, cuimsitheach a eagrú i rith na bliana seo (Dún na nGall) agus Naomh Feichin Coinníodh na craobhacha idir-chúige peile cinn i bhforbairt CLG in Ulaidh i rith na i gcuideachta leo siúd a oibríonn ar cur i láthair ag na cainteanna Haass agus caite agus ní fhéadfadh linn feidhmiú (Lú). Ghlac 40 club páirt i Sraith Peile agus iománaíochta ar chlár na gcluichí i bliana seo caite. Is é an taobh is dúshlánaí fhochoistí agus lenár bhfoireann oibre mhol muid na prionsabail a bhaineann gan a gcuid oibre go leanúnach. Tá muid na gClubanna Uladh, faoi urraíocht 2013. Tá áthas ar mhuintir Uladh go bhfuil dár gcuid oibre leanúnacha ná an obair a a dhéanann a ndíchill, agus is de bharr le meas, freagracht agus cearta. Tá ár an-buíoch as díograis achan bhall a ‘Chúinne Uí Chuinn’, 15 acu ag imirt sé mar chuid d’fhéilire na gcluichí go dtí bhaineann le plean athfhorbartha Pháirc seo le chéile a chinntigh muid dul i gclubanna go fóill i lár a bpobal agus tá chaitheann a gcuid ama go flaithiúil ar sa ghrád sinsearach agus 25 sa ghrád 2014 agus tá súil againn go mbeidh sé Mhic Asmaint agus na riachtanais a ngleic leis na dúshláin a chuirtear orainn. a ngníomhaíochtaí eiseamlárach ar na feadh na bliana. Déanann siad an t-ualach idirmheánach. Bhuaigh Ard Bó agus An ann go buan. B’iad foirne na Mumhan an chuireann sí sin ar chúrsaí na Comhairle. Is Tá sé suntasach go bhfaigheann ár gcuid slite go soláthraíonn siad na gnéithe oibre go deonach, mar a dhéanann a Srath Bán (Tír Eoghain) na cluichí ceannais freasúra ar Pháirc Lúthchleas Ard Mhacha léir go bhfuil dul chun cinn déanta ach tá oibre aitheantas ó fhorais seachtracha atá cinniúnach cur le sochaí láidir agus lán baill foirne atá ríthábhachtach dár sinsearacha agus idirmheánacha, agus Dé Domhnaigh 17 Feabhra. Buaileadh a lán le déanamh go fóill sula mbeidh seo agus is mór an fhianaise é d’iarrachtaí inbhuanaithe a chuideoidh le forbairt bhfeidhmiúcháin i láthair na gcluichí. an dá chluiche sin á imirt le chéile ar an iománaithe Uladh ar an scór 1-14 i gcoinne curtha i gcrích. Ina theannta sin cuireadh gach duine atá gafa leis an obair ar fad ar ghinearálta na hÉireann. Bíonn an Cisteoir, Oilibhéar Ó Gealagáin, Charraig Mhór. Thug an comórtas seo deis 3-20 ach d’éirigh leis na peileadóirí ó ar bun fochoiste úr a bhfuil freagracht dhóigh éigin. i lár an aonaigh agus bhí se ina oibreoir do chlubanna gníomh iomaíoch a bheith thuaidh na fir ó theas a shárú, 1-14 in aige i dtaca le sláinte agus sábháilteacht Tá ualach ama agus fuinnimh caite ag ár ar leith in achan ghné dár gcuid oibre acu ag an leibhéal cuí roimh thús na gclár éadan 1-13. Imríodh an cluiche ceannais ag na faichí spóirt. Tá coistí coibhéiseacha Déanann an Cumann seo, i bpáirtíocht le n-Uachtarán, Máirtín Mac Aibhne, ar an idir geataí a eagrú ag na cluichí, cuntas a cluichí laistigh de na contaetha. ar Pháirc an Chrócaigh ar 24 Feabhra curtha ar bun sna contaetha agus má Comhairle Uladh, teagmháil le réimhse obair atá gaolta le bheith chun tosaigh na dhéanamh ar an airgead agus achan ghné agus bhain an lucht tacaíochta sult as an oibríonn siad i lámha a chéile cinnteofar leathan de ghrúpaí, eagrais agus fhorais. comhairle chúige. Chaith sé a chuid ama eile atá gaolta leis. Tá a chuid oibre agus a Bhain trí fhoireann ó Chúige Uladh chluiche corraitheach sin. Scóráil Séimí Ó go bhfuil ár gcluichí eagraithe go cuí, Tá an obair seo tábhachtach le cinntiú go hiontach flaithiúil agus é ag déanamh maoirsithe go slán agus thar aon rud eile go dtuigfidh daoine cé muid, cad a ionadaíochta don Chumann ag achan leibhéal le díograis agus dúthracht agus treoraíocht do chlubanna ar a lán ábhair n-oibreoirí eacnamaíochta a fháil amach gabhaimid buíochas leis as sin. Tugaimid maraon le ceisteanna dlíthiúla casta, agus bhog muid ar aghaidh go dtí an dara ómós don Leas-Uachtarán, Mhicheál cuirimid traenáil ar fáil do chlubanna, pas soláthair i mí Iúil. Ina dhiaidh sin rinne Ó hÓsáin, a chaith léar mór dá chuid dá n-oifigigh, dá n-oiliúnaithe agus dá ceann de na hoibreoirí eacnamaíochta ama oibriú ar son na Comhairle thar na meantóirí agus tugaimid tacaíocht do agóid dhlíthiúil mharthanach nár réitíodh gníomhaíochtaí ar fad agus chabhraigh chlubanna maidir le grinnfhiosrúchán go dtí mí na Samhna. Tá an próiseas seo sé go cumasach leis an Uachtarán ar agus creidiúnú faoin scéim ‘Club Maith’. dulta ar aghaidh chuig céim an chinnidh feadh na bliana ar fad. Tá sé cruthaithe Tacaímid fosta le mórthionscnaimh agus bhí fógra le bheith déanta ar an ag Oilibhéar Ó Gealagáin gur Cisteoir forbartha trí chomhairle, treoraíocht agus ábhar seo go luath i ndiaidh na Nollag. Tá dícheallach agus coinsiasach é agus bhí sé comhairle a thabhairt ó thaobh polasaí Bord Thionscadal an Staidiam freagrach ina chrann taca le Comhairle Uladh agus rialachais de. Tá strúchtúr clubanna don fhorbairt spórtúil is mó ar oileán na d’fhreastail sé ar a lán ócáidí thar ceann iontach bríomhar againn ar a dhíritear aird hÉireann faoi láthair agus is dual dó dul na Comhairle. Taifeadaimid ár mbuíochas ár mball agus ár dtacaithe. Molaimid go i ngleic go leanúnach le roinnt mhaith le Seán Ó Conghaile as ucht a chuid oibre fóill go bhfuil CLG ann don chlann ar fad forais, gníomhaireachtaí agus ranna. Bhí mar Oifigeach Caidrimh Phoiblí. Bíonn sé ar feadh an tsaoil. an próiseas iontach dúshlánach go dtí seo ag plé leis na meáin cumarsáide ar bhonn agus is mar sin a bheidh sé go deireadh na laethúil agus cuidíonn sé leis na hoifigigh I dteannta na hoibre atá idir lámha forbartha agus don tréimhse rialúcháin ar réimse leathan de dhualgais thar ceann ag an Choiste um Fhorbairt Clubanna ina dhiaidh. Ag am na scríbhinne seo is CLG in Ulaidh. agus Áiseanna Fisiciúla, agus Coiste na iomaí ábhar ata le bheith réitithe maraon bPáirceanna agus na Sábháilteachta, leis an chás gnó deireanach agus an Thug baill de Chomhairle Uladh go déantar an monatóireacht agus an chomhaontú maoinithe; tá an dá cheann flaithiúil dá gcuid ama agus sholáthair phleanáil chun cinn atá riachtanach acu chun tosaigh go maith ach tá níos siad seirbhís d’fheidhmithe ginearálta de réir na Pleananna Straitéiseacha ag mó le déanamh sula mbeidh siad bainte CLG in Ulaidh. Gníomhaíonn siad ar achan leibhéil na gcontaetha agus na gcúigí. amach. Thug an Cathaoirleach agus an leibhéal dár gcúrsaí maraon le fónamh Tá léar mór clubanna inár measc a bhfuil tOifigeach Sinsearach Freagrach, Tomás ar fhochoistí chomh maith le tacú na pleananna acu a threoraíonn an bealach Ó Dalaigh, cuid mhór ama le cinntiú go riachtanais oibríochtiúla ar lae na gcluichí. tosaigh dár gCumann agus tá muid go mbainfear amach na spriocanna amlíne Aithnímid obair na mball dá ndílseacht mór i bhfiacha leo dá gcuid oibre. Ag agus an toradh a bhí beartaithe ón tús. agus dá dtacaíocht. Taifeadaimid cuidiú leis an obair seo tá an rannóg um D’oibrigh sé go díograiseach, go crógach ár mbuíochas díobh a fhágfaidh an Fhorbairt Pobail agus Chúrsaí Poiblí i agus go cruinndíreach leis an tionscadal Chomhairle ag an Chomhthionól seo agus gComhairle Uladh, a dhéanann réimse a chur chun cinn in ainneoin na n-ábhar is mór ár meas ar an méid iontach atá clár a sholáthraíonn tacaíocht dhíreach crua, agus mar thoradh air tá sé ag cloí leis déanta ag Éamonn Ó hAodha, Proinnsias idir cúrsaí sláinte agus sábháilteacht an chlár oibre agus tá sé insoláthartha. Mac Gabhann agus Dónal Ó Scolláin a ar bhóithre. Molaim an obair fhiúntach Leanann an Chomhairle ar aghaidh le dul rinne ionadaíocht ar leith dá gcontaetha; ata déanta ag Riain Ó Fiannaí, Aibhlín chun cinn an staidiam cé go mbíonn na guímid dea-mhéin dóibh mar oifigigh CLG Uí Chuimín, Sharon Nic Eochaidh-Uí mílte ceisteanna le plé ar bhonn laethúil. sa todhchaí. Gharmaile, Máire Mhic Meanmain, Dónal Mac An Ailín agus Fionntán Ó Dubhda. Tá an cur i bhfeidhm idir lámha ag Tugaim ómós inniu d’obair Aogáin Uí Grúpa Stiúrtha an Tionscadail, faoi Fhearghail, iar-uachtarán Chomhairle Páirceanna cheannas Stiofáin Mhic Gaoithin, Uladh, a fhágfaidh an chomhairle i ndiaidh Tá tionscnamh athfhorbartha Pháirc Mhic Urraitheoir an Tionscadail, agus an ceathrú chéad oibre éachtach thar réimse Asmaint dulta chun cinn idir comhthionól Comhairleoir Teicniciúil Neamhspleách, cúram idir teachta ón Chabhán agus oifigí na bliana seo caite agus inniu. Baineadh Tadhg Ó hEarcáin, ag cuidiú leis. Tá Chomhairle Uladh ar fad. Thiomáin sé é amach Céim D d’Institiúid Ríoga Ailtirí siad i lár teagmhála leis an Fhoireann féin do CLG in Ulaidh agus táimid go mór i na Breataine i mí an Mhárta agus Céim Chomhtháite Soláthair, Mott McDonald, bhfiacha leis as a chuid oibre. Guímid gach E i mí Bealtaine. Cuireadh isteach an agus tá siad ag dul i ngleic go leanúnach rath ar Aogán sna hiarrachtaí atá roimhe. t-iarratas pleanála i mí an Mheithimh leis an Roinn Cultúir, Ealaíon agus agus fuarthas cead i mí na Nollag. Is Fóillíochta agus an Seirbhís Pleanála Forbairt na gClubanna ionann seo agus cloch mhíle ollmhór i mBéal Feirste. Bhí Riain Ó Fiannaí i Tá obair Chomhairle Uladh dírithe ar dúinn. Le linn na tréimshe céanna gceannas as rannpháirtíocht sa phobal, na Clubanna agus tá láidreacht an cuireadh na heilimintí soláthair chun agus Tadhg Ó hEarcáin agus Sharon Nic Chumainn tógtha ar na bunúis ag leibhéal cinn de réir an chonartha. I mí Aibreáin Eochaidh-Uí Gharmaile ag cuidiú leis sa na gclubanna. Cabhraímid leo sa treo thosaigh muid ar an chéad chéim dul go ghníomhaíocht chasta seo le hionadaithe seo chomh fada agus is féidir. Tugaimid dtí an margadh le spéis agus scóip na pobail agus poiblí agus a lán grúpaí leasmhara maraon le páirtithe polaitiúla meastachán a gcuid seachadta. Agus mar haclaíochta agus do choinceap na agus Comhairle Cathrach Bhéal Feirste. sin táimid ag comhoibriú le gach leibhéal rannpháirtíochta foirne. Tá ionchur mór déanta ag Míchillín Nic an Chumainn chun eilimintí na straitéise Giolla Uír sa phleanáil airgeadais iomlán oiliúna agus cluichí a chur i bhfeidhm. Tá na hoifigigh forbartha réigiúnda agus sna hamlínte a bhaineann leis an Oibrímid go dlúth le Gréasán an Choláiste iománaíochta gníomhach ar fud togra le linn na tréimhse ar fad. Thug Oscailte chun fíorú neamhspleách do Uladh. Aimsíonn siad ar chlubanna Eoghan de Siún comhairle agus d’oibrigh cháilíochtaí a bhunú, mar a dhéanaimid iománaíochta, bunscoileanna agus sé ar dhearadh na riachtanas d’imreoirí fosta le hOiliúint Éireann. De réir a chéile meánscoileanna, agus nascanna idir agus oifigigh agus bhí sé gníomhach i fásann an t-éileamh do thraenáil agus clubanna agus scoileanna cibé áit is soláthar na n-áiseanna pobail a bheidh cháilíochtaí, agus táimid ag feidhmiú féidir leo. Soláthraíonn siad tacaíocht do ina mbuntáiste mór do chathair Bhéal laistigh de na struchtúir ginearálta atá na hoiliúnaithe taobh istigh de chlár na Feirste agus ceantar Bhaile Andarsan ceadaithe ag CLG. scuad forbartha agus cinntíonn siad go go háirithe. Déanann Gearóidín Nic gcomhlíontar riachtanais na scoileanna Caomhánach, Riarthóir an Staidiam, na Úsáidimid go fóill na scoileanna barr barr feabhais agus na scuad forbartha hionchuir staidiam a riarú agus a thacú feabhais agus na scuaid forbartha mar féin. Tacaíonn agus treoraíonn siad leis na go fóill, agus tá seo fíorthábhachtach uirlis do shainaithint na n-imreoirí hoiliúnaithe iománaíochta sna clubanna do sholáthar an tionscadail laistigh de sárchumasacha. Cuidíonn na comórtais agus contaetha ar mhaithe le forbairt na hamlínte sainithe chomh maith le rathiúla Chorn Shéamais Mhic Uiginn ghinearálta an spóirt ar fud an chúige. bheith dochraideach ar a cuid ama agus agus Chorn Bhun Cranncha linn an Aithnímid ceannasaíocht Shéamais Mhic dílseachta. Gabhaimid buíochas le gach sprioc seo a bhaint amach mar a Darra sa réim seo agus tá a fhios againn duine a bhfuil páirt acu sa tionscadal thugann siad deis forbartha d’imreoirí. go mbeidh mbláth ar an iarracht leantach staidiam as a gcuid ionchuir. Tugann a struchtúir blitzchomórtais deis seo faoi dheireadh. d’ógánaigh dul i ngleic lena gcomhaoisigh Forbairt na gCluichí agus deis breithmheas a thabhairt ar Tugann Comhdháil Bhliantúil Oiliúna Cothaíonn Comhairle Uladh na cluichí chaighdeáin in achan ghné d’fhorbairt na agus Forbartha na gCluichí deis CLG uilig. Tá cláir agus tacaíocht dearaithe n-imreoirí. Tionóladh cláir forbartha na iontach d’oiliúnaithe feidhmiú de réir mar chuid de Bhealach Forbartha um gcluichí do pháistí agus do dhaoine óga le dea-chleachtais. Chuir na ceardlanna Lúthchleasaithe ar Feadh an tSaoil. míchumais fisiceacha agus foghlama ag dúshláin móra ar ár bpearsanra oiliúna ag Chinntigh sé seo go mbíonn ár gcláir achan leibhéal de CLG agus bhí deiseanna leibhéal na gclubanna agus leibhéal na forbartha i dtaca le hoiliúint agus cluichí acu imirt ar ár mórfhaichí spóirt maraon gcontaetha. Sholáthair Ulaidh comhrá ar leanúnach agus forchéimnitheach. Tá le Páirc an Chrócaigh. Tá seoladh an na bunábhair oiliúna atá oiriúnach agus ar an obair i gceist iontu dearaithe chun na chomórtais iománaíochta idir-chúige an bhealach feidhmiúcháin. himreoirí a fhorbairt ó thaobh scileanna, ina chúis áthais agus aithnímid an obair aclaíocht agus tuiscint den spórt, chomh atá á dhéanamh ag na hoiliúnaithe agus Déanann CLG Uladh creidiúnú a thabhairt maith le tuiscint ar na rialacha imeartha, pearsanra atá bainte leis. go fóill do roinnt cláir taobh istigh de dhéantar go bliantúil, tionóladh Cúrsa cáilíocht Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge a bhaint de na hainmneacha iomláine, leagain agus chun cinntiú ag an am céanna go Chreatlach na gCáilíochtaí agus na Gaeilge Shéamuis de Faoite sna Dúnaibh amach. Níor cruthaíodh an leithéid de giorraithe agus leagain giorraithe sa tuiseal bhfuil na cluichí taitneamhach, iomaíoch Leanann Clár Spóirt an Churaclaim ar gCreidiúna. Cuireadh na cúrsaí um i mí Iúil, sa tseachtain i ndiaidh cluiche scoláireacht seo roimhe i gCumann ginideach, sa dóigh is go mbeidh baill in agus foireann-lárnaithe. Tá forbairt aghaidh leis an obair fhiúntach bheith Bhainistíocht Spórt CLG agus Oiliúnt ceannais peile Uladh. B’é seo iúbhaile Lúthchleas Gael agus táimid sásta ann tagairtí a dhéanamh ar na clubanna in leantach ann in eolaíocht spóirt agus ag cuidiú le páistí idir ceithre bliana Ardghníomhaíochta Spórt CLG ar an airgid an chúrsa seo ó cuireadh ar bun arís comhoibriú le hOllscoil Uladh chun é seo achan chomhthéacs, más ag scríobh nó ag sport ardghníomhaíochta gur féidir le agus ocht mbliana d’aois dul in aithne chreatlach seo fosta. Taifeadaimid é go mall sna 1980 idí agus téann roinnt a chur ar fáil. caint atá siad. clubanna agus contaetha a úsáid agus iad do coincheapa maraon le haclaíocht, ár mbuíochas don obair atá déanta mhaith baill chuige go rialta. Déanfar ar thóir dul ar aghaidh. cothromaíocht agus comhordú atá ina ag Coiste Oiliúna agus Forbartha na iarracht spreagadh ar níos Rud eile a rinneadh den chéad uair ar Mar is dual dúinn, chothaigh Comhairle mbunchlocha de rannpháirtíocht spóirt. gCluichí, an cathaoirleach Gearóid Ó mó baill óga teacht agus Gaeilge a son na Gaeilge ná leabhrán úr, CLG in Uladh a lán fiontair eile ar mhaithe le Tá an obair a dhéanann ár bhfoireann Déanann foireann tríocha oiliúnaí an clár Dufaigh go háirithe agus na hionadaithe fhoglaim ansin. Ulaidh: Na Cumainn agus na Páirceanna, forbairt na Gaeilge. Tá scéim Ghaeilge Fhear Chóitseála agus Cluichí maoinithe ag seo a thabhairt sna sé chontaetha agus contae a dhéanann ualach oibre chomh a fhoilsiú. Is acmhainn é seo a dhéanann Manach, eagraithe ag Comhairle Uladh CLG agus forais seachtracha agus is cuimsíonn sé seo breis agus trí chéad scoil maith. Molaimid obair Eoghain de Siún a Is cúis áthais dúinn gur chuir Comhairle liostaí d’ainmneacha clubanna agus i gcomhar le Comhairle Ceantair Fhear uafásach an t-éileamh atá orthu critéir agus beagnach fiche mile páiste. D’eascair chuireann tacaíocht agus treoir d’oiliúint Uladh scéim scoláireachtaí úr ar fáil do páirceanna ar fud Uladh trí Ghaeilge agus Manach, ag dul i mbláth arís i mbliana. Bhí an lae inniu a chomhlíonadh, mar go spéis seachtrach as an obair a dhéanaimid na gcluichí, agus iad lárnach do dhul chun bhaill CLG. ‘Gaeilge don Chlub’ is ainm trí Bhéarla. B’é an smaoineadh taobh thiar campaí samhraidh ag spreagadh na Gaeilge gcuireann sé dualgas orainn meastachán ag Eochairchéim 1. Táimid iontach buíoch cinn an chumainn. don togra seo atá i bhfeidhm ar bhonn den leabhrán ná spreagadh ar chlubanna chomh maith leis na cluichí Gaelacha don leantach a dhéanamh I dtaca leis na as obair ár n-oiliúnaí curaclaim agus le trialach don bhliain acadúil 2013/14. an téarmaíocht ceart a úsáid agus iad óige ar siúl i dtromlach na gcontaetha. caighdeáin atá leagtha síos, le cinntiú Tarlach Mac Liaim agus daoine eile a Coiste na Gaeilge agus na hOidhreachta De bharr na scoláireachtaí seo bhí ag scríobh amach a n-ainmneacha ar Ina theannta sin, thug muid tacaíocht do go soláthraímid an méid atá beartaithe dhéanann éachtaí ag cur na páistí Bhí Comhairle Uladh iontach gníomhach roinnt baill feasta ábalta íoc as staidéar cháipéisí, ar áiseanna agus ar trealamh ‘Líofa 2015’ agus roinnt fiontair poiblí eile dúinn. Oibrímid leis na contaetha i óga in aithne do bhuntús na ó thaobh na Gaeilge de i 2013. Mar a páirtaimseartha a dhéanamh i dtreo imeartha. Déanann an leabhrán liostaí i bhfábhar na Gaeilge. Cultúr agus Scór chealú. Is éigean dúinn cinntiú go bhfuil Doire Cholm Cille. Ina theannta sin tá daonlathacha an Chumainn seo agus cúigeacha agus bhí comhshochair chéile Peigí agus le clann Uí Bhogaidh Tá na comórtais Scór ina gcuid na buneilimintí coinnithe mar chuid de muid i bhfiacha le Coiste Scór Dhoire ní bheidh na himpleachtaí ina ábhar iontu. Tá socruithe mar seo i bhfeidhm ar fad. thábhachtach dár léiriú cultúrtha, agus Scór agus ag cloí le polasaí bunaithe CLG. as ucht sraith imeachtaí cultúrtha den imní muna n-imreofar na cluichí de réir idir an Chomhairle agus na contaetha tá ceol, damhsa agus drámaíocht go Tionóladh babhtaí ceannais na hÉireann chéad scoth a chur ar siúl in ionad ar na rialacha. Níl géarchúis againn faoi agus na haonaid comhpháirteacha. Is iomaí ball a d’éag i gCúige Uladh i rith fóill mar ghné lárnach d’imeachtaí do de Scór na nÓg agus Scór Sinsear i nDoire fheabhas. Rinne Coiste Scór Uladh a láthair mar a bhí le feiceáil sa mhéid Gabhaimid buíochas leis an fhoireann na bliana seo caite, maraon le Seán Ó léar mór clubanna. I rith na bliana seo Cholm Cille agus d’éirigh le hiomaitheoirí bheart fosta chun babhtaí ceannais cluichí ar fheabhar a imríodh i 2013. Is oibre i bPáirc an Chrócaigh as a gcuidiú Ruanaidh, iarbhall dár gComhairle agus caite d’athraigh an Ardchomhairle na Uladh ar fad ardchaighdeán a bhaint Uladh agus na hÉireann a thionóladh i cóir d’achan duine déanamh cinnte de agus a gcomhoibriú agus ba mhaith liom seaniondúir Aontroma. Básaíodh Aodhán rialacha go mór agus d’eascair a lán amach. Bhuaigh rannpháirtithe Ultacha nDoire. go bhfeidhmeoidh muid de réir spiorad aitheantas a thabhairt don chabhair a Ó Briain, Eoghanach a bhí ag cónaí i díospóireachtaí astu. Cuireadh go leor trí cheann de chomórtais Scór na nÓg ár gcluichí atá fearúil, iomaíoch agus fuarthas ó Thomás Ó Riain, Phádraig Ó nDoire agus saothraí mór don Cumann, brú ar Choiste Scór Uladh dul in éadán – Aithriseoireacht, Colm Ó Coirc (Cluan Ábhair an Chumainn corraitheach. Má dhéantar sin ní Dálaigh, Pheadar Mac Cionnaith agus agus Seosamh Ó Raghailligh, Breifneach na n-athruithe seo, ach níorbh fhiú Eois); Tráth na gCeisteanna, An Gleann Ghlac an Chomhdháil bhliantúil leis na éireoidh le salú agus beidh cothrom na Laoise Nic Fhlannchadha. Ar an ábhar a bhí ina chónaí i gContae an Dúin a leis seo mar go bhfuil dualgas ar achan (An Dún); agus Rince Seit, Crois ar Loch príomhmholtaí a rinneadh do na rialatha féinne buacach. sin, gabhaimid buíochas fosta le Rónán rinne seirbhís mhór do Chomhairle Uladh aonad cloí le cinntí na hArdchomhairle. (An Cabhán) – agus bhí Cumann Naomh imeartha. Tá na moltaí seo mar chuid de Ó Murchú, Pádraig Ó Dochartaigh agus mar gheatóir ar feadh na mblianta fada. Ní raibh contae nó cúige ar bith in ann Éanna, An Ómaigh, rathúil sa chomórtas na rialacha anois agus cibé tuairimí atá Tá a lán ábhar machnaimh i dtuarascáil Fearghal Mac Giolla as ucht a gcuidithe Tugaimid comhbhrón d’achan duine ábhar mar seo a réiteach, agus níor Rince Céilí don deichiú uair. Tá ardmheas againn is dual dúinn cinntiú go gcuirfear Choiste Athbhreithnithe na Peile a ina réimeanna oibre féin. a d’fhulaing mar thoradh ar mhéala glacadh an díospóireacht ar ais chun na tuillte ag Coiste Contae Dhoire as na rialacha seo i bhfeidhm ó thaobh na foilsíodh ar na mallaibh. Is é mo bharúil anuraidh. B’iomaí an ócáid nuair a hArdchohairle, an t-aon choiste amháin an obair a rinneadh chun na babthaí himeartha agus réiteoireachta de. Tá féin ar na sonraí go bhfuil muid ag Tá treoraíocht shoiléir agus aonchiallach mhothaigh muid an cailliúint ba ghéire gur féidir cinneadh den leithéid sin a ceannais náisiúnta seo a mhealladh go an freagracht againn uilig tacú le cinntí cóireáil na siomptóm gan an t-ábhar léirithe ag Páraic Ó Dufaigh trasna agus muid ag freastal ar shochraidí agus ginearálta a réiteach – go bhfuil roinnt speictream iomlán de chúrsaí an adhlacaidh. Is mór an t-ionchur a rinne contaetha níom iomaíocha ná an Chumainn seo agus is crann taca siad don Chumann agus is saibhre muid lucht eile. Tá cuid mhór ráite maidir ollmhór é dár gcuid oibre ar fad. Tá mar thoradh orthu. le míchothromaíocht struchtúir na ceannasaíocht tugtha don Chumann gcomórtas faoi láthair, ach ní hionann aige le cinntiú go bpléitear na hábhair Déanfar íobairt an Aifrinn a ofráil do foirne buailte a bhogadh ó chúige mar is ceart agus go ndéantar na cinntí bhaill an Chumainn nach maireann amháin go dtí cúige eile agus stádas atá ceart agus éifeachtach. Measaimid in Ardeaglais Naomh Mac Artáin, na gcontaetha seo a dhéanamh níos an t-ualach oibre atá déanta ag Liam Ó Muineachán, ar maidin an Chomdhail cothroime. Tá réimse leathan ábhar Néill mar Uachtarán an Chumainn agus Bhliantúil ag 11.00 r.n. Tá súil againn go le fiosrú, agus caithfidh a rá gurb é an a spreagann na clubanna, na contaetha mbeidh na toscairí uilig in ann bheith i status quo an tagarmharc d’imscrúdú na agus cúige Uladh chomh maith. Táimid láthair mar chomhartha ómóis dár mbaill moltaí seo. Is gá dúinn fosta cinntiú nach buíoch leis as ucht a chuid oibre don ar fad atá marbh. laghdófar nó nach srianfar ár bpróifíl sna chumann. meáin nó ár gcumarsáid teilifíse. Conclúid Comhbhrón Bímid chomh gnóthach ag díriú ar Tá an idirghníomh idir Comhairle Uladh Chuaigh bás Phádraig Mhic Floinn i chuid mhór ábhar nach gcímid na agus na contaetha agus clubanna bhfeidhm orainn go domhan i gCLG, in rudaí bunúsacha. Cuireadh CLG ar coinnithe ag leibhéal substaintiúil ar Ulaidh, Doire (a chontae dúchais) agus bun le fealsúnacht a chothaigh éiteas réimse leathan ábhar. Tá na caidrimh i gContae an Dúin, áit a chónaigh sé ar an Chumainn gan leabhar fhoirmiúil oibre idir ár n-oifigigh agus cathaoirligh, feadh formhór dá shaoil. Bhí sé iontach rialacha. Sa lá atá inniu tá leabhar rúnaithe, cisteoirí agus bainisteoirí gníomhach suas go dtí an cúpla mí ar rialacha iontach casta againn atá leagtha forbartha na gcluichí sna contaetha faoi deireadh agus gabhaimid ár gcomhbhrón amach le cinntiú go bhfuil muinín againn seach dírithe agus achomair. Bímid ag le clann Mhic Floinn ar fad; leis a uilig i gcothromaíocht na gcinntí ar plé le hábhair agus cuidímid le sreabhadh chéad chlub, Cumann Uí Dhonnabháin pháirc na himeartha agus in achan áit eolais a dhéanamh éifeachtúil dóibh siúd Rosa, Machaire Fíolta, áit a raibh sé in eile. Ní bheadh sé beagnach chomh casta a thugann ceannasaíocht ar mhaithe le a ochtódú bliain mar bhall; agus CLG sin dá mbeadh ár n-éiteas agus ár n-idéil CLG go ginearálta agus na clubanna agus Thulaigh Lios, áit a raibh sé ina bhall ag treorú muid agus dá n-amharcfaimis contaetha go háirithe. Aithnímid éachtaí luacháilte. Mar iar-uachtarán ar ár bpáirtíocht i gcibé gné dár gcúrsaí agus dílseacht na n-oifigeach chontae náisiúnta agus cúigeach níor theip air mar ábhar gliondarach agus tairbheach. buneilimintí oibre an Chumainn i gCúige ariamh spéis a léiriú inár gcúrsaí agus is Uladh a sholáthar. boichte muid de dheasca a chailliúna. Is mise le meas, Basaíodh freisin Pádraig Ó Bogaidh, Tá caidreamh oibre ar leith idir Comhairle iar-uachtarán de Comhairle Laighean Dónall Ó Murchú Uladh agus an Ardchomhairle. Is agus de CLG ar fad agus rinne sé léar An Rúnaí gníomhaíochtaí cearta iad seo idir mór do CLG mar imreoir agus riarthóir. na bunphearsanra náisiúnta agus Gabhaimid comhbhrón leis a bhean Tuarascáil An Runaí

A Chairde, continue to strive to help our members for hurling in the County. We also rebuild confidence with a view of a future acknowledge the work of our schools and The year concluded has given many that we are deserving of and that this colleges and compliment St. Patrick’s great moments for our games, the inspires us all to be better and more Maghera on winning the Hogan Cup. Association and for all those involved prosperous in the future. It has been a tremendous year for the in the affairs of the GAA. We may not In the Ulster Football Championship GAA in Derry. Apart from celebrating its have the All-Ireland titles of previous Muineachain achieved a unique double 125th Anniversary, it hosted Congress years but the competitiveness of our in winning the Senior and Minor titles for the first time, the All-Ireland Finals Championships, the teams taking part while An Cabhán retained the Under for Scór and Scór na nÓg and saw and the overall interest in our affairs 21 Football Championship. Aontroim a return visit for Féile Peile na nÓg. surpassed those of 2012. When this is won the Minor and Under 21 titles with Their commitment and work for all added to the overall progress of our a magnificent performance against of these events was exemplary and a Counties, Clubs and Schools, it is very Loch Garman to reach the Under 21 tribute to Choiste Chontae Dhoire. Our much to the continued development All-Ireland Final. There, they met an appreciation is recorded to them, the of our games and the Association. We outstanding team from An Clár but Officers, members and clubs on their are approaching the end of our current this was a remarkable achievement major success in hosting these events. by Aontroim. The Final of the strategic plan and work is underway Interprovincial Football Championship Finance to plan for the period until 2020, and was played in Croke Park and the Over the past year there has been a to achieve a completed document performance of our Ulster team continued expansion in regard to the by the end of 2014 will require a continues to demonstrate the efforts of finances of Comhairle Uladh. This has to substantial input by those involved our players and management towards a greater extent occurred as a result of across the complete spectrum of the this competition, and to having it the increased activity in relation to the Association. It is intended that what we represent the total support of Ulster and proposed redevelopment of Casement do is relevant to the aims and ideals of all our Counties towards this important Park which has meant much interaction the GAA and through proper planning competition. We are about a sense of between ourselves and external bodies will continue to make the work pride of place and that relates to Club, in respect of this element. We have that we do relevant, important and County and Province. had the external auditors report on our developmental for the years ahead. processes and the outcome of this has In the Allianz Football League we had We work at building strong and stable been the awarding of the highest level an Ulster team in each of the Divisional of accreditation, which is classified communities around our games, our finals with Doire winning Division 2 and as Substantial. This is a level that language, our music and our heritage. Muineachán annexing the Division 3 recognises that we have the correct title with Tír Eoghain failing to take the elements to manage and control our The effect of the economic issues Division 1 title by a narrow margin to finances in a proper and business-like continues to create challenging demands Átha Cliath. The success of Cookstown Fr. manner. When this is added to the on our clubs but there is optimism that Rocks in winning the Intermediate Club ongoing work in relation to the Council’s we are moving towards a better future Football Championship for the second own income and expenditure it is obvious and the efforts being made by all of our time is commendable and kept the Ulster that the demands on the Ulster Council units to encourage and support those flag flying in the Club Championship of have increased dramatically. The move who are unemployed or needing training 2013. Perseverance does earn rewards to monthly output of finance to our must be acknowledged. We have become and for Down they won the Christy Ring Counties in the Coaching and Games involved in Employment Schemes with Cup with a nail biting and dramatic Development field is a most welcome the view of improving the prospects of victory at Croke Park in June while on initiative and should assist in the cash those needing employment by ensuring the same date and venue Donegal flow for all of our constituent units. the key skills are enhanced and personal also won the Nicky Rackard Cup with a Our attendances have shown a continued confidence is developed. Dr. Croke said tremendous performance, and clearly rise over the past year gradually re- that ‘that opes success to any man, the demonstrated that they have deservedly establishing our income at workable secret is deserve it’. We collectively must reached another important milestone levels. There has been an increase of income across all our competitions and is an important aspect that without five divisions with two sections in each Breffni Park on Sunday 19th May, where was a tight affair with scores at a a victor. An Cabhán finished strongly to which we acknowledge and thank all our their continuing effort we would not be division. Dunloy (Aontroim), Tír na nOg An Cabhán welcomed Ard Mhacha. Cian premium. The Farney defence snuffed record a great 1-22 to 0-20 success. The members and supporters for their loyalty able to maintain. We are very grateful to (Aontroim), Shane O’Neills (Aontroim), Mackey gave a glimpse of what was to out the attacking threat of Dún na following weekend both An Cabhán and and support. This has been achieved the dedication and commitment of all St Eunans (Dún na nGall) and St Feichins come from Cavan in 2013 with a fine goal nGall and reaped the rewards by 0-13 Tír Eoghain emerged to the quarter finals against the background of not increasing who have given generously of their time (Louth) emerged as the divisional that ensured that they progressed to to 0-07. The scenes of jubilation at the after victories over Londáin and An Mhí the admission charges for five years throughout the year. All those involved winners. With regard to the Quinns the quarter finals on a score line of 1-15 final whistle from a county who had respectively at Croke Park. Beaten Ulster and it has proven that nothing beats give of their time in a voluntary capacity Corner Ulster Football Club League, to 1-11. One week later, in a packed retained the Ulster Championship after finalists, Dún na nGall also progressed as being there in all of its senses. We have and that includes many members of staff 2013 saw a total of 40 clubs involved, Pairc Mac Cumhaill, a strong finish from a 25 year lapse were memorable and they defeated Laois by 0-14 to 0-08 at expanded the marketing of our games who are also vital to our work on match with 15 teams in senior and 25 teams the Ulster and All-Ireland champions congratulations go to Muineachán for a Carrick on Shannon. and there has been a substantial increase days. An Cisteoir, Oilibhéar Ó Gealagáin is in intermediate. Ardboe (Tír Eoghain) secured a 2-10 to 0-10 victory over very well deserved success. in the online sales of tickets for games fully involved and has been a tremendous and Strabane (Tír Eoghain) won the Tír Eoghain. The following Sunday, at In the quarter finals, Dún na nGall were and this has many important elements worker in all aspects of our work from the senior and intermediate finals, with both Celtic Park, Doire and An Dún served up All-Ireland Football well beaten by Maigh Eo, An Cabhán left which includes tickets.ie and the outlets organising of gates, to the counting of games being played as a double header a real thriller. The Mourne men finally Championship themselves with too much to do in the of the Musgrave Group. The investment monies and all other related elements. His at Carrickmore. This competition again ran out 2-17 top 1-15 winners in a The All-Ireland Senior Football second half as they went down by 0-15 in games, games development and work and his input to the business of the provided clubs with competitive action great game of football. In the last Ulster Championship for Ulster representatives to 0-09 to Ciarrai, while Tír Eoghain other areas of development have Council is exemplary and he has worked at their appropriate level prior to the Senior Football Championship game to began with three of our counties edged out Muineachán by 0-14 to 0-12 been maintained or increased. This is diligently for the greater good of the GAA commencement of their internal county be played in Casement Park as we know involved on Saturday 29th June. There at Croke Park. Interestingly, Ulster particularly so in relation to the Club and to Comhairle Uladh. The Finance and games programmes. it, it ended in defeat for the Saffron was an impressive victory for Fear champions Muineachán did not concede Championship where fifty percent of the Business team is led by Michelle McAleer County as Muineachán won by 0-11 to Manach over Iarmhí in Mullingar by a goal in any of their four championship income is dispersed to the participating our Head of Business and Finance. The Ulster had three representatives in 0-05. The Cavan revival continued as 3-10 to 1-5, Tír Eoghain easily defeated games but still departed at the All- Clubs based on an established formula. team includes Brian Mallon and Paul the National Football League Finals, they travelled to Brewster Park on the Uibh Fhailí by 1-27 to 0-08 while Ireland Quarter Final stage. Tír Eoghain Sanders. The input of these people is with contrasting results. Baile Átha same weekend as the G8 summit to Aontroim were beaten by An Lú by 1-17 were left to fly the Ulster flag in the All- The income of Comhairle Uladh intense and we are grateful to their Cliath defeated Tír Eoghain in a very record a fine 0-13 to 0-11 victory over to 1-11 at Drogheda. The following Ireland semi finals as they faced Maigh amounted to €6,059,080 inclusive diligence in taking care of our finances entertaining Division 1 decider, Doire Fear Manach. Both semi-finals were day, Ard Mhacha and Doire both had Eo. A couple of injuries to key players of all grants. Our gate income, and related matters. We acknowledge the defeated Iarmhí in the Division 2 Final and now known and there was no more than good wins. Ard Mhacha defeated Cill allied to a strong second half showing €1,578,510, represented 26% of commitment and dedication to this vital Muineachán won the Division 3 a three point margin in either game, Mhantáin by 2-21 to 0-02 and Doire from their opponents meant that Tír area of work and are grateful to Michelle, Final by defeating An Mhí. Both Doire and highlighting the competitiveness of the Eoghain were defeated by 1-16 to 0-13. this compared to 26% of the total beat Sligeach by 0-15 to 0-08 in Brian and Paul for their diligent work on Muineachán will be heartened by Ulster Senior Football Championship. On income in 2012. In 2013 our grant the first inter county senior football our behalf. the fact that they can look forward to Sunday 23rd June, Dún na nGall showed championship game in Owenbeg. With regards the 2013 All Stars, I extend income, €1,682,135, represents 28% playing in a higher division in 2014. a greater degree of efficiency in front of my congratulations to the three Ulster of our total in comparison to 24% in Games Activity With regards to hurling, Dún na nGall goal to defeat An Dún by 0-12 to 0-09 In the next round the following weekend, players who received awards. Well done 2012. The expenditure amounted to In 2013, the Anglo Celt Cup returned reached the National Hurling League at Kingspan Breffni Park. In the other Tír Eoghain made the long trip to Dr to Colin Walshe and Conor McManus €5,786,045. In addition, the investment to Muineachán for the first time since Division 3A Final where they were semi-final, Muineachán won their local Hyde Park for the second year in a row from Muineachán and Sean Cavanagh in Grounds and Infrastructure amounted 1988. The Ulster Club Championships defeated by Fingal. This disappointment derby with An Cabhán by 1-10 to 0-12 at and squeezes past Ros Comáin by 0-12 from Tír Eoghain. €156,200. There was an operating returned to two familiar homes and was overshadowed by a great victory in St Tiernach’s Park, Clones. to 1-07. On the same day, Doire gained profit on the years working equating to namely, the Shamrocks. Ballinderry the Nicky Rackard Cup Final. The Christy revenge for their Ulster defeat to An Dún Minor Football €116,835 which was transferred to our Shamrocks and Loughgiel Shamrocks Ring Cup also returned to Ulster with The Ulster Final took place three by emerging victorious by 0-13 to 1-05 Championship accumulated funds. The throughput collected the honours in their respective An Dún winning the final at Croke Park. weeks later where Dún na nGall and at Celtic Park. Contrastingly, An Cabhán The Ulster Minor Football Championship Congratulations to all involved in these Muineachán met at St Tiernach’s of funds in respect are separately codes. Indeed, Loughgiel made it a collected their second championship continues to excite and entertain. These remarkable four in a row success at this commendable successes. Park, Clones on Sunday 21st July. The accounted for and this is the basis for victory over Fear Manach of the year games are fitting curtain raisers on level. The attendances at our Ulster maximum permissible numbers of by 1-14 to 0-10 while Ard Mhacha had championship days and 2013 delivered the total project and beyond. We are Club Championships continued to rise and In our first competition of the year, the spectators which represented just short another facile win, this time in Carrick on another great competition. In the grateful to the Finance and Governance we experienced particularly large crowds Dr McKenna Cup, Tír Eoghain collected of thirty two thousand attended the Final Shannon over Liatroim. Preliminary Round, An Cabhán just held Workgroup and Brendan Waters for their at the Ulster Football and the title by defeating Muineachán by on a day when fittingly the Ulster Senior on to defeat Ard Mhacha by a single guidance on these very important work. Hurling Club Finals. 4-11 to 1-10 in a highly entertaining Football Champions from 25 The following weekend, four of our point, 0-13 to 1-09. The following We acknowledge the grants from DCAL final at the Athletic Grounds. I also years previous, Muineachán were counties were again in action. Tír week, Muineachán defeated Aontroim and Ard Comhairle in respect of the We have also seen the second year of extend my gratitude to Power NI for their honoured. With the inclusion of Eoghain were on their travels again and comfortably and An Cabhán saw off Fear Casement Park Project. the Tain Adult Club Hurling League. This sponsorship of this important competition honouring the successful teams from the recorded a fine 1-11 to 0-12 victory Manch, again by the minimum margin. initiative saw a total of 46 teams compete in the Ulster GAA calendar. past, Cumann na mBunscol exhibition over Cill Dara in Newbridge. Ard Mhacha On the same day in Pairc Mac Cumhaill, In the past year our stewards, team from across the province of Ulster as games, band entertainment, the Minor travelled to Pearse Stadium and after Tír Eoghain beat Dún na nGall by 1-09 officials, members of Comhairle Uladh well as teams from Louth and Longford. Senior Football Football Final and the Senior showpiece, two morale boosting victories, they were to 1-03. In the last quarter final, An Dún and those active within our Counties have The Connacht clubs who originally Championship Ulster Final day continues to be a beaten by Gaillimh 1-11 to 0-09. An all got the vital goals to beat Doire been of great assistance in organising competed were incorporated into the The 2013 Ulster Senior Football celebration of our great Association Ulster clash took place in Celtic Park, and by 3-10 to 0-14 at Celtic Park. In the a very substantial games programme Connacht section. There were a total of Championship commenced at Kingspan in the province of Ulster. The game such a tussle required extra time to get semi finals, Muineachán defeated An Cabhán at St Tiernach’s Park while Tír had to show all their positive attributes preparations for National Football in a row which surely augurs well for Enniskillen Gaels and Naomh Muire. In Senior Hurling Eoghain overcame An Dún at Kingspan as they defeated Ciarraí after extra time Leagues and also benefits from an the future. In the All-Ireland semi-final the semi-finals, Eskra had to display Championship Breffni Park. by 0-17 to 1-12 in Croke Park. In the increased interest from our spectators. played at Tullamore ten days later, An all their battling qualities to defeat The 2013 Championship was a four All-Ireland Semi Finals, Muineachán were In the Preliminary Round on Wednesday Cabhán were defeated by Corcáigh by Killeshandra by 0-12 to 1-07 while county competition with Aontroim again The final meeting between Muineachán beaten by a strong Maigh Eo side while 13th March, Ard Mhacha defeated Fear 0-15 to 1-11. Truagh defeated Foreglen by 2-11 to receiving a bye to the Ulster Final. In the and Tír Eoghain was eagerly awaited and Tír Eoghain again finished strongly to Manach by 2-10 to 0-09 at Brewster 0-07. In the Final, played in the Athletic quarter final, played in Pairc Esler on 16th it was certainly a tight affair. It was a defeat Ros Comáin by 1-12 to 0-13. In Park. On Wednesday 20th March, the Club Football Grounds, both teams played some June, An Dún defeated Ard Mhacha by fantastic spectacle of underage football the Al Ireland Minor Final, Tír Eoghain four quarter finals took place and there Championship fantastic football before Truagh won the 3-20 to 1-12. with a wide array of skill on show on the displayed great character to stay in the were wins for An Cabhán, Dún na nGall, The Ulster Club Championship evidently title with an outstanding effort. We wish biggest footballing day in the provincial game for long spells against the strong An Dún and Doire. In the semi-finals, the has that lure for our supporters and the them well as they now try to win this title The Semi Final saw Doire take on An Dún calendar. A strong finishing rally from Maigh Eo outfit, who just held on to win reigning champions An Cabhán defeated local aspect means that all clubs at all at National level. in the Athletic Grounds on Sunday 30th the Muineachán side saw them run out by 2-13 to 1-13. A disappointing end to An Dún in the Athletic Grounds by 1-12 levels can aspire to the greatest stage June and they could not be separated champions in a fascinating 4-10 to the year for our Ulster finalists, but the to 0-06, while Dún na nGall beat Doire at throughout the province and indeed, In the Junior Football Championship, in a 0-19 to 1-16 draw. The following 2-14 encounter. Congratulations to experience of playing in such massive Healy Park on a 2-11 to 0-15 scoreline. Croke Park. In the Preliminary Round, there was again no representation week, at the same venue, An Dún were Muineachán for a well-deserved success, occasions in front of huge crowds will The following week, An Cabhán and Dún Doire three in a row champions Ballinderry from Fear Manach so there was no victorious by 0-25 to 1-16. their first at this level since 1945. It also leave an indelible positive mark on these na nGall played out a highly entertaining defeated Clonoe by 0-14 to 0-10 at Celtic requirement for a Preliminary Round. completed a minor double for the county, youngsters. encounter in front of a large crowd at Park. In the Quarter Finals, there were In the Quarter Finals, there were wins The fact that the Ulster Senior Hurling as they won the Ulster Minor Football Brewster Park. Their experience from wins for Glenswilly, Roslea and Ballinderry for Milford, Killeeshil, Emyvale and Final between Aontroim and An Dún League earlier in the year. As Ulster Under 21 Football winning an Ulster Minor Championship over St Galls, Ballinagh and Scotstown Annaghmore over Davitts, Teconnaught, has yet to be played is the biggest champions, Muineachán took Championship and two Under 21 Championships was respectively. In the last quarter final, Ardmore and Kill respectively. In the Semi disappointment of the past year. There on Tiobraid Arann in the All-Ireland This Championship continues to thrive vital as the Breffni men collected the Kilcoo and Crossmaglen required a replay Finals, there were relatively easy victories are many factors why this did not take Quarter Final in Longford. A strong in its current Wednesday night slot title on a final score of 0-13 to 1-06. after a 2-09 to 1-12 draw. In the replay, for both Emyvale and Killeeshil over place but it is extremely disappointing performance was enough for them in the fixture programme, where it This was another tremendous success played at the Athletic Grounds, Kilcoo Annaghmore and Milford respectively. that a date could not be found but that to progress by 0-12 to 0-09. Tír Eoghain does not directly impinge on counties for An Cabhán who completed the three finally won out after extra time on a 3-10 The Junior Final was played in the Athletic is what occurred. The drawn game at to 1-08 scoreline. Grounds, and it was the Emyvale men who the semi-final led to the loss of the deservedly won the Ulster title. We hope scheduled date and given the complexity At the Semi Final stage, Glenswilly that they maintain their momentum and of competing demands an alternate held off a resilient Roslea challenge as that takes them to success at Croke Park arrangement has yet to be found. We they ran out 3-09 to 2-08 winners at early in 2014. must ensure that in future that the date Healy Park, Omagh. In the other game, for the final is not changed and that a Ballinderry came strong out of the blocks All-Ireland Club Football draw can be accommodated at any stage and Kilcoo never recovered. The Derry Championship of the competition champions emerged 1-10 to 1-09 victors Crossmaglen Rangers lost their grip on at the Athletic Grounds. Ballinderry met the All-Ireland title on 16th February in All-Ireland Hurling Glenswilly at Healy Park in the Ulster Final Mullingar. They were beaten by St Brigids Championship and after a tremendous contest it was (Ros Comáin) with a late goal proving to Aontroim were involved in the McCarthy the Doire team that prevailed against be the difference in a 2-07 to 1-09 defeat. Cup where they were drawn against opponents that demonstrated that Loch Garman in the First Round. In a although in their first Ulster final that they In the All-Ireland Intermediate Club good encounter, the Saffron County were competent at this level. Championship, Cookstown from Tír were defeated by 3-18 to 0-17 in Well done to Ballinderry and they Eoghain defeated Charlestown from Wexford to end their involvement in the carry our best wishes for the All-Ireland Maigh Eo in the semi-final by 1-08 to All-Ireland series. stage ahead. 1-07 after extra time in Longford. In the All-Ireland Final played at Croke Park, In the Christy Ring Cup, Ard Mhacha, The Intermediate Football Club they collected their second success at this An Dún and Doire were Ulster’s Championship was a tough competition level by defeating Finuge (Ciarraí) by 1-09 representatives. Ironically, An Dún from the Preliminary Round through to 0-6 to claim the All-Ireland title. Well defeated both counties on their way to to the final. In the Preliminary Round, done to all involved. claiming the title. They defeated Ard Foreglen travelled to Crosmaglen and Mhacha by 1-20 to 1-11 at Crossmaglen. defeated the Armagh champions, Madden In the junior grade, An Port Mór were They then faced Doire at Pairc Esler by 0-13 to 1-07. In the Quarter Finals, beaten at the semi-final stage by where they defeated the Oak Leaf County there were wins for all the home sides. Ballinasloe at Kingspan Breffni Park on by 3-07 to 0-09. An Dún overcame Killeshandra, Truagh, Eskra and Foreglen a 2-07 to 0-10 scoreline to end their An Mhí after a replay to reach the final had victories over St Teresas, Drumgath, involvement. against Ciarraí. A thrilling final played at Croke Park, a late goal ensured that 0-06 victory. In the All-Ireland Semi All-Ireland Club Hurling Provincial Council shared future. The attendance of the our Coiste Cheannais na Chomortaisi, An Dún finally claimed the Christy Final, Aontroim came up against Loch Championship The work of the Council continues to First Minister and Deputy First Minister our Counties, Referees, Clubs and to Ring Cup on a 3-16 to 2-17 scoreline. Garman on 24th August at Thurles. Loughgiel Shamrocks were Ulster’s expand and this past year has seen at the event organised by Co-Operation other fixture making bodies as needed. Congratulations to all concerned. Goals from Ciaran Clarke and Stephen representatives in the All-Ireland Club continued progress in the development Ireland in Queen’s University Belfast His work in the delivery of our Games McAfee paved the way for an historic win Championship, having won the 2012 of the GAA in Ulster. The work associated that was centered on “Celebrating programme is commendable and we are The Nicky Rackard Cup saw Dún na for the Saffron County. They held on to Ulster Club Championship. In the All- with the proposed redevelopment of the GAA’s role in Peace building” was well served by his total commitment and nGall, Muineachán and Tír Eoghain as claim a memorable 2-15 to 1-16 win and Ireland Semi Final on 9th February, they Casement Park and all of the demands very welcome. The support and words dedication. Damian Kelly provided the the competitors from the province. Ros a first ever place in an All-Ireland Under came up against Connacht champions, that this has placed on the affairs of the by both Ministers at the event were administrative support of the work of Comáin defeated Tír Eoghain and Dún 21 Hurling Final. The final was again St Thomas’ at Parnell Park. In a game Council has been the most challenging encouraging and I thank them for their our Coiste Eisteachta Cuige and provides na nGall defeated Muineachán at the played in Semple Stadium and Clare were where Loughgiel needed all their resolve aspect of our ongoing work. It is obvious continued support for our outreach and support to the throughput of cases and semi-final stage. Dún na nGall and Ros in formidable form to ease to a 2-28 to to stay in the game, a Liam Watson that progress has been made but there is engagement work. The GAA, including the process of all matters as required. Comáin playing out a brilliant final 0-12 victory. There was no shame in this goal salvaged a draw after extra time still very much to do before this becomes the Ulster Council, made a presentation in Croke Park and Dún na nGall edged defeat as many of the Clare team were in a 3-19 to 1-25 thriller. In the replay, reality. The past year has also seen the to the Hass talks and advanced the An tUachtarán, Máirtín MacAibhne, has out their Connacht opponents by part of the senior team that would go on played at St Tiernach’s Park, Clones, St establishment of a new sub-committee principles of respect, responsibility and given an enormous amount of time and 3-20 to 3-16. Congratulations to to win the All-Ireland. Thomas’ were too strong on the day with responsibility for health and safety rights. We continue to portray our Clubs energy to the work associated with being Dún na nGall. and emerged as 0-15 to 0-07 winners. at sports grounds. This body is also at the centre of their communities which at the front end of the Provincial Council. Under 21 Hurling Shield In the All-Ireland Intermediate Club replicated at County level and working is a wonderful example that our Clubs He has given very generously of his time In the Lory Meagher Cup, Fear Manach In the Ulster Under 21 Hurling Shield Championship, Lisbellaw had been in unison it should assist in ensuring that are being recognised in this role by their in representing the Association at all were our only representative and despite Semi Final, Tír Eoghain defeated beaten in December the previous year our games are properly organised, safely community and their work are the vital levels with enthusiasm and commitment a win over Leitrim and a draw with Muineachán by 2-16 to 0-06 at Healy in the quarter final. In the junior grade, stewarded and above all compliant with ingredients that deliver the elements for which we thank him. Our appreciation eventual winners, Warwickshire, a defeat Park to advance to the final against Dún Bredagh were defeated by the British the Blue or Red Guide as appropriate. that are essential in building a strong and is due to Micheal O hOsain, who as Leas to Longfort ended their involvement. na nGall. They had beaten Fear Manach champions, Fullen Gaels by 1-12 to 1-04 To this end we have assisted in the sustainable society which contributes to Uachtarán, has also given a tremendous by 2-12 to 1-05 at Lisbellaw on the same at Coolock. appointment of Event Controllers, the overall development of Ireland. amount of his time to work for the Minor Hurling evening. The Shield Final was played with the required skills, to assist in the Council across all of our activity and has Championship the following week in Celtic Park, Derry. Inter Provincial application of Safety requirements We were involved in the provision of ably assisted the Uachtarán throughout Four counties competed in the Ulster In a tight game, it was Tír Eoghain who Championships pertaining to the organisation of our support for the World Police and Fire the year. Oilibhear O Gealagain has been Games which were hosted by Belfast. a diligent and conscientious Cisteoir Minor Hurling Championship in 2013. held on despite conceding two late goals The Inter Provincial Championships in games programme. Football and Handball were again part and has been an outstanding support In the first semi-final, An Dún defeated on a 0-16 to 2-08 scoreline. They then both football and hurling remained on of the activity of the games and our to the work of Comhairle Uladh and Doire by 2-12 to 1-09 at Pairc Esler. In failed to field in the All-Ireland Under the games programme in 2013. Ulster The tremendous and ongoing input of Officers, members, volunteers and has also represented the Council on the other semi-final, Aontroim easily 21 ‘B’ Championship which was another were delighted that this was included in the Officers and Members of Comhairle staff assisted in the organisation of many occasions for which we thank him. beat Ard Mhacha by 5-17 to 1-13 at the disappointing development. the fixture calendar in 2013 and will be Uladh assisted by those who work on these games and we are indebted for We record our appreciation to Sean O same venue. A fortnight later, the final again included in 2014 and hopefully, our Sub-committees, and assisted by their work. I would like to compliment Conghaile for his work as OCP. He deals brought Aontroim and An Dún together Club Hurling this is a permanent measure. Our teams the dedicated input of our staff have Diarmaid Marsden who was seconded to with the media on a daily basis and also at the Athletic Grounds. An impressive Championship in both codes took on Munster at the collectively ensured that we are meeting DCAL as part of the overall organising of assists the Officers in carrying out a wide all round display by Aontroim saw them In the Ulster Senior Club Championship, Athletic Grounds in the semi-final on the challenges that come our way. It the games in Belfast. The response was range of duties for the GAA in Ulster. emerge victorious by 2-20 to 1-12. Well Antrim Champions, Loughgiel Sunday 17th February. The hurlers were is noteworthy that the work we do is tremendous and the competitiveness of done to Aontroim. Shamrocks made it four Ulster titles in defeated by 3-20 to 1-14, while the acknowledged by bodies external to the our games shone through in what has Members of the Ulster Council have given a row with victories over both footballers recorded a fine 1-14 to 1-13 GAA and this is a testimony to the efforts been an ongoing involvement for our generously of their time and through Under 21 Hurling Ballygalget and then Slaughtneil in victory over the same opposition. In the of all involved throughout the spectrum games within this biannual event. their efforts have provided a substantial Championship the Ulster Final. The Ulster Final was final played at Croke Park on February of our work. service to the overall workings of the Four Ulster counties competed in the a great game played in Celtic Park as 24th, the supporters were treated to Nollaig MacCumhaill and Eamonn GAA in Ulster. They operate across all Under 21 Championship, which was Loughgiel had to dig deep to defeat all that is good about our game. In a The Association, in conjunction with MacMathuna who are Chairman and levels of our affairs, including serving on played on a knock out basis again. The the Derry champions by 3-14 to 1-15. thrilling encounter, two goals from Jamie the Ulster Council, engage with a wide Secretary of the Hearings Committee our sub committees as well as supporting fact that the Under 21 Shield winners, A tremendous success for a strong Clarke and one from Conor McManus range of groups, bodies and agencies. respectively who with the other members the operational requirements on match Tír Eoghain could not field would be club. In the Intermediate Club Hurling ensured a 3-12 to 0-17 success over This work is important in ensuring that of the Committee have carried out the days. We acknowledge the work of our a worrying aspect for the continued Championship, Clooney Gaels collected Leinster and another Inter Provincial title people understand who we are, what disciplinary element of our activity where members and subcommittees for their involvement of the shield winners in the the title. They had to do it the hard for the province. Congratulations to all we do and above all why we work to a hearing is required. They also are the dedication and support throughout the championship in future years. In the way by defeating Burt, Eoghan Ruadh the players and mentors involved. It is enhance community development. This body that deals with appeals on our year. We record our deep appreciation of semi-finals, we were treated to two great after extra time and then Cuchulainns hoped now that a slot has been found for has led to the involvement in work with behalf. We are very grateful to all the the work of those who leave the Council semi-finals with Aontroim defeating An of Armagh in a great final played at the interprovincial championships, that Co-Operation Ireland at two events in members of the Hearings Committee at this Convention and we acknowledge Dún by 1-17 to 1-14 and Doire beating Celtic Park. In the junior final, Kickhams we allow it to proceed as an important Dublin and Belfast which recognised for their work in dealing with these the outstanding contribution made by Ard Mhacha by 2-13 to 1-13. The Ulster Creggan defeated Craobh Rua Camlocha part of the fixtures programme. the work that the GAA has done in important matters. Stephen Donnelly Eddie Hughes, Frank Smyth and Danny Final was one sided and it was Aontroim in the final at the Athletic Grounds. improving community relations and gives a truly outstanding service to Scullion who have represented their who took the title courtesy of a 6-22 to the development of a potential for a Counties with distinction. We wish Club Development In tandem the various contractual them well in the challenges that they The work of the Ulster Council is centred procurement elements have continued undertake on behalf of the GAA into the on the Club and the strength of our to be advanced. In April we moved on to future and we thank them for their work Association is built on the foundations the first stage of going to the market in on behalf of Comhairle Uladh during at club level. To this end we assist them order to establish the interest and scope their time as members. to the maximum deliverable. We provide of Economic Operators and we advanced guidance to Clubs on a myriad of issues to the second phase of procurement in Geraldine McKavanagh has continued including complex legal matters, we July. This was followed by a sustained to assist me in organising matters deliver training for Clubs, to their officers, legal challenge by one of the Economic relating to my work for Comhairle Uladh. coaches and mentors and we provide Operators which was only resolved in This is in addition to her outstanding support to the clubs from vetting, to November. The process has advanced to work as Stadium Administrator, while club accreditation under Club Maith. We the determination stage but under the at the same time she is a tremendous also support significant development rule of Procurement we are in a period support to the Council and our Officers projects with advice, guidance and of Alcatel that prohibits any comment, in the work that is done, and for governance policy assistance. We have but there should be an announcement which, I am deeply indebted. The other a very vibrant club structure which shortly after Christmas. remaining staff are enthusiastic and give provides a tremendous focus for our generously of their time in the interests members and supporters. We still Our Stadium Project Board is currently of the GAA in Ulster and for which we advocate that the GAA is for the whole responsible for the largest sporting are grateful. The work of the Senior family for the whole life. development on the island of Ireland and Staff is very vital to the delivery of the there is an ongoing need to engage with operational side of our affairs. I thank The work that is taken forward by our many bodies, agencies and Departments, them for their dedication to the GAA Coiste Forbartha, Club and Physical it has been exceptionally challenging and their support and loyalty to me in all Development Committee and Coiste and will remain so throughout the matters. Our appreciation is recorded Pairceanna agus Slandala is augmented development and for the control period to Eugene Young (Director Coaching by the monitoring and forward planning beyond. There are many ongoing and Games), Michelle McAleer (Head of that is required within the Strategic matters to be resolved which include Finance, HR and Business), Ryan Feeney Plans at county and provincial levels. the Final Business Case and the Funding (Head of Community, Strategy and Many of our clubs also have Plans that Agreement, while currently at an Public Affairs) and Stephen McGeehan are guiding the pathway to the future for advanced stage have still some way to go (Stadium Project Sponsor and Head of our Association and we are indebted to before these are in place. The Chairman Operations) who continue to undertake them for their efforts. This is supported and Senior Responsible Owner, Tomas outstanding work on our behalf. This by the Community and Public Affairs side O Dalaigh, has given enormously of group meet regularly and the work of of the Ulster Council’s work and that is his time in trying to ensure that the Kathy Kelly in servicing the meetings is augmented by a range of programmes timeline targets are met and that we can also acknowledged. providing direct support to our Clubs achieve the outcome envisaged from from health and wellbeing to live to the outset. He has worked diligently, Today I acknowledge the work of Aogán play. We are indebted to the work of courageously and with forthrightness Ó Fearghail, Iar Uachtarán Comhairle Ryan Feeney, Aileen Cummins, Sharon in advancing the project through many Uladh who leaves the Council after a Haughey-Grimley, Maura McMenamin, difficult and extremely challenging issues quarter of a century of outstanding work Donal McAnallen and Fionntan O’ Dowd to ensure that we have a project that is across a number of portfolios from a in this vital area. on schedule and is also deliverable. The representative of An Cabhán to the full Council continues the progress of the remit of officerships for Comhairle Uladh. Grounds Stadium dealing with a litany of complex, He has given outstanding dedication The Casement Park Development has challenging and at times frustrating and commitment to the GAA in Ulster progressed since last year’s Convention issues on a daily basis. and we are deeply indebted to him for and this has seen our RIBA Stage D being all his work. While he leaves our Council, achieved in March which was followed The Project Steering Group which is greater and more critical challenges by Stage E in May. This was followed by the operational side of our delivery are now on his horizons, we wish Aogán our Planning Application in June with is led by Stephen McGeehan, the success in his quest, with confidence a decision on this application is now Project Sponsor, and supported by our in the future and loyalty of our great pending. This represents a substantial Independent Technical Advisor, Tim Association in the work of strengthening piece of work in the planning field and Harkin. They have been at the centre our role within Irish society. a critical milestone when it is achieved. of the engagement with our Integrated Supply Team, Mott McDonald, and have in all areas of safety management and The Club Planning and Physical negative treatment. We look forward This work is vital in the overall games has been substantial development of had ongoing engagement with DCAL and physical integrity documentation to Development Committee are very to the pilot on the countdown clock but development programme and we look facilities by schools in this sector and the Planning Service. The Community meet the deadlines for each ground as active in dealing with plans, borrowing need to ensure that the referee is in forward to this work being the catalyst this has helped both the school and the engagement was led by Ryan Feeney required. They also attended at all of and legal issues. This is becoming more control of the facts of a game and that for a lifetime of involvement with our Association. There is a need to review the ably assisted by Tim Harkin and Sharon the Safety Advisory Group meetings critical given the diversity of proposals includes the time played. I previously games of hurling, football, handball, competition structure at National level Haughey-Grimley and this has been with the relevant stake-holders during and legal undertakings. It is complex and referred to the determination of the rounders and to our sister games of as the current system mitigates against a complex engagement with the local the past year. critical work on behalf of the Association Court of Arbitration in Sport and the camogie and ladies football. the smaller schools and colleges and we community, public representatives and a and assists with the approval work importance that they place on the need a vibrant second level to ensure multitude of interested groups including Infrastructure Projects: It is a of the Ulster Council. It also acts as a referee and his report. We acknowledge the tremendous work the future wellbeing of the GAA. We also political parties and Belfast City Council. tremendous credit to all our Counties Club support and advisory body on a of our Schools Coaches. They are an need to examine support mechanisms by The input from Michelle McAleer into and Clubs that they have worked wide range of developmental matters. The Referees Committee do an excellent group of motivated young our constituent units including the Ulster the overall financial planning and continually towards the development of We acknowledge the assistance of the outstanding job in the recruitment, Coaches who are delivering a world class Council for second level schools and timelines applying to the project to date suitable grounds for the playing of our County Development Officers in this training and assessment of our referees. programme that is admired by everyone colleges in the outworking of our plans and into the future is immense and this games which is creating higher levels of work. The work of Donal Mac Artain We are indebted to those that work who has become aware of its approach. for the next five years. We are grateful will be a very substantial commitment demands from all involved. This relates as Cathaoirleach and the members to support the referee. I would like to This extends outside of the GAA and for the input of our schools, teachers and throughout the project. Eugene Young to players, match officials, mentors of the Committee are appreciated for record our gratitude to all those tutors, indeed sports interests well outside of support staff for what they have achieved has advised and worked with the and supporters. The work delivered at their expertise and time in these very assessors and mentors for their work and Ireland. The leadership and direction to date. We acknowledge the Second Design Team on the player and official Pairc Mac Cumhaill has demonstrated worthwhile elements of our Associations support to refereeing. The Chairman of of the Coaching in Schools programme Level Schools Committee for their work requirements aspect of the design and that and the advent of the new ground work. Paul Sanders does an enormous our Referees Committee, Patsy Mullan by Eugene Young is excellent and we and also for the work of the Colleges also has been active in the provision at Owenbeg is a welcome addition to amount of work in assisting our Clubs in and has been totally committed to are indebted to him and his team for Council and the Vocational Schools of community facilities that should the list of usable venues for County a range of matters and in dealing with all aspects of refereeing throughout the work and their achievements to Committee. development of facilities has be to the overall benefit of the city of and Club games. The reinstatement of issues that have arisen which includes a his first year at the helm and we are date. We thank Terence McWilliams, been undertaken and is acknowledged as Belfast and the Andersonstown area Castleblaney is almost complete and significant amount of legal advice and grateful to him for his input. He has Ryan Mellon, Brian Mallon and Paul a long term commitment to our games in particular. The task of administering it is likely to be available in early 2014. support. been ably supported throughout by our Sanders in providing the necessary and our Association. and supporting the Stadium inputs Those involved with facility development Referees Administrator and Secretary, support in the delivery of the complete continues to be managed by Geraldine do great work for the GAA and they are Referees Jim O’Rourke. He has been tremendous programme. Michelle McAleer deals with Cumann na mBunscoil do an enormous McKavanagh as Stadium Administrator acknowledged for this. There was the The role of referees is central to the in his work in the area of referees and the complexity of financial drawdown amount of work in development of and are vital to the delivery of the project opening of the new facility at Garvaghey playing of our games. They have a clearly we are grateful to him for this work. from the Department and ensures that our games and input of the teachers within the stated timelines and are most and this is an important location not defined function which is to ensure that We thank the Committee for all their we are fully compliant in this regard. We and Primary Schools have already demanding on time and dedication. just for Tir Eoghain but for our colleges, the games are played in accordance with work in this vital area of activity. We acknowledge the work and support of all demonstrated this over many years. Their We thank all who are involved with the schools and clubs over a wide area. the Rules. Too often we still debate the also thank our referees for their time, the Schools involved for their assistance work are complementary to our Coaching stadium project and for their input to its Rules as if they are transient and that is commitment and involvement in the in delivering this initiative and the in Schools programme and we are advancement to date. The Parks and Safety Committee damaging to the perception of our games delivery of our games programme and further development of a Club/ School indebted to the total dedication of the are responsible for approving the by players, coaches, supporters and the also acknowledge the continued work liaison should be a long term benefit for members of Cumann na mBunscoil. Safety at Sports Grounds: There has development of facilities at all levels general public. The decision of Congress of the County Referees Administrators, society in general, the work of the school been an enormous amount of work as well as the awarding of grants in the past year was democratically Assessors and Tutors to whom we are in its community and the development of The Third Level Education sector is done by Comhairle Uladh in this area. towards the cost of development. The approved and these Rules are part of also indebted and who continue to do interested and competent young people important in the development of our The appointment of our Health and Committee are also responsible for all the rulebook. We should abide by them. outstanding work for our Association. for the future participation for the local players and through this our games. Safety Committee and the consequent safety aspects applying to grounds under There is, however, speculation that there schools. We are grateful for the support We are very aware of the pressures appointment of Event Controllers and the Blue or Red Guide. This involves will be problems but the application of Education of the Department of Education and and demands that are placed on those Deputy Event Controllers within our working internally and externally to rules by the referee is not the problem. Our Coaching in Schools Programme thank their staff for all their work in terms involved in playing for Universities and Counties working within the confines of ensure that compliance is centre stage Fouling is the real problem and no colour in conjunction with the Department of of the overall programme. We are very Third Level Colleges. It is important the Blue and the Red Guides. This has to all our grounds, events and in the of card is required for those playing by Education continues to deliver physical grateful to the Minister of Education for that we on the one hand encourage ensured that structures are in place to training needs stewards, safety officers, the rules. In the broader context, there literacy to key stage 1 students. This his support of what we do and we thank and support third level institutions in oversee our games programme at the Event Controllers and the overall is too much negative comment on the programme is centred round the John O’ Dowd, for encouragement and providing activity and development to appropriate level. The work in taking legal requirements placed on venues. quality of the games and related matters. development of essential skills of agility, support for what we are doing. our members and players while on the these matters forwarded are supported We are grateful for the input of the Even the analysts have joined in and the balance and coordination. This helps to other hand recognising that the primary by the input of Stephen Donnelly, Paul Southern Regional College, Sport NI, correct application of rule still seems deliver a sports consciousness to enable The Vocational Schools Committee purpose of being a student at third Maxwell the other members of the The Overseeing body and the Local fair game for criticism of the referee, the our young people to develop both their and the Ulster Colleges Council still level is about education, personal and Committee. I am grateful for the work Authorities into this area of operation. mentors, players or the Association. It is personal esteem and a healthy lifestyle. provide a substantial amount of games career development. We continue to of Stephen McGeehan, Liam Nelis and We are grateful for the work of the not acceptable that controversy is either We continue to deliver this in about and development. To this end we engage with the Universities and Third Brendan Kirk in dealing with the process members of the Committee and for their the fault of the Rules or the referee. three hundred and twenty schools during are appreciative of the work of those Level Colleges to ensure that they are and representing me at meetings with help whenever needed. We need to support the referees, our curriculum time as well as a substantial involved be they teachers, board of supported in the work that they do. We local authorities supporting Counties games and the Association against such contribution to our Summer Camps. governors or coaching personnel. There continue to award bursaries to those who meet the criteria on the basis that Sport in the Community Project: online resource to clubs compiling their Eight role specific workshops were held Leader John McCallister regaled the large Public Affairs work. Ongoing meetings they are actively involved in our games Through the DSD funded “Sport in the Club Maith Portfolios, and indeed to as part of this session: Chairperson, attendance with his GAA stories, while with MLA’s TD’s, MP’s and Ministers are with their University Club, their own Club Community” programme our Club & any club with a club development query. Secretary, Treasurer, PRO, Culture Officer, Jim Eastwood spoke with great pride required to ensure that the relevance and and in many cases their own County. Community Development Officer, and Training and courses developed by the Development Officer, Coaching Officer about his GAA roots, and passion for importance of Ulster GAA is highlighted Our Comhairle Ard Oidheachas Uladh Volunteer Development & Policy Officer Community Department are placed on and Children’s Officer Training. The Club his club Cookstown Fr. Rock’s. Feedback in the public arena. We conduct this continue to address the various issues posts have been secured until March the site to keep club officials abreast of Officer Development Course ran in 7 of from the event was very positive. work to lobby and secure for support for and they also relate directly with the 2015. This formal relationship with the new initiatives. An additional twenty eight the 9 counties during February and March. Ulster GAA and our continued levels of Ulster Council. We are grateful to the Irish FA, and the IRFU-Ulster Branch Club Maith Facilitators were trained in The training event focused on key issues Irish News Club and Volunteer Awards: public investment remain strong. I am members and Officers for their work in continues to increase the value and 2013, and refresher training offered to facing club officers in 2013. The plenary The Irish News Club & Volunteer grateful to Ryan Feeney who leads this this important area for the GAA now and scope of much of Ulster GAA’s outreach established Facilitators via training events session concentrated on the importance Awards continue to recognise the work supported by Aileen Cummins, into the future. work. Without such posts Ulster GAA held in April and September. Club Maith of planning within clubs, introducing the magnificent work being undertaken by Sharon Haughey-Grimley and Geraldine simply could not carryout the plethora Facilitators remain the back-bone of the One Club model and Securing Club Maith GAA volunteers in clubs and schools McKavanagh. Community Development of club and volunteer development work assessment stage of the programme, and accreditation. Each session also included across Ulster. It is encouraging to read Integration and Cooperation: The Ulster currently undertaken by Ulster GAA. May are commended for their commitment to five workshops: Alcohol and Substance in applications, the many Ulster GAA Strategic Development: Strategic GAA Integration Committee continues seen the hosting of a “Together through the role. The Club Planning programme is Abuse (ASAP), Communications & initiatives and programmes being planning remains at the core of all the to meet on a regular basis and involves Sport” Good Relations Conference which being successfully rolled-out in counties Marketing, Securing Funds, Culture and utilised to strengthen the GAA in clubs work of Ulster GAA. This year Tyrone all President and Secretary of each of took place at Oakgrove Integrated College via each County Development Officer. Heritage in your club and Child Protection. and schools. Club Maith, the Social GAA launched their second strategic the Ulster Gaelic Games family. Recent in Derry City. A highlight of the successful Ulster GAA has coordinated training for Initiative, Live To Play, Gaelic Start, plan and I commend the County developments with the Associations event was a panel discussion highlighting this programme with 28 Club Planners Irish News Club Together Conference: Club Officer Training, to name but a Committee and Clubs for their bold vision at National level indicate a movement the important role played by clubs in trained in 2013, assisting over 12 clubs in The Irish News Ulster GAA “Club few. Congratulations are extended and future plans. It should be highlighted towards one overall GAA governing body producing elite sportspeople. Joint the official Club Planning Programme this Together” Conference was held in to 2013 winners: Thomas Davis GAC, that this plan was the first County level consisting of Ladies Football, Camogie Fundraising workshops in October were year. Requests for Club Planner assistance the Glenavon Hotel on Saturday 9th Corrinshego, St. Mary’s GAC, Aghagallon, plan within the GAA to be developed by and the GAA. This is a very welcome delivered in Omagh and Ballymena to is expected to increase in 2014. I wish to November. A maximum capacity Cumann Pheadair Naofa, Warrenpoint, the entire GAA family with in the County move and in my view vital to the future approximately 70 club volunteers. These commend these volunteers for being so attendance of 220 club delegates Gowna GFC, Silverbridge Harps GAC, and covers the work of both the Tyrone development of our games and culture. As were well-attended by GAA clubs, with generous with their time and expertise. were in attendance, in addition to Killyclogher St. Mary’s GAC, Cormac Ladies Gaelic and Camogie in addition to one family organisation we are stronger delivery from Sport NI, the Community 19 company stalls, invited guests, McMullan, St. John’s GAC, Drumnaquoile, Tyrone GAA. This plan format is my view united. Ulster GAA has been operating a Foundation, and Seaview Enterprises. Club and County Officer Training: workshop presenters, and key-note Gerry Lavery, St Mary’s GAC, Aghagallon, the template which we all must follow in form of integration since 2006 and as an Last year 571 club officers attended speakers. Workshops were delivered Brendan Smyth, O’Connell’s GAC, the future. organisation we are stronger for it and I Club and Volunteer the annual Officer Training Programme on: Integration, Tackling Mental Tullysaran, Mount St. Michael’s Primary look forward to future developments in Development which was delivered on a provincial and Illness, Gaeilge sa Chlub, Social Media, School, Randalstown, St Paul’s High The Antrim GAA plan is now complete this area. Club Maith continues to be benchmark county basis. The programme continues Fundraising, Volunteering, and Heritage. School, Bessbrook, and St. Mary’s GAC, and in draft format and I look forward to which clubs strive to reach in terms of to receive positive feedback from club Presidents Aileen Lawlor and Liam O’Neill Killyclogher. the launch of the new strategy in 2014. Tackling Social Poverty Fund: Following standards within clubs. An “Open Season” and county officials and the 2014 were present to forthrightly promote Cavan GAA, Armagh GAA and Down significant work undertaken by our senior for submission of Club Maith Portfolios programme is now well underway. The the process of integration among the Public Affairs and Engagement: This GAA are next to develop a five year plan staff Ulster GAA secured £1.5 million for was introduced in 2012 which lasts from County Officer Network was piloted last leadership of all GAA codes. NI21 Deputy year was again a significant year in our as part of this new strategic cycle and I the development of programmes that the first Monday in August to the first year and feedback was so strong that it is would tackle Social poverty and inclusion Friday in December each year. To date now being arranged as an annual forum. issues. Ulster GAA allocated £500,000 of there are 26 clubs accredited, with a The 2012 County Officer Network was this funding to the Tyrone GAA Centre further 9 in the assessment stage. Ulster held on Saturday 7th January focusing at Garvaghey and £500,000 to the GAA’s license agreement with Sport NI on planning ahead for a new Provincial Antrim GAA Centre in Dunsilly. The final was renewed in 2013, and four GAA clubs Strategy, with workshops on all five key £500,000 went into the development of have successfully undergone external themes including: Governance, Games, Health and Wellbeing, Youth Employment verification. The Club Maith Toolkit, Facilities & Infrastructure, Culture & and Inclusion programmes. A significant developed in 2009, has been reviewed for Heritage and Community Development, amount of work was undertaken and the beginning of the 2014 season. All 20 Inclusion & Cohesion. This event was an completed in a very short time and I advice notes have been updated and a ideal opportunity for County Officers from want to record my thanks to both Ryan very substantial Infrastructure Guidance across all codes to review these areas Feeney and Michelle McAleer who Note has been added to assist clubs in of work, to raise any issues or concerns developed the business case submission their planning of new facilities; a special and to help plan for the future. New Club for the additional funding and Eugene word of thanks is extended to the steering Officer training was held on Saturday Young, Maura Kelly, Shane McCann and group who were tasked with developing 23rd February at Holy Trinity College, Brian Mallon who support Ryan and this additional advice note, and in Cookstown. This Provincial training Michelle in the overall management of particular to Mark Conway. The Club event provided role specific training for the programme. Maith website continues be an excellent club officers new to their role in 2013. look forward to seeing the final plans this initiative while at the same time The event also featured film of Down’s aiming to help young people make the the roll-out of the Game of Three Halves in the RESPECT training programme late 2014. raising money for their unit. It has already All-Ireland successes of the 1960s, and transition from home life to student life. model, among other things. Early 2013 through Peace III. The programme been announced that this campaign will Donegal’s landmark Ulster Championship The campaign which presents a range seen the completion of the Young encourages sports clubs in the region to Our Strategic Plan launched in 2009 has continue in 2014 with the added news triumph of 1972. At National level a of health messages in an innovative Enterprise LET programme where 600 establish and/or strengthen relationships achieved all the targets and strategic that a number of third-level institutions selection of participating clubs of the way to attract the attention of students teenagers were engaged in a Game of between themselves and neighbouring outcomes which has resulted in the have come on board. GAA Social Initiative from the four raising their awareness on issues such as Three Halves programme. Thanks are clubs. The programme offers free capacity, work and governance of Ulster corners of Ireland were warmly welcomed alcohol, drugs, diet and exercise. extended to Peter McGinnity, Fermanagh training in First Aid, Good Relations; and GAA being enhanced over the last five Mental Health: Given the greater to Áras an Uachtaráin at the end of May. Primary School Health Programme: The County Board, and Chris Collins, Derry provides information supporting clubs in years. I am particularly pleased that we coverage of mental health issues in the Primary School Health Programme has County Board for their assistance in Child Protection, Good Governance, and are able to complete the roll out of the media in recent times, the call from Sixty lucky attendees were selected been refreshed in 2013 through the providing coaches for the programme. Fundraising. The programme’s success plan ahead of schedule. We hope to clubs to receive assistance in this area through a lottery of participating Social creation of the ‘Healthy Hamper’. This Ulster GAA were delivery partners in was highlighted in a case-study at the develop the next Plan for the period from has been met by Ulster GAA. The Tackling Initiative clubs, with Lamh Dhearg new resource is an interactive learning the second year of the Belfast Interface Department of Social Development 2015 until 2020 within the coming year. Mental Health “Heads Up” Club Resource (Antrim), Silverbridge (Armagh) and St tool aimed at getting children in Ulster, Games. The Games were held in four “Together Through Sport” Good Community Health and Wellbeing: Ulster has been developed by Aileen Cummins, John Bosco (Down) representing Ulster. more active, more often, as well as venues across Belfast engaging with over Relations Conference. The programme, GAA’s Live to Play programme continues with the help of outside verifiers. The The group was joined by Uachtarán focusing on healthy eating habits. Aimed 300 young boys and girls in fun-filled initiated in Derry City, has spread to to be the road safety campaign to which excellent resource offers reassurance to Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Liam O’Neill, at children in Primary 4, this resource three-day camps. The programme ended clubs in Donegal, Strabane and Omagh GAA membership relates to. High profile clubs by providing them with information for an afternoon in the company of which has been distributed to over with a flagship event in Seaview Stadium District Councils. players from all codes and counties were about mental health signs and symptoms, President Michael D. Higgins and his 500 schools across the province, will where over 120 young people came unveiled as patrons of the campaign in while highlighting where people can wife Sabina.The group was treated to assist teachers in educating their class together to play a Game of Three Halves Cultural Awareness Strategy and late 2012, since then the campaign has get help, and training. The resource is a very informative and entertaining on the importance of a healthy and in front of proud parents and supporters. Outreach Events: The ongoing gained huge recognition in 2013. available to all GAA clubs and it is hoped tour of the Official Residence of the active lifestyle in a fun filled learning Then recently-crowned Ulster Champion Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure In the most recent phase of the the presence of the resource and posters President of Ireland, before an informal environment. Drew Wylie very generously gave-up Cultural Awarness programme was a programme an interactive Live to Play will remove the many stigmas attached to audience with President Higgins who his time travelling to Belfast to lend his significant event held at the University campaign has been launched for Key mental health, resulting in greater uptake regaled everyone with his personal Community Outreach, Engagement support to the programme. Thanks are of Ulster Magee campus in March, Stage 1 children, adding a new element of the help that is available. address. The President endorsed the and Good Relations: The Sport & expressed to all coaches who delivered comprising speakers from the GAA, to the popular School’s Colouring work of the GAA Social Initiative, Reconciliation Conference supported by activities namely Catriona McGahan, GOLI, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Competition. This phase allows greater Social Initiative: The Social Initiative, something which he has done publicly the Department of Foreign Affairs was a Nuala McNamee, Amy Cunningham, the Ulster Scots Community Network. levels of road safe information to be is aimed at tackling the problem of on numerous occasions. He pointed out high level event looking at the role that Stephen Mooney, Ryan McShane, Eoghan Ryan Feeney and Dónal McAnallen conveyed to young people. Live to Play isolated elderly citizens, especially men that the project contributes to the fabric sport plays in our community. Due to the Gribbin, and Conor Hynds spoke on behalf of Comhairle Uladh. An continues to be rolled-out through the in rural areas, continued to grow Ulster of the GAA club and Irish society as a relationships built-up between the three audience of some 135 people attended, trained co-ordinators working across all during 2013.The headline event in the whole, by cementing the Association’s governing bodies of sport, the group Cúchulainn Cup Project: This year mostly school pupils from Derry City and counties in Ulster. Province at the Tyrone GAA Centre position as the leading community- were approached by the Department of seven teams competed in the annual district, and Minister Carál Ní Chuilín on Wednesday 18th September was based organisation in Ireland, and by Foreign Affairs acted as host to the Peace Ulster GAA Cúchulainn Cup Blitz in also attended and spoke. The second Alcohol and Substance Abuse attended by over 120 people, as Ulster providing for its members throughout & Reconciliation Conference on 8th April. Enniskillen and Omagh competed event was held at the Ardhowen Theatre, Prevention: The (ASAP) Programme GAA took a trip down memory lane when their lives. He also noted the benefit of November. The Conference showcased in a keenly contested final, in which Enniskillen, in November following a continues to develop across Ulster. they remembered the breakthrough era tapping into the experience of the more the excellent work being undertaken Enniskillen ran-out eventual winners. similar format with the represented It is a most worthwhile initiative and for various Ulster counties in the fifties, senior members of our communities. by the three sports in the areas of Overall 140 young men took part in the organisations talking briefly about has established a reputation for both sixties and seventies. The highlight of With such a strong connection to Áras reconciliation and peace-building. Much competition in 2013, with first timers their organisations and their areas of preventing alcohol related incidents the evening was the screening of the an Uachtaráin, through the origins of the praise was forthcoming for our work Omagh and Coleraine very strong.It is activity. An audience of some 155 people from occurring and for increasing the earliest-known colour video footage from Social Initiative, previous visits, and a from An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Táinaiste encouraging to see the emergence of attended, mostly secondary school pupils capacity of our members in dealing with the Ulster Football Championship, 1950 catalogue of resounding endorsements Eamon Gilmore, First Minister Peter new Cúchulainn Cup teams, and the of Year 12 and above from Fermanagh such difficult issues. Many clubs have Ulster Final between Armagh and Cavan from the President of Ireland, it is hoped Robinson, Deputy First Minister Martin positive impact the project is having schools. Fermanagh District Council’s now appointed an ASAP officer and in Clones. Other material screened on the that this event can become an annual McGuinness and other Ministers. in towns across Ulster. All schools PEACE III programme funded this event.A implemented a policy ensuring that they evening included the 1952 Ulster final, fixture in the Social Initiative calendar. Game of Three Halves: The relationship who were invited to attend the 2013 further seventeen further outreach talks, are protected should any incidents arise. between Cavan and Monaghan. Special now in existence between Ulster GAA, Cúchulainn Cup were asked to give their mostly to cross-community audiences Off the Booze & On the Ball returned in guests on the evening who could be Drink, Drugs and Sausage Rolls: Now Irish FA, and IRFU-Ulster Branch, a feedback on the competition. Feedback were conducted throughout the year. In 2013 following its success the previous seen playing in the some of the footage in its seventh year the Health and decision was taken to develop a “How was very positive, with some useful total, over 400 people attended these year. The initiative invites both playing were Cavan’s Johnny Cusack, Derry’s Jim Wellbeing Programme remains as a To Guide” for clubs and schools to use recommendations forthcoming, which talks. Evaluation forms were collected and non-playing GAA members to give McKeever, Tyrone’s Jody O’Neill, Armagh’s popular resource amongst the student in rolling out their own event. This was Ulster GAA will consider when planning after most of them and their results up alcohol for the month of January and Dr Pat O’Neill, Down’s Paddy Doherty population with over 2000 signing up in in response to the growing number of for the 2014 competition. were subsequently submitted to DCAL use the opportunity that affords them and Donegal’s Brian McEniff, all of whom 2013. With the continued sponsorship requests to run such events, from a wide verification of the impact the talks had to take up some kind of health-related reminisced on their counties’ successes from Squareball.com the Drink, Drugs range of sources. Ulster GAA continues Respect Programme: The North West in improving individuals’ impressions of physical activity. Once again a large on the provincial stage. and Sausage Rolls Programme took to be represented in the Sport for Peace III Cluster involving over twenty the GAA. number of clubs across Ulster entered place at 6 University Campuses in 2013 Change working group which oversees clubs in the North West have engaged and to ensure that we deliver what we Terence McWilliams who among Gaeilge agus Oidhreachta are scheduled to do. We also work with others does outstanding work Comhairle Uladh was very active in our Counties in assessing their delivery introducing the very young to the relation to the Irish language in and thus are working at all levels of the rudiments of athleticism and the concept 2013. As it does on annual basis, the Association in delivering the elements of team participation. Séamus de Faoite Irish course was held of our Coaching and Games Strategy. in sna Dúnaibh in July, in the week after We work closely with the Open College The Regional Hurling Development the Ulster football final. This was the Network to establish independent officers are active throughout Ulster. silver jubilee of the course since it was verification of qualification as we also They target hurling clubs, primary and re-established in the late 1980s and a do with Coaching Ireland. The demand secondary schools and where possible lot of members attend it regularly. An for training and qualification continues support Club /School links. They also effort will be made to encourage more to grow and we are operating within provide support to the coaches within young members to come and learn Irish the overall structures as approved by the development squad programme and at this course. the GAA. ensure that standards are met against the requirements of the schools of excellence It is a source of some satisfaction that We continue to utilise the schools of and the development squads themselves. Comhairle Uladh has made some new excellence and development squads as They support and guide hurling coaches scholarships available for GAA members. an aid to talent identification. To this at both club and county level in the wider Entitled ‘Gaeilge sa Chlub’, this scheme end we have the competitions for the Jim development of the game across Ulster. has been in operation for the 2013/14 McGuigan and Buncrana Cups that allow The leadership of Jimmy Darragh in this academic year. Because of these for progression as the players develop. work is acknowledged and we know scholarships a number of members were These have been very successful and that the constant effort will ultimately able to pay for part-time study towards as they are based on the blitz structure produce results. obtaining the qualification of a diploma they give an opportunity to players to be in Irish. This type of scholarship has not tested against their peers. It also allows The Annual Coaching and Games been created by Cumann Lúthchleas Gael for standards to be appraised in all facets Development Conference provides an before and we are pleased to collaborate Community Development Department: Uladh and Coiste Contae Dhoire, under Games Development of player development. excellent opportunity to bring coaches with the University of Ulster to provide it. Over the past year the Community the leadership of Seán Bradley. Some Ulster GAA continues to support all to operate within best practice. The Another new departure in terms of Development, Strategy and Public Affairs two hundred past players and officials GAA codes. Programmes and support Games development programmes for Workshops have challenged all our Irish-language promotion was the department has continued to provide attended the occasion, which comprised are designed within the Lifetime children and young people with physical coaching personnel both at Club and publication of the booklet, CLG in Ulaidh: capacity building and strategic support an historical exhibition of artefacts Athlete Development Pathway. This and learning disabilities have taken County level. Ulster has provided Na Cumainn agus na Páirceanna. This to our Club, County Committees and relating to the county, a historical talk, has ensured that our Coaching and place at all levels with opportunities to discussion around key issues that resource lists the names of clubs and Volunteers. There has been changes in the showing of films of old games, and Games Development programmes are participate in our major sporting venues are relevant to coaching and are on their grounds throughout Ulster, in Irish personnel due to new opportunities and interviews with significant historical consistent and progressive. The work of including Croke Park. The introduction of the Performance pathway. Ulster and in English. The idea behind this the maternity leave of Aileen Cummins. figures. Prominent coverage was our Coaching and Games Development an Inter Provincial Hurling competition GAA has continued to accredit some booklet was to encourage members In October Maura Kelly was appointed extended to the event on BBC Radio is essentially designed to enable those is another welcome development and we programmes within the broader National to use the correct terminology for the Acting Community Development and Ulster and other local media. who play our games to develop their acknowledge the work being done by the Qualifications and Credits Framework club in writing on documents, facilities Health Manager and deputy Head of skills, fitness and understanding of the coaches and personnel involved. (NQCF). The Team Management and and playing gear. The booklet lists the Department covering for Aileen during Medal Presentation in Scotland: On game they play while at the same time Performance Coaching Programme have complete names, abbreviated versions her leave. Sharon Haughey-Grimley was 16th March 2013 , an event was held improving their appreciation of the rules The Curriculum Sports Programme also been entered on this programme. and the abbreviated versions in the appointed Community Engagement at East Kilbride, Glasgow, to follow up under which it is played and ensuring that continues its valuable work in helping We record our appreciation of the work of genitive case, so that members can make and PR Officer with the Casement Park on the presentation of medals to the our games are enjoyable, competitive to introduce four to eight year olds to our Coaching and Games Development reference to their clubs in any context, project earlier in the year and Fionntan descendants of the Aontroim players and team centred. There is ongoing the concepts of agility, balance and Committee and the input of its Chairman, whether writing or speaking. O’Dowd has taken up post as her of 1911-12 teams at Titanic Belfast in development in Sports Science and High coordination which are the basic building Gerry Duffy. We appreciate the work of replacement as Volunteer Development November 2012. The Scottish-based Performance that can be utilised by our blocks of sports participation. This is this Committee through its members As usual, Comhairle Uladh supported a and Policy Officer in March. Significant family of Louis Waters, another of the Clubs and Counties in their quest for delivered by a complement of thirty including the County Representatives lot of other ventures for the development progress has been made on the players of a century ago, learned of the advancement. coaches across the six counties and who make a considerable contribution of the Irish language. The Fermanagh departmental work programme. Titanic presentation after the event this involves in excess of three hundred to the development of games and coach Irish language scheme, run in partnership on the internet. A Comhairle Uladh The work undertaken by our Coaching schools and almost twenty thousand development matters. We commend between Comhairle Uladh and 125 Years of the GAA in Derry: The delegation travelled to Scotland to and Games team are funded by the GAA children. We are capable of delivering the work of Eugene Young in providing Fermanagh District Council, prospered University of Ulster Magee campus make a special presentation on the and external bodies and the need to meet at Key Stage 1 and this has led to external the necessary support and direction again this year. Summer camps for hosted an event on 15 May to celebrate occasion of a family celebration at the current criteria is a mammoth one, as interest in the work that we do at this to the complete Coaching and Games children promoting Irish as well as Gaelic 125 years of the GAA in Derry. The Water’s family invitation. this requires us to continually assess our level. We are grateful for the work of our Development field which is vital to the games were operating in most counties. event was co-organised by Comhairle work against the laid down standards, Curriculum Coaches and to development of our Association. In addition, we supported ‘Líofa 2015’ and several other public initiatives in Coirc (Cluan Eois); Tráth na gCeisteanna: additional 24 Safeguarding tutors were we have to ensure that our games are be addressed. There is also the need to personnel at Provincial level which favour of Irish. During the year, Tomás An Gleann (An Dún) and Croisar Loch trained in 2013 and these new tutors will played, refereed and represented by ensure that our media profile and TV have been mutually helpful. Similar Ó Cuilinn had to retire from managing (An Cabhan) were our winners in Scór assist with the delivery of Safeguarding the application and adherence to our coverage are not further reduced arrangements are in place between the Fermanagh District Council Irish na nÓg while Naomh Éanna, an Omaigh courses at a local level. Attendance at Rules. It is everyone’s responsibility to or constrained. our Council and the Counties and our language programme in partnership with won the Rince Foirne to take the tenth these workshops has grown again this support the democratic decisions of our constituent units. We thank the staff Comhairle Uladh. The scheme has been title to Tyrone. Great tribute is due to year and we now have a total of 29,800 Association and the implications only The interaction between Comhairle at Central Level for their help and reorganised from our offices and a new Coiste Contae Dhoire for their work in participants who have completed the become a factor if the games are not Uladh and our Counties and Clubs has cooperation and would particularly like team of múinteoirí have been appointed. bringing the Scór and Scór na nÓg Finals Safeguarding Awareness workshop. played within the rules. We do not have been maintained at a substantial level to acknowledge the assistance of Tom to Doire. We are also indebted to Coiste a critical matter as the number of truly through the support evident throughout Ryan, Pat Daly, Peter McKenna and Lisa The current season of classes attracted Scór Doire for all their work in ensuring Further development work is ongoing in outstanding games of 2013 can testify. Ulster on a wide range of matters Clancy for their work. Likewise, we also a record number of learners and a an excellent sequence of cultural events the area of Safeguarding Training and It is up to everyone to ensure that we involving our Counties and the various thank Ronan Murphy, Patrick Doherty second bunrang was created. Gabhaim at an excellent venue. The role and work it is anticipated that 2014 will see the operate to the spirit of our games aspects of the Council. The working and Fergal McGill for their assistance in míle buíochas le Tomás as ucht a chuid of our own Coiste Scór has also delivered development of the refresher course, that are manly, competitive and relationships between our Officers their specific sphere of operation. oibrear chúrsaí Gaeilge Fhear Manach the events as planned and they too which will be a two hour course that exhilarating. Should this be achieved and the respective County Chairmen, agus Chomhairle Uladh.I thank Pádraig were involved in the work surrounding those who have already completed the then fouling is not capable of succeeding Secretaries, Treasurers and Games Our Ard Stiurthoir, Paraic O Dufaigh, Ó Connagáin and the members of the hosting of the Ulster and All-Ireland full three hour course will be required and fair play wins. Development Managers have been has provided clear and unequivocal Coiste na Gaeilge agus Oidhreachta for Finals in Doire. to attend every three years. We are focused and business like. We deal with guidance across the full spectrum of fulfilling and exceeding the obligations also in the midst of creating a method The Football Review Committee report issues and assist in the efficient flow our Association’s affairs and has been of the Council to language and culture. Child Protection through which we can obtain a level as published recently has much in it to of information to those who provide a tremendous source of support to I would particularly like to thank Donal This aspect of our work has always of quality assurance for the delivery of consider. From my understanding of leadership which is beneficial to the the work that we do. He has provided McAnallen for his tremendous work been demanding and the past year has these courses. Our club officer training its material I think that we are treating GAA in general and to the work of our leadership to our Association that has on behalf of this Committee and the been no different. There are new legal programme was again this year an the symptoms and not addressing Clubs and Counties in particular. We ensured that the issues are properly Ulster Council. changes coming down the track for important avenue for us to communicate the overall issue. That is some of our acknowledge the tremendous work discussed and that proper and effective both jurisdictions in the year ahead and directly with those who are responsible Counties are more competitive than and commitment of our County decisions are made. We acknowledge Culture and Scór these will bring with them their own for this critical area of work in our clubs others. There has been much said about Chairmen, Secretaries, Treasurers and the tremendous work of Liam O’Neill, as Scór competitions have been an challenges. We would ask clubs to ensure and counties and each workshop was the inequality of the current structure of all the County Officers in delivering the President of our Association and who has important part of our cultural expression they attend the events scheduled for attended well by all counties. We remind our championships, but getting defeated key elements of our Association work been an outstanding encouragement and our music, dance, song and drama later this year to update them on what you that these events will be taking teams involved in another Province is within Ulster. to our Clubs and Counties as well as the remain an essential part of the calendar these changes are about and how they place again in 2014, with new important not addressing the need to develop the Province of Ulster. We thank Liam for his for many of our clubs. During the past can ensure their clubs are compliant with information being communicated. status of the Counties to where they We have an excellent working work for our Association. year there has been much debate on legal and best practice requirements in We acknowledge the work carried out can compete on an equal basis. There environment between the workings the changes that were introduced to the area of safeguarding children and by our Code of Ethics Committee led are many other matters that need to of Comhairle Uladh and those of We acknowledge the support of the Scór and there was substantial pressure vulnerable groups in sport and other by Pat Darcy, Chairman and Kathryn be examined, and it needs to be stated Ard Comhairle. There are proper Sports Councils, the Departments of brought on our Coiste Scór. This was related activity. Anderson, Secretary. We also express that the status quo is the benchmark engagements between key personnel Education, the Department of Culture, misplaced as the changes were approved our gratitude to the County Children’s against which these proposals need to at National level and the respective Arts and Leisure, the Department of by Ard Comhairle and once it decided Vetting applications continue to be Officers who continue to provide the way forward then all constituent processed by Ulster GAA, by both appropriate guidance and support to units are required to adhere to the policy AccessNI and the Garda Central our clubs. We record our sincere thanks decision of the GAA. It was a matter Vetting Unit to date we have processed and appreciation to Bernie Fox who that could not be resolved by a County over 14,600 applicants across Ulster. carries out trojan work on our behalf ably or this Province. Consequently, the assisted by the diligent work of Kathy debate was not taken to the only place it We remind our Clubs and Counties that Kelly. We are well served by these two could be challenged which was Central it is Association Policy that anyone who Council. We need to work to ensure is working with children or vulnerable persons as they ensure that we achieve that the essential elements of Scór are groups must be vetted as part of the the required standards in this critical maintained to the maximum level while safe recruitment process. We thank the area of work. We also acknowledge adhering to the established policy of Children’s Administrator Kathy Kelly for the help and support of Gearóid Ó the GAA. her hard work and attention to detail in Maoilmhichíl, the National Child Officer. this vital area of our Association’s work. The All-Ireland Scór and Scór na nÓg Our Training and Awareness Association Issues finals took place in Doire and all of our programmes continues to be organised The Association through Congress competitors represented the standard throughout the Province and in order to approved the main elements of the of Scór to an excellent level. Ulster had meet the continued growing demands Playing Rules proposals as I referred to four winners namely Ceol Uirlise: Droim of the Safeguarding Children and in last year’s report. These are now our Thamhain; Aithriseoireacht: Colm O Young People in Sport Programme, an rules and regardless of individual views Social Development, the Department of The Committees work is of the highest only ask that such information Stephen Donnelly, Damian Kelly and he too made a substantial contribution The Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, standards and the imagery in our is accurate in its content and fair in Sharon Haughey-Grimley, and our to GAA as a player and administrator. We for all the deceased members of our the Department of Tourism and Sport, advertising and other related matters its assertions. officers, staff and officials for their work extend our sympathy to his wife Peggy Association in the Cathedral of St. the Department for Foreign Affairs, the presents a modern and focussed in dealing with the media on a daily basis and to the entire Buggy family. MacCartans, Monaghan, on the morning Department of Agriculture, the North / application. The work of the Committee The level of television coverage has and also for their ongoing support to our of Convention at 11.00 a.m. It is hoped South Ministerial Council and all political is central to creating enthusiasm for been substantially maintained and Council in this area of our engagement During the past year there were many that all delegates can attend as a mark of parties, who have been encouraging the Association through our games, the complete coverage of our Senior with our members, supporters, the public bereavements across the GAA in Ulster respect for all our deceased members. to us in the work that we do. We language, culture and heritage. Our GAA Football Championship testified to the and all aspects of the media. and among them was Jack Rooney, a acknowledge and recognise the many brand clearly identified and supported efforts of the BBC and RTE to provide former member of our Council and a Conclusion officials with whom we are engaged. by the input of our Counties. We are a satisfactory platform for our main Comhbhrón stalwart for his beloved Antrim. Aidan We are busy with so many matters that We thank Rosalie Flanagan for her work delighted that the marketing of the games. However, the advent of the The death of Paddy McFlynn was O’Brien, a Tyrone man living in Derry and we sometimes do not see the importance as Permanent Secretary at DCAL and ‘Match for Micheala’ won an award from digital era and contractual issues has led deeply felt across the GAA, here in Ulster a tremendous worker for the Association of the simple things. The GAA was we look forward to continuing our work the Confederation of Irish Marketing to the All-Ireland Hurling and Football and in his beloved Derry, the County of passed to his eternal reward as did Joe established with a philosophy that with Peter May as her successor. We are while Ryan Feeney was recognised for Finals being only viewable on RTE. We his Birth and in Down the County where Reilly, a Cavan man living in Down who imbued the ethos of the Association but appreciative of the work of the Carál Ni his work by also receiving an award acknowledge the continued support of he lived for the greater part of his life. gave great support to Comhairle Uladh had no formal rulebook. Today we have Chuilinn, as Minister at the Department for leadership in the Marketing field. Paraic O Dufaigh and Peter McKenna in He was very active up to the last couple as a stiles man for many years who a very complex rulebook that has been of Culture, Arts, and Leisure. Congratulations to everyone involved. working to maximise coverage of our two of months and we extend our sympathy also died. We extend our sympathy to established to ensure that all involved We are grateful for the excellent work great games. We do need to examine all to the extended McFlynn family and everyone who suffered bereavement have confidence in the fairness of our Information, Technology of the Committee and its related available options towards this objective the original Club, O’Donovan Rossa and particular to the family and friends decisions be they on or off the playing and Marketing Workgroups. Sean O Conghaile has in the new contractual arrangement. I in Magherafelt, where he was in his of those who died in the past year. There field. It would be much less complicated The work in this area is a two way given substantially to the work of this believe that the need to have All-Ireland eightieth year as a founder member, have been many occasions were we have if we were guided by our ethos and ideals operation. It is important that we keep area of our operations and we are Finals as part of any live coverage is and also to Tullylish GAC were he was felt the sense of loss most acutely as we and saw involvement at whatever facet of our own members, Clubs and Counties indebted to him for all the work he required to meet the interest of our a highly valued member. As a former attended funerals and wakes to show our affairs as uplifting and rewarding. aware of the matters pertaining to the does on our behalf. We also appreciate members or those in our province who President of the Association and of our solidarity with the family in their wide field of activity that takes place. the work of Damian Kelly in advancing watch our games or are interested in Ulster his interest in our affairs never darkest hours. They too have made their Is mise, le meas, This is achieved through extensive use our IT, Website and the functionality these great national events, regardless waned and we are the poorer for his contribution to our Association and we Dónall Ó Murchú of social media and the increased usage of our systems. We are also grateful of the participants. The coverage of our passing. Paddy Buggy a former are the better for their commitment to An Rúnaí indicates that this is the modern means for the input of all involved in keeping games by UTV has been maintained President of both Comhairle Laighean the GAA. to communicate with the GAA audience. the Association at the forefront of this within their current contractual and the Association also died and We also utilise our web based services important area. arrangements but it is hoped that this for the dissemination of our news items, can be expanded in the year ahead. the results of our games and an extensive Media We thank all involved for their work in range of advisory material under We deal with various aspects of the bringing our games to the public and Coaching, child protection and various media across a wide spectrum of for the professional standards that are policy documents available to the Clubs matters from games and related deployed to the coverage of our games. through our Club Mhaith programme. We items to news and public affairs and circulate our work through our monthly the Casement Park Project. We are The work of the journalists, e - magazine to the membership and to proactive in putting information into photographers, radio and television other interested bodies and individuals the public domain that we believe to personnel are acknowledged and we which currently exceeds twenty five be newsworthy. We utilise all media thank them for bringing all aspects of thousand persons. to ensure that our information is our games, reporting on the events disseminated to our membership and to and occasions and recording our Given the amount of data being used by the wider public. We also have to respond great occasions and events. We thank the Association the need for compliance to matters raised by the media in a specifically the work of The Irish News with data protection legislation is vital fair and proper way. We do not always in their intensive coverage of our to ensure that we are operating to the agree with how this is presented but if Association’s affairs and their support highest standards and that we can we build respect for the media and its for The Club Conference and the Club maintain a large amount of data safely ability to get information to those who and Schools Awards. Our thanks are due and securely. During the year past we are interested or are seeking a response to Sean O Conghaile for his work as our met the Information Commissioners and then we are doing what is required. Public Relations Officer and interaction are following the guidance to ensure that We sometimes do not agree with what with the media. Our thanks are due to we are compliant with the requirements appears in the press, radio or TV we Ryan Feeney for ensuring compliance in regards the storage of data and must respect the right of those with sponsorship and live TV and Radio related individual information. involved to present the information. We demands. We are also indebted to