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Erin Go Bragh Strategic Plan Delivering on the Next Phase of Development A STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR ERIN GO BRAGH TO 2016 www.eringobraghgaa.ie CONTENTS PAGE 1. MISSION STATEMENT 06 2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 06 3. KEY PRINCIPLES AND VALUES 06 4. HISTORY AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION 07 5. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2007–2010 07 6. CATCHMENT AREA/ MEMBERSHIP 09 7. STRUCTURES AND GOVERNANCE 10 8. TEAMS AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT 13 9. INTERACTION WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY 18 10. FACILITIES 22 11. COMMUNICATIONS 24 12. FINANCES 25 13. MONITORING AND REVIEW 26 APPENDICES 1. DEVELOPMENT OF JUVENILE STRUCTURE DURING THE LIFETIME OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN 27 2 PROFILE OF LOCAL POPULATION 29 3. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 01 FOREWORD I very much welcome this opportunity as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and a local Deputy to congratulate Erin Go Bragh, CLG on the launch of their Strategic Development Plan for the period 2012 to 2016. This document sets out very challenging goals that will see the Club double in size over its lifetime. This is very achievable when one considers the rapid growth that has already taken place since the Club relocated to Clonee, Dublin 15. Over the years, sporting organisations such as Erin Go Bragh, CLG and their volunteers have formed the backbone of Sport in Ireland. I believe that we must build on this legacy to enrich our lives both as active participants and as a country which values vibrant, local community identity and the achievements of our sporting heroes. Sport also has the other well recognised benefits in terms of better physical and mental health and well being. Sport also has a special part to play in combating the problems of drug abuse, crime and social exclusion, particularly among young people living in areas of social and economic disadvantage. I have tracked Erin Go Bragh’s progress in recent years and admire the challenging goals they are setting for themselves in the attainment of facilities and higher levels of participation and the ownership and responsibility they are taking for their long-term development. It is clear that Erin Go Bragh is a progressive club and I look forward to the day that some of their younger members will be fielding for the “boys in blue”. However, it is also clear that Erin Go Bragh is a community and it is this broader focus and emphasis on inclusiveness that will sustain the club into the future. My primary goals as Minister are to increase participation levels and interest in sport, to improve standards of performance, develop and improve sports facilities at National Sports Campus and at regional and local level and to get Sport recognised as an examination subject in schools on a par with Art and Music. It is my hope that this can be achieved through a policy and resource framework in partnership with the Irish Sports Council, National Sports Campus Development Authority and the National Governing Bodies of Sport but most importantly with the active collaboration of local communities such as the community that is Erin Go Bragh. Finally, I wish Erin Go Bragh, its Chairman, officership and ever increasing membership continued success for the future, both on and off the fields of play. Leo Varadkar T.D. MINISTEr FOr TrANSPOrT, TOurISM & SPOrT 03 CATHAOIRLEACH, CLG ÁTHA CLIATH Ar son Choiste Chontae Áth Cliath ba mhaith liom comhgáirdeachas a gabháil le Cumann Erin go Bragh as ucht an dea obair atá déanta acu leis an phlean stráitéiseach seo. Foilsiúcháin an-tábhachtach é seo i gcomhair na blianta le teacht do Cumann Erin go Bragh agus gúim go mbeidh na cuspóir go léir atá ann bainte amach. Dá bhri sin beidh an cumann níos fearr agus níos láidre as seo amach. As chairman of the Dublin GAA Board I congratulate Erin go Bragh GAA Club on the publication of their Strategic plan for the future development of the club. This is a critical document for the club and I sincerely hope that all the aims and aspirations will be achieved. As a result Erin go Bragh will be a stronger and better club. Past Officers of Erin go Bragh had a vision for what they wanted for the club and worked tirelessly to ensure their aspirations came to fruition. These solid foundations helped to bring the club to where it is today. The achievements of Erin go Bragh come also as a result of the hard work and help of many members of the local community. They have given generously of their time and financial support. Erin go Bragh is, I believe, one of the first clubs in the county to launch their strategic plan following the publication of the Dublin GAA Strategy “The Blue Wave” last November. I have read the document and wish to compliment your committee and members on their foresight and initiative. A lot of time and effort has been invested into this plan but Erin go Bragh will be very well prepared for the future in these ever changing and challenging times. I am delighted to know that the club is embracing many of the aims of the national and county plans and particularly at underage level. Now more than ever it is vital that as many people as possible are given an opportunity to participate in gaelic games from an early age. This document sets standards for all aspects of the club and I wish you every success with your endeavours. Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Erin go Bragh will be all the better for it. Aindriú Mac Coitil, CATHAOIrLEACH, CLG ÁTHA CLIATH 04 CHAIRMAN Erin Go Bragh will continue to develop rapidly over the period 2012 to 2016 and transition from being a predominately juvenile orientated club to a more mature club fielding teams – across all age categories from juvenile to adult levels. To guide us we have prepared an updated Strategic Development Plan with challenging goals and actions. However, we are also taking the opportunity to re-affirm our core values and principles that defines and distinguishes the community that is Erin Go Bragh, and to acknowledge the vision and foresight of the former chairman and deputy chairman: Cecil Stephens and Pat Keenan in relocating the club to Clonee (Dublin 15). The implementation of our Strategic Development Plan will also be informed by Unleashing “THE BLuE WAVE” a Strategy for Dublin GAA 2011 – 2017 and “PATHWAY FOr SuCCESS” a Strategy for the Ladies Gaelic Football Association 2011 – 2016. These seminal documents chart the growth of Dublin GAA in the period ahead and put forward radical proposals to address key challenges. However key to implementing BLuE WAVE and PATHWAY FOr SuCCESS is our very own GrEEN WAVE. As with the Dublin GAA Strategies, the success or other wise of Erin Go Bragh will be measured in participation levels among our young children – boys and girls – and into adulthood. Everything flows from young children who play football, hurling and camogie from an early age. It is within this context and on behalf of Erin Go Bragh that I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the parents and community of Clonee (Dublin 15) for their continuing support. While helpful, a Strategic Development Plan is just a document or statement of intent. Delivering on increased participation levels and achieving challenging goals requires hard work and dedication. While Erin Go Bragh will have an ongoing need for outside expertise and funding, as required, it is vitally important that we as a community take ownership and responsibility for our long-term development. It is with great pride and humility that I have the pleasure of witnessing people who put themselves forward for volunteer work in the club, whether it be on the executive committees, mentoring teams, organising events, or marking the pitches, It is this ‘social dividend’ that makes Erin Go Bragh not only ‘what it is’ but more importantly ‘what it will be’ – a producer of our leaders of tomorrow, both on and off the pitch. I strongly encourage everyone with an interest and passion for the community that is Erin Go Bragh to continue with their selfless efforts and hard work to help translate this Strategic Development Plan into reality and action on the ground. George Burke CHAIrMAN 05 1. MISSION STATEMENT 1.1 The aim of Erin Go Bragh, CLG is to promote the Gaelic ethos within the community of Clonee (Dublin 15) through the provision of quality sports and related cultural activities for all, irrespective of gender, ethnic background and religious beliefs. 2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 2.1 The central aim and objective of Erin Go Bragh, CLG is to create a safe and healthy environment for all juveniles and adults participating in Gaelic activities. This is being achieved through the ongoing development and adoption of Codes of Practice, and formal vetting through An Garda Siochana of all juvenile mentors. 2.2 The other key aims and objectives are: n To adhere to the GAA Constitution, adapted as appropriate to local circumstances. n To provide all members of the community; including adults, teenagers and particularly children with an opportunity to engage actively in Gaelic sports (including football, hurling, and camogie) at all levels. n To ensure that Erin Go Bragh, CLG becomes fully sustainable through the ongoing and measured development of appropriate structures and club facilities. n To develop a best practice approach through the provision of clear policies and procedures. n To help the development of the wider community through active participation, including helping Fingal County Council to achieve its policy objectives for the development of shared facilities in Clonee (Dublin 15). n To develop a funding structure, which ensures that no individual is excluded.
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