Irish Life GAA Healthy Club Programme

The Irish Life GAA Healthy Club Programme operates off a two-year cycle. Clubs have 18 months to complete the criteria and subsequently achieve Foundation, Silver and Gold Healthy Club status.

Phase 6 is now active and will run until August 2025. Applications to join the programme are now closed and will reopen in Autumn 2025.

Healthy Club Officers involved in the Irish Life GAA Healthy Club programme since Phase 1 (2013)- Phase 6 (2024) can use their unique login details to access the portal and update their club account and reports accordingly. The Healthy Clubs portal is only available to clubs registered with the GAA Community & Health Department.

The Irish Life GAA Programme aims to help GAA clubs explore how they support the holistic health of their members and the communities they serve.

The healthy club model, which is based on best national and international practice, also aims to embed a healthy philosophy in a club while integrating health into the day-to-day club activities in a sustainable way.
It also aims to place the local GAA club at the heart of the community, making it a beacon for health in the locale.

Club Priority Areas

Healthy Clubs consult with their members and wider communities to determine what areas of health are prioritised. The most common priority areas include:

Physical Activity
Diversity and Inclusion
Community Development
Mental Fitness
Substance Use and Gambling
Healthy Eating

Benefits for Clubs

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92% of healthy clubs report a welcoming & inclusive environment

Access to exclusive resources & funding

Increase in club membership

Health Benefits

40% increase in healthy behaviours
51% new connections in Community

Changes in club policies & procedures to support health & Wellbeing

Attract new volunteers & improvements in volunteer retention

Testimonials

Healthy clubs 10 year celebration

Take a minute to enjoy the Healthy clubs 10 year celebration

Health is at the heart of every club.

Clubs organically provide meaningful opportunities to socialise, play, and enjoy regular physical activity opportunities. Being part of the Healthy Clubs Project builds on this foundation and provides clubs with a framework to ensure that all aspects on their club are health- enhancing and inclusive.

How to get involved:

The Irish Life GAA Healthy Club Programme operates off a two-year cycle. Clubs have 18 months to complete the criteria and subsequently achieve either Foundation, Silver or Gold Healthy Club status.

Applications to join the programme will open in Autumn 2025, before applying we recommend interested clubs:

  • Discuss joining the programme with their club executive.
  • Link in with their County Health and Wellbeing Committee for local support.
  • Check out Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Programme | Tobar for detailed information on the programme format.
  • Access Healthy Club Officer training on www.learning.gaa.ie through the club officer training programme.

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