Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative

Celbridge GAA in conjunction with the GAA, Foróige and the University of Galway are delighted to launch the Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative again for 2026/2027.

This exciting leadership programme that has run at Celbridge GAA for the past number of years was devised by Foróige and is accredited by the University of Galway.

It is open to members between 15-18 but ideal for transition year students.

The programme, run by trained facilitators, will run on Wednesdays from 6pm to 8pm at the club from October 2027 to March 2027.

Applications will open on Monday, August 31^st at 9.00. Places are limited.

Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative 2026/2027 – Fill out form

Are you interested in becoming a trained facilitator* to ensure the smooth running of the programme?

Without facilitators, there cannot be any participants!

If you would like the opportunity to be part of this exciting and rewarding journey in your young persons life then please sign up below.

Upcoming training dates provided by Foróige

22,24 & 29 September

3,5 & 10 November

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1i1O7-FDpjtbkM8nMGeXiTrd2q4u1Z57O8TN9ROkDse0/viewform?pli=1&ts=626c3894&pli=1&edit_requested=true

Please contact Deirdre on 086-8444226 or Sinead on 087-98543528 with any queries.

For more info on DEYLI, please see links below

https://www.gaa.ie/my-gaa/community-and-health/youth-leadership/deyli

https://www.foroige.ie/our-work/programmes/leadership-for-life/

*Current garda vetting and safeguarding are mandatory