Cork GAA Coaching & Games Development

Coach Education Calendar 2025–2026

Cork GAA is delighted to launch our 2025–2026 Coach Education Calendar, offering a full programme of learning opportunities designed to support coaches at all stages of their development.

This year’s schedule includes accredited coaching awards, practical workshops, athletic development sessions, performance analysis education, and health & wellbeing supports for club and school coaches across the county.

Coach Education Awards

Our accredited coaching qualifications form the foundation of coach development in Cork GAA:

Award 2 Football
October – January 2025/26
Award 2 Hurling
October – January 2026/27
Award 1 Youth Dual (x3 Courses)
February – April 2026 in Cork, Mallow & Clonakilty
ICGG – Introduction to Coaching Gaelic Games (x42 Courses)
February – April 2026 across 14 regions
Nursery Courses (x80)
January – February 2026, countywide

Coach Education Events

A series of targeted workshops and conferences will support coaches working with teams at all levels:

Adult Coaching Conference – January 24th 2026
Youth Football Coaching Workshop – February 8th 2026
Youth Hurling Coaching Workshop – February 15th 2026
Football Goalkeeping Workshop – March 7th 2026
Hurling Goalkeeping Workshop – March 14th 2026

Athletic Development

Strength, speed and movement development continues to be a key focus in 2026, with multiple training opportunities for coaches:

F3 Youth Athletic Development Course
November 15th, January 17th & February 14th
Youth “Resistance Training” Workshop – January 21st 2026
Speed Workshop for Youth Club Coaches – March 4th 2026

Performance Analysis

Educational supports for clubs and analysts include:

GPS & Performance Analysis Workshop for Club Coaches – February 9th 2026
GAA Introduction to Performance Analysis Course – April 11th 2026
Performance Analysis Workshop for Practitioners – May 23rd 2026

Medical & Wellbeing

Ensuring safe, supportive and high-performing environments:

Performance Nutrition Workshop (Adult Club) – January 14th 2026
Medical ACL Conference: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention – March 9th 2026
Performance Psychology Workshop: “Performing Under Pressure” – May 13th 2026

Further Information

Full event details, including venues and registration information, will be available on www.gaacork.ie.
For Athletic Development, Performance Analysis and Medical/Wellbeing queries, contact:
aidan.oconnell.cork@gaa.ie

For Coach Education Awards queries, contact:
niall.twomey.chg.cork@gaa.ie

Booking information will be posted closer to each event.

Please note that all event details may be subject to change.

Photos from Realtá Rebel event in SuperValu Páírc Uí Chaoimh

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Cork GAA Development Squads – Weekend Fixture Schedule

Cork GAA’s Development Squads are back in action this weekend with a full slate of inter-county hurling games at U14, U15, and U16 levels. The games take place across Cork, Galway, Waterford, Kilkenny, and Tipperary, providing valuable experience and top-level competition for our young players.

Best of luck to all players, mentors, and families involved!

🔴 U16 Hurling

Cork Red vs Galway
📍 St Thomas’ GAA Club, Co Galway
🕦 11:30 AM
Cork White vs Dublin
📍 Urlingford GAA Club, Co Kilkenny
🕛 12:00 PM

⚪ U15 Hurling

Cork 1 vs Tipperary
📍 Tallow GAA Club, Co Waterford
🕚 11:00 AM
Cork 2 vs Waterford
📍 Walsh Park, Waterford
🕛 12:00 PM
Cork 3 vs Laois
📍 Tallow GAA Club, Co Waterford
🕐 1:00 PM

🔴⚪ U14 Hurling

Cork East vs Waterford
📍 Mallow GAA
🕚 11:00 AM
Cork Mid/West vs Clare
📍 Mallow GAA
🕚 11:00 AM
Cork North vs Mid Tipperary
📍 Dungarvan GAA
🕐 1:00 PM
Cork City vs Limerick
📍 Dr Morris Park, Thurles
🕦 11:30 AM

Inclusive GAA Camp Returns to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for a Second Year

The 2025 Inclusive GAA Camp at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh welcomed children of all abilities for a memorable week of fun, movement, and connection – marking the second year of this successful initiative under the GAA4All and Cúl Camps programmes.

Led by Camp Coordinator Paudie Crowley and Coach Mick Daly, the camp was made possible through a strong partnership between Cork Sports Partnership, the HSE, PepsiCo, along with Coaching and Games team in Cork GAA – all working together to break down barriers and promote inclusion in sport.

“Every participant had the opportunity to shine. This camp shows what’s possible when we all work together to remove barriers to participation,” said Paudie Crowley.

The camp was praised by parents, including Mary, who shared:

“It’s one of the few places where my child is completely included, encouraged, and accepted. The coaches go above and beyond – it’s the highlight of our summer.”

PepsiCo’s continued support, along with guidance from Cork Sports Partnership and the HSE, highlights a growing commitment to inclusive sport, wellbeing and community development in Cork.

For more information on inclusive initiatives through GAA4All, contact Cork GAA Coaching and Games or Cork Sports Partnership

Development Squad Fixtures

Cork GAA Development Squad Fixtures – This Weekend 🔴⚪

Best of luck to all our Cork GAA Development Squads in action this weekend across U14, U15, and U16 levels. It’s a busy schedule with teams representing the county all over Munster and beyond.

📍 U16 Football

Cork Red vs Kerry North
🏟️ Mallow GAA Club – 11:00 AM
Cork White vs Sligo
🏟️ Kilcock GAA Club – 12:30 PM

📍 U16 Hurling

Cork 1 vs Clare 1
🏟️ Clyda Rovers GAA – 10:30 AM

📍 U15 Football

Cork 1 vs Kerry 1
🏟️ Fitzgerald Stadium – 11:00 AM
Cork 2 vs Kildare 2
🏟️ Ballykelly GAA Club – 11:30 AM
Cork 3 vs Leitrim
🏟️ Kilcock GAA Club – 12:00 PM

📍 U14 Football

Cork Mid vs Kerry South 1
🏟️ Kerry Centre of Excellence – 11:00 AM
Cork North vs Kerry South 2
🏟️ Kerry Centre of Excellence – 11:00 AM
Cork West vs Waterford
🏟️ Kilrossanty GAA – 11:00 AM
Cork East vs Tipperary
🏟️ Dr. Morris Park – 11:00 AM
Cork City vs Clare
🏟️ Clare Centre of Excellence – 11:30 AM

📸 If you’re attending, tag @OfficialCorkGAA in your photos and stories!