GAA – Leading Gaelic Games in Primary Schools – Blended Course
This “Leading Gaelic Games in the Primary School” Teacher Summer Course is a blended course using the Association’s new Learning and Development Community Portal (TOBAR).
The face-to-face element runs over two days face-to-face and approximately twelve hours on online modules to be completed first ahead of the two face to face days Monday July 6th and Tuesday July 7th, 2026.
GAA – Leading Gaelic Games in Primary Schools – Blended Course
This “Leading Gaelic Games in the Primary School” Teacher Summer Course is a blended course using the Association’s new Learning and Development Community Portal (TOBAR).
The face-to-face element runs over two days face-to-face and approximately twelve hours on online modules to be completed first ahead of the two face to face days Monday July 6th and Tuesday July 7th, 2026.
This course was born from the long-established partnership between Mary Immaculate College and the Munster Council of the GAA in the provision of professional development to teachers. In 2026, this course will be offered across the entire country.
It will develop teachers’ knowledge and skill in the teaching of Gaelic Games in the primary school, focusing in particular on coaching, coaching skills, managing and planning coaching programmes, including those that involve the participation of visiting coaches.
Modules will include physical literacy and movement skill development, the teacher as coach, the social context of Gaelic Games in schools and whole-school planning, and effective use of teaching and other resources. Participants will be enabled to:
- Understand the Role of Gaelic games Coaching in the Primary School
- Develop Physical Education within the School Plan
- Develop a detailed program of Gaelic games coaching at all levels in the school
- Develop movement skills of children and apply the skills to games
- Design an inclusive Gaelic games policy for their school
- Use the resources of the Gaelic Games organisations to assist in the physical and mental development of their pupils
The course will also address particular issues such as inclusion, curriculum integration and linkage within PE, and games as part of a healthy school environment. Being largely practical-based, it aims to introduce teachers to Gaelic games – hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, ladies Gaelic football, handball and rounders.
Before you finalise payment for your course, please note the following:
This year’s BLENDED summer course runs from WEDNESDAY JULY 1ST TO TUESDAY JULY 7th inclusive, due to department rules.
All of our Summer courses are booked on the condition that the course fee is non-refundable.
Course fees cannot be transferred to another teacher.
Unfortunately, if you wish to cancel your place or you are unable to attend the course, we are not in a position to refund fees.
In the event that the minimum number of participants required do not apply then the Centre will be obliged to cancel the course and all monies will be refunded in full.
Course Details
| Course Start Date / Time |
01-07-2026 9:30 am |
| Course End Date / Time |
07-07-2026 2:00 pm |
| Capacity |
25 |
| Fee |
€25.00 |
| Select Hours |
1 |
| Course Format |
Blended |
| Location |
Cork City – Venue, Will be Confirmed |
2026 Hurling & Camogie Finals – SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
2026 Hurling & Camogie Finals – SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
2026 Hurling & Camogie Finals Confirmed for SV Páirc Uí Chaoimh
The countdown is on for the 2026 Hurling & Camogie Finals at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, as schools from across Cork prepare to battle it out for silverware over an action-packed two weeks of competition.
From Premier Finals to Urban Championships, the very best of primary school hurling and camogie talent will take centre stage in one of Ireland’s premier sporting venues. Players, coaches, families, and supporters can look forward to a fantastic celebration of skill, teamwork, and community spirit.
With dozens of schools competing across multiple grades, there promises to be excitement, drama, and memorable moments throughout the week. Supporters are encouraged to come along and cheer on their local schools as the next generation of stars showcase their talents on the famous Páirc Uí Chaoimh turf.
All fixtures will take place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Our Lady of Lourdes vs Sc Bhríde Crosshaven
Kilworth vs Watergrasshill
Carrigtwohill CNS vs Aghabullogue
Carrigtwohill CNS vs Togher GNS
St Columbas GNS vs St Catherines MFR
GS Uí Drisceoil vs Ovens
GS Mhuscraí vs Ballynoe
GS Mhuscraí vs Conna
GS an Chaisleáin vs Rennies
GS Uí Riada vs Timoleague
GS Uí Riada vs Dungourney
GS Uí Riordáin vs Riverstown
Ballyheada vs Blarney
Glasheen vs CBC
Sc Oilibhéir vs Ballyhooly
Sc Eoin Innishannon vs Sc Niocláis Frankfield
Sc Eoin Innishannon vs Sc Bhailenóra
Coachford vs Rathpeacon
Coachford vs GS Choráin / Youghal
Ballintemple vs Passage
Ballintemple vs Monkstown
Sc Íosagáin Farranree vs Blarney Street
Sc Eoin Bcollig vs Ballygarvan
Farran vs Glounthaune
Belgooly vs Glounthaune
GS na Dúglaise vs St Joseph’s Mardyke
Inch vs Upper Glanmire
Inch vs Kilcredan
Clonpriest vs Kilmagner
Cork Minor football team to play Kerry in Munster Final
Keith Ricken has announced his Cork side to face Kerry in the Electric Ireland Minor Football Final.
The game will take place on Monday, May 18th at 7:35pm in Páirc Uí Rinn.
The Cork Minor Football team to play Kerry is as follows:
Cork Squads: Upcoming Inter-County Football Fixtures U16, U15 & U14
It is a busy weekend ahead for the Cork development squads, with a packed schedule of inter-county fixtures across the U14, U15, and U16 age grades. Cork teams will be competing across various venues in Munster and Leinster.
U16 Football
Two clashes are set for Macroom this weekend for U16 squads .
Cork White vs North Kerry
Time: 12:00 PM
Venue: Macroom GAA
Cork Red vs Galway
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Macroom GAA
U15 Football
The U15 squads are split this weekend, with one side playing at home in Blarney and the other traveling to the Midlands.
Cork White vs Clare Saffron
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Blarney GAA
Cork Red vs Offaly
Time: 12:00 PM
Venue: Faithful Fields (Offaly GAA COE)
U14 Football
Our U14 regional selections are on the road for a series of blitz-style fixtures and challenge games.
Cork Mid & Cork City vs Wicklow & Laois
Venue: Laois GAA Centre of Excellence (COE)
Cork East & Cork North vs Westmeath
Venue: Caulry GAA, Westmeath
GAA – Leading Gaelic Games in Primary Schools – Blended Course
GAA – Leading Gaelic Games in Primary Schools – Blended Course
This “Leading Gaelic Games in the Primary School” Teacher Summer Course is a blended course using the Association’s new Learning and Development Community Portal (TOBAR).
The face-to-face element runs over two days face-to-face and approximately twelve hours on online modules to be completed first ahead of the two face to face days Monday July 6th and Tuesday July 7th, 2026.
GAA – Leading Gaelic Games in Primary Schools – Blended Course
This “Leading Gaelic Games in the Primary School” Teacher Summer Course is a blended course using the Association’s new Learning and Development Community Portal (TOBAR).
The face-to-face element runs over two days face-to-face and approximately twelve hours on online modules to be completed first ahead of the two face to face days Monday July 6th and Tuesday July 7th, 2026.
This course was born from the long-established partnership between Mary Immaculate College and the Munster Council of the GAA in the provision of professional development to teachers. In 2026, this course will be offered across the entire country.
It will develop teachers’ knowledge and skill in the teaching of Gaelic Games in the primary school, focusing in particular on coaching, coaching skills, managing and planning coaching programmes, including those that involve the participation of visiting coaches.
Modules will include physical literacy and movement skill development, the teacher as coach, the social context of Gaelic Games in schools and whole-school planning, and effective use of teaching and other resources. Participants will be enabled to:
The course will also address particular issues such as inclusion, curriculum integration and linkage within PE, and games as part of a healthy school environment. Being largely practical-based, it aims to introduce teachers to Gaelic games – hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, ladies Gaelic football, handball and rounders.
Before you finalise payment for your course, please note the following:
This year’s BLENDED summer course runs from WEDNESDAY JULY 1ST TO TUESDAY JULY 7th inclusive, due to department rules.
All of our Summer courses are booked on the condition that the course fee is non-refundable.
Course fees cannot be transferred to another teacher.
Unfortunately, if you wish to cancel your place or you are unable to attend the course, we are not in a position to refund fees.
In the event that the minimum number of participants required do not apply then the Centre will be obliged to cancel the course and all monies will be refunded in full.
Course Details
Match Gallery | Cork v Kerry Munster SFC Final
See photo gallery from Cork’s Munster SFC Final clash with Kerry at Fitzgerald Stadium, as the Rebels produced a spirited performance before attention now turns to the All-Ireland series and a home meeting with Meath at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.