As we all know, 2009 marks the 125th Anniversary of the GAA, and it would be great to mark it with a couple of great days …
The 24th April is National GAA 125 Schools Day and the 10th May is La na gClub.
Both these dates are fixed in the National and Provincial Calendar as days of celebration to mark the 125th Anniversary in our schools and clubs.
Below are some ideas that we could use to mark the occasions.
This is a great opportunity to generate a great buzz around the club.
If you have any suggestions, please post them or let any committee members know.
Ideas for GAA 125 Schools Day (Friday 24th April 2009)
· Pupils could wear their GAA colours (Club, School or County) to school
· A past or present GAA personality could be invited in to talk to pupils
· Teachers could use the GAA Céim ar Aghaidh resource to deliver a GAA themed lesson in any subject
· Pupils could complete GAA projects and display them around the school
· A gaelic games sports day could be held with fun competitions in hurling, gaelic football, camogie, handball, rounders
· An internal school Scór na nÓg competition could be hosted
· A GAA poster competition could be held with the posters then displayed around the local GAA Club House on La na gClub 10th May
· Hold a tree planting to mark the GAA “125” Schools Day
Ideas for La an gClub (Sunday 10th May 2009)
· 5/7-a-side competition based on house areas
· Each of the primary schools design a banner and have a parade at the club
· Long Puck / Kick Competitions
· Athletics Competitions
· Irish Dancing
· Scór entertainment
· BBQ
· Photo of all club members on the pitch, taken from height
· Hanging of 125 flag (will be provided by Comhairle Uladh in the club pack)
· Open air mass at pitch
· Rounders match with mixed teams
· Have a memory book for all people to sign
· Have it recorded on video and put highlights on club website