Inaugural Club Summit to celebrate Gaelic games volunteers

The GAA, LGFA, and Camogie Association, are proud to announce the inaugural Club Summit, a major event being organised to connect, support and celebrate the volunteers who are the heartbeat of Gaelic Games. The Summit is proudly delivered by Amazon.ie.

Taking place at Croke Park on 7 February 2026, the Summit will bring together club and county volunteers from across Ireland and the world for a full day of expert-led seminars, interactive exhibitions, take-home resources, and inspiring forums. With five core content areas - Developing Your Games, Running Your Club, Supporting Your People, Enhancing Your Facilities, and Contributing to Your Community - the Summit offers something for everyone volunteering in GAA, Ladies Football, Camogie, Handball, and Rounders Clubs, from club officers to coaches, grounds persons to referees.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Meet and network with up to 2,000 other volunteers.
• Engage with over 100 exhibitors offering Club-specific resources, services, and exclusive offers.
• Participate in “Talk of the Club” seminars on hot-button topics.
• Join role-specific workshops and peer networking sessions in “The Meeting Rooms.”
• Hear directly from the Presidents, Ard Stiúrthóirí and other senior leaders of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Associations as well as and high-profile GAA personalities in the flagship Dugout Discussion Panels, produced by GAA+ and moderated by Aisling O’Reilly.

Confirmed contributors on the day include:

• Liam Sheedy – Two-time All-Ireland-winning Tipperary hurling manager and former player
• Cahair O’Kane – Vastly experienced sports journalist with The Irish News
• Denise Masterson – Former Dublin LGFA captain who led her county to its first All-Ireland Senior title in 2010
• Niamh McGrath – From a decorated family, Niamh is an All-Ireland winning camogie star with her club Sarsfields, and Galway
• Peter Canavan – Two-time All-Ireland winner, and six-time All-Star with Tyrone
• Denis Walsh – Award-winning journalist, Sportswriter with The Irish Times and author
• Ursula Jacob – A four-time All-Star, and an All-Ireland winner with her club Oulart-the-Ballagh and Wexford, Ursula is an analyst on RTÉ’s The Sunday Game
• Diane O’Hora – Three-time All-Ireland winner with Mayo and current Mayo LGFA senior team manager
• Shane Curley – Leading LGFA referee from Glinsk in Galway. Referee for 2023 Dublin-Kerry TG4 senior final and 2025 Division1 Lidl National League final
• Jarlath Burns – GAA President and former Armagh captain, winner of an Ulster SFC and a Sigerson Cup
• Brian Molloy – Current Camogie Association President and the first male to hold the role in its 120-year history
• Trina Murray – Current LGFA President and former Westmeath player

Additional names will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Tickets for the event are priced at €20 per person and it will run from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm - with doors open right up until 3:30pm. Included with every ticket is:

• A €20 concession voucher for The Clubhouse at The Club Summit - our onsite café and restaurant
• The Club Summit Kit Bag - a goodie bag for all attendees
• One entry in The Club Summit Draw with offering prizes for Clubs and individuals

There will spaces for up to 100 exhibitors on the day.

Get your tickets today via the event website: www.gaa.ie/clubsummit

GAA President Jarlath Burns said: “For the first time ever we have organised an event dedicated solely to supporting our volunteers from right across the full spectrum of the Gaelic games family.

“More than that just an event however, The Club Summit is an opportunity for Clubs – and indeed for us as an Association – to unlock new possibilities. It will connect the people who fuel and drive our organisation, not only with each other, but also with experts, senior leaders and decision makers and external partners, giving us all the opportunity to share our experiences, our knowledge and our ideas for the future.

“Whether via the seminars exploring key topics Clubs are focused on today; the discussion and debates amongst our vastly experienced panellist; or the chance to make valuable connections with external partners, there really is something for every Club and everyone involved in their Club at the Summit.”

Brian Molloy, Uachtarán an Chumann Camógaíochta, said: “The Club Summit is a fantastic and much-needed initiative, and I am delighted that the Camogie Association is partnering with the GAA and LGFA to make it happen. Our volunteers are the lifeblood of every club, and this event gives them the support and practical tools they richly deserve. I want to thank Amazon.ie for their generous backing, which will make the day even more rewarding for those who give so much of their time and energy to our games. I am looking forward to speaking at the event, meeting volunteers from across Ireland and beyond, and celebrating the people who make our games thrive. Táim ag tnúth go mór leis an lá.”

Trina Murray, President of LGFA commented: “Launching this inaugural Club Summit alongside our colleagues in the GAA and the Camogie Association is a moment of real pride for the LGFA. Our volunteers are the lifeblood of every club and community, and this event is a powerful recognition of the passion, commitment and generosity they bring to our Games year after year.

“The Summit at Croke Park will give our volunteers the chance to learn, to share, and to feel truly valued. With expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and opportunities to connect with people who understand the realities of club life, this day will empower those who give so much of themselves to our sport.

"I look forward to welcoming volunteers from across Ireland and beyond as we celebrate their contribution and strengthen our future together.”