Ladies Gaelic Football

www.ladiesgaelic.ie | WINTER 2021 | 45 NEWS SHORTS Sharing Your Story On and Off the Pitch Who can apply? The programme is open to all current and former adult county players interested in getting further involved in media. What are the Aims of the Programme? • Support county players to build and communicate their story of their journey through sport • Provide skills to players to enable them to increase their own profile and visibility • Share interview and communication tips from experts in the media • Encourage players to be a voice for the importance of sport and promote the positive values Full details will be on www.ladiesgaelic.ie or for further details contact lyn.savage@lgfa.ie Laoch Programme Bespoke media training from key female media professionals The LGFA 'Laoch' Programme aims to develop and upskill LGFA adult county players to increase their visibility and profile but also providing continuous professional development in relation to media and their position as a role model. When and Where? This is a two-part series: Building My Sporting Journey - Monday 10th January at 7.30pm on Zoom Two hour online webinar with Rachael Mackenzie, senior athlete mentor with Youth Sport Trust and former Thai Boxing World Champion. A session not be to missed! Media Training Masterclass - Saturday 22nd January at 10.00am Carlton Hotel, Santry, Dublin Spend the day with expert female media role models from Women on Air as they inspire you to engage with the media and share their knowledge, experience and expertise from being involved in national media. What is the Cost per Participant? Free F our LGFA volunteers, namely Maggie Murphy (Timahoe Ladies Football Club, Laois), Eamonn McGowan (Allen Gaels, Leitrim), Liam Forde (St Helen's Ladies Gaelic Football Club, Longford) and Peter Callan (Naomh Fionnbarra and St. Anne's GFG, Louth) received national recognition for their dedication to sport, as they were acknowledged at the 2021 Federation of Irish Sport Volunteer in Sport Awards, proudly supported by EBS. Maggie Murphy is a fantastic ambassador for Timahoe Ladies Football Club, having spent her adult years giving back to the club by enabling young girls to get involved and feel part of the Timahoe club family. She brings positivity, enthusiasm and hard work regardless of the role she undertakes as a volunteer and holds many positions within Timahoe; from coaching the under 8 girls to being part of the development committee. Eamonn McGowan has dedicated more than 65 years to GAA and has been involved in every aspect of Allen Gaels since its inception as a club 52 years ago. A decorated player, Eamonn won six Senior Hurling club medals before transitioning to management at Allen Gaels. All training sessions, from nursery to senior, take place under his watchful eye. In addition to his coaching and management positions, Eamonn takes charge of all aspects of the upkeep of Allen Gael's ground, Shane McGettigan Memorial Park, a ground for which he worked and fundraised tirelessly in the early 2000s. Liam Forde is a founding member of St Helen's Drumlish, and in his 40 years with the club, has had a massive impact on both St. Helen's and the wider Longford GAA community. Having served on the committee for many years, Liam is now a dedicated coach, coaching many underage girls teams. At the age of 81, he recently undertook the project of reviving the club's Gaelic4Mothers&Others team. Liam has been instrumental in keeping St Helen's Ladies section going. Peter Callan has been dedicated to Naomh Fionnbarra and St. Anne's GFG for more than 50 years. He is a passionate groundsman and committee member who has always ensured that facilities are open when necessary, that pitches are lined, that the grass is kept in excellent playing condition, goal nets installed and flags lined out for all games that take place involving the club. Peter ensures that the club has the best facilities possible and his dedication to the club ensures that children from nursery right through to minor grades and adults have a welcoming facility to call their own. LGFA Members Celebrated in the 2021 Federation of Irish Sport Volunteers in Sport Awards

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