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Learning & Development

Learning and Development is a vital area for the Association to ensure that members are best equipped to perform their vital roles and ensure that the game and Association continues to flourish. We have a calendar of training opportunities available to our members.  Please keep up-to-date below:-

 2024 Club Leadership Development Programme (CLDP The Camogie Association, GAA and LGFA and are pleased to confirm the next phase of Club Officer training scheduled for the first few months of 2024. The Camogie Association has worked closely with the GAA’s Officer Development Committee and the LGFA to make a range of modules from the Club Leadership Development Programme (CLDP) available to both new and existing Club Officers.

For more information, please refer to the

CLDP Programme Brochure 2024

Register Here
Now Open! PR-Óg Programme 2025 Applications Now Open for the Camogie Association’s PR-Óg Programme 2025!

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the PR-Óg Programme 2025!

This dynamic initiative is aimed at young adults aged 16 and over who are passionate about public relations, with a particular focus on social media and digital communications.

What is the PR-Óg Programme?

The PR-Óg Programme offers a unique opportunity for young people to develop key skills in public relations and digital content creation, while also supporting your club or county in promoting the sport we all love and contributing to promoting the Camogie Association at a grassroots level. As a participant, you will be involved in a variety of engaging modules, including:

  • Social Media Management
  • Canva & Video Editing
  • Conducting Interviews
  •  Podcast Creation
  • Match Reports & Analysis
  • Match Programmes

Participants will need to attend online training workshops and complete a range of tasks that will contribute directly to their local club or county’s Public Relations Officer (PRO). This hands-on experience will give you a chance to support your club’s PRO by producing posters, writing match reports, creating social media content, and much more.

PR-Óg Programme Schedule (2025)

The 2025 PR-Óg Programme will consist of a series of online workshops ending with an in-person graduation day. Here’s the schedule of training modules:

  • Mon 13th January 2025 – Introduction to the PR-Óg Programme
  • Wed 15th January 2025 – Module 1: Social Media
  • Wed 29th January 2025 – Module 2: Canva & Video Editing
  • Wed 12th February 2025 – Module 3: Conducting an Interview
  • Wed 26th February 2025 – Module 4: Podcast Creation
  • Wed 12th March 2025 – Module 5: Match Reports & Analysis
  • Wed 26th March 2025 – Module 6: Match Programmes
  • April 2025 – In-person Graduation Day

For more information on the PR-Óg Programme, please click [HERE]

If you have any questions, feel free to email Tracy McDonald at tracy.mcdonald@camogie.ie.

Register Here
Tuesday 10th December 2024 Foireann | Post AGM Tasks This module will cover the following:

– Introduction to the Executive Committee on Foireann
– How to make changes to your Executive Committee
– How to assign admins to your club
– How to remove existing admins
– How to change the ownership of your Stripe account

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Thursday 9th January 2025 Foireann | Registration Preparation This module will cover the following:- Introduction to Registration on Foireann
– How to set up your membership options for the 2025 season
– How to make sure your Stripe account is ready for the new season7:30pm
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Tuesday 14th January 2025 Foireann | The Basics This module will cover the following:

– Introduction to Foireann
– Creating Foireann Account
– Logging into Foireann Account (including how to reset login details)
– Setting up a profile / Adding your club
– Navigating around Foireann
– Family management
– How to register
– How to join teams

7:00pm

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Tuesday 21st January 2025 Foireann| Running Registration on Foireann This module will cover the following:

– Introduction to Registration on Foireann
– Creating Membership Options
– Receiving online payments
– Manually registering members
– Paying the relevant Association Levies / Fees
– How to upgrade memberships

7:00pm

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Tuesday 28th January 2025 Foireann| Managing your Members on Foireann This module will cover the following:

– Introduction to Membership on Foireann
– Finding people on the Members List
– Viewing Members’ details
– Editing / Resetting Login details
– Adding Members
– Inviting Members
– Verifying Members
– Removing duplicates
– Hibernating Members
– Exporting Members’ details
– Admin management of families
– Assigning Administrator Access

7:00pm

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Tuesday 4th February 2025 Foireann | Financial Procedures on Foireann This module will cover the following:

– Introduction to Finance on Foireann
– Finance Admin
– Stripe setup
– Top-ups and Payouts
– Paying with Foireann
– Approvals
– Contacting Stripe vs Foireann
– Financial Reporting

7:00pm

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Tuesday 11th February 2025 Foireann | Running Registration on Foireann This module will cover the following:

– Introduction to Registration on Foireann
– Creating Membership Options
– Receiving online payments
– Manually registering members
– Paying the relevant Association Levies / Fees
– How to upgrade memberships

7:00pm

Register Here
Tuesday 18th February 2025 Foireann| Managing your Members on Foireann This module will cover the following:

– Introduction to Membership on Foireann
– Finding people on the Members List
– Viewing Members’ details
– Editing / Resetting Login details
– Adding Members
– Inviting Members
– Verifying Members
– Removing duplicates
– Hibernating Members
– Exporting Members’ details
– Admin management of families
– Assigning Administrator Access

Register Here
Tuesday 25th February 2025 Foireann | Vetting your Volunteers on Foireann This module will cover the following:

– Introduction to Vetting on Foireann
– Vetting Admin
– Applying to be Vetted
– Approving applications
– Vetting process outside Foireann – Access NI
– Cancelling Application (Member & Admin)
– Tobar Account Sync

7:00pm

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Tuesday 4th March 2025 Foireann | Running Registration on Foireann This module will cover the following:

– Introduction to Registration on Foireann
– Creating Membership Options
– Receiving online payments
– Manually registering members
– Paying the relevant Association Levies / Fees
– How to upgrade memberships

7:00pm

Register Here
Tuesday 11th March 2025 Foireann | Managing your Members on Foireann This module will cover the following:

– Introduction to Membership on Foireann
– Finding people on the Members List
– Viewing Members’ details
– Editing / Reseting Login details
– Adding Members
– Inviting Members
– Verifying Members
– Removing duplicates
– Hibernating Members
– Exporting Members’ details
– Admin management of families
– Assigning Administrator Access

7:00pm

Register Here
Tuesday 18th March 2025 Foireann | Setting up Teams, Groups and Communications on Foireann This module will cover the following:

– Introduction to Teams / Groups on Foireann
– Creating a Team / Group
– Team roles
– Team Permissions
– Getting people onto a Team / Group
– Creating Events for Team / Group
– Team / Group Communications
– Executive Committee – Distribution List

7:00pm

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Tuesday 25th March 2025 Foireann | Running Registration on Foireann This module will cover the following:

– Introduction to Registration on Foireann
– Creating Membership Options
– Receiving online payments
– Manually registering members
– Paying the relevant Association Levies / Fees
– How to upgrade memberships

7:00pm

Register Here
Wednesday 19th March 2025 Critical Incident Response Training This module aims to supports units in how to prepare for and respond should a critical incident occur.

(A critical incident is something that overwhelms one’s natural response mechanisms.)

7:30pm

Registration Link to Follow Soon
TBC THDC Level 2 Training The THDC Level 2 training is a refresher workshop for individuals who sit on their county or provincial THDCs for the past few years.

Please see an outline of the content in the THDC Level 2 training below:

      • Rules on Evidence
      • Framing Questions
      • Decision-making
      • Appeals & Transfers
      • DRA
Registration Link to Follow Soon

 

Club Officer Resources

Secretary

Club Secretary Handbook

Club Secretary Safeguarding Information

Camogie Task Checklist Secretary

 

Chairperson

Club Chairperson Handbook

Club Chairperson Safeguarding Information

 

PRO

Club PRO Handbook

Social Media Policy

Social Media Setup Guide

 

County Development Officer Resources

County Development Officer Resources

 

Club Leadership Development Programme

The Club Leadership Development Programme (CLDP) provides learning opportunities to new and existing Club Officers in the Camogie Association, GAA and LGFA, to help them gain the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfil their roles.

Details on the programme are available HERE and to register and begin accessing the programme please click HERE

For Club Start-up information please click HERE

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