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Stradbally GAAStrategic Review Plan

2014-2019

www.stradbally.laois.gaa.ie

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CONTENTS1. Chairman’s Address

2. History of the Club

3. Methodology

4. Mission, Vision and Values

5. Background to the Club

6. Activity Area 1: Coaching and Games Development

7. Activity Area 2: Club Structures and Administration

8. Activity Area 3: Finance and Fundraising

9. Activity Area 4: Facilities and Development

10. Activity Area 5: Communication/PR and Culture

11. Activity Area 6: Community

12. Implementation and Review Mechanisms for the Plan

13. Acknowledgements

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Chairman’s Address

As Chairman of Stradbally GAA Club, I wish to thank all the people who were involved in thestructurebuilding of our Development Plan.

An open invitation was extended out to our Community to get involved in the setting up ofour Development Plan. Under the guidance of John Byrne, who facilitated a workshopattended by approx 40 people to discuss where Stradbally GAA is at present and where wewish to be in 5 years time. More importantly how we could achieve our aims. Following onfrom the workshop, we held a series of meetings where 5 focus groups were set up with helpfrom County Board and Leinster Council. With the huge effort of our steering committeeChairman Dominic Hartnett we were on our way to our Developement Plan.

The ideas and plans which resulted from the workshop were many and varied.These werethen discussed by our focusgroups and are the framework of our Development Plan. Some of these ideas are already inplace such as, walkway around pitches, a new gym has been installed with plans to make thegym facilities bigger. Plans have also been drawn up to extend our kitchen area into ameeting/function room. As with all Development Plans, Finance and Fundraising plays amajor part and with the help of our focus groups this will be made possible in our 5 yearplan.

As our Club celebrates 125 years in existence this year it is important to make sure thateveryone involved in our Clubstrive to keep making it a better place for the next generation. I feel with the setting up ofthis Development Plan we are certainly heaing in the right direction.

Thanks again to everyone who got involved and looking forward to welcoming more peopleon board.

Martin Kelly,Chairman Stradbally GAA Club.

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HISTORY

Stradbally GAA Club was founded sometime in the early spring of 1889, with the foundationmeeting probably taking place at the old Boys National School off Main Street. Mr. E. Nolan,Manager of the Malt House was the Clubs first President, Mr. Thomas Buggy, a local tailorwas Secretary, Mr. Tom Timmons, a local hotelier was Treasurer and Mr. Denis Shaughnessy, apublican in the town was Club Captain.

There were many turbulent moments in those early “political” ridden years but the Clubpersevered and reached its first final in 1903. The game played against Abbeyleix in 1904resulted in defeat. However, with players like the Delaney’s, Mick and Jack, the Comerfords,the Mullallys, Mick McLoughlin and Barry Murphy success did not elude the Club for long.After 18 years in existence the championship of 1905 was won when the team defeatedRaheenabrogue by 1-4 to 0-3 at Portlaoise on the 21st. January 1906. More championshipswere to follow in 1908 and 1911.

Sadly due to a combination of incidents and a split over land division in the area, the Clubdivided and what had promised to be a period of high achievement saw Stradbally return toJunior status, some of its best players disperse to other Clubs and the Club finally fall intoabeyance.

Following almost 7 years of inactivity the Club re-emerged in 1924 to enjoy a “golden” era inLaois football. They took their fourth title after a seventeen year gap in 1928 defeatingGraiguecullen by 1-4 to 1-2 at Portlaoise. With experienced players like Matt Delaney, JackDelaney (jnr), Paddy Connell and Dick Rankins two more titles were added in 1929 and 1930to complete a marvellous three in a row. Over the next eleven years (1931 to 1941) sevenmore titles were won due mainly to the fact that the Club produced a string of talentedplayers such as Bill and Mick Delaney, Paddy Swayne, Har Browne and Tommy Walsh tomention but a few. Many of these served Club, County and Province with distinction and itwas hardly surprising that between 1927 and 1941, the Club contested 12 Senior finalswinning a staggering ten.

For many people these were the “Stradbally-Graiguecullen Years” and indeed there weresome enthralling “contests” between both Clubs. They backboned the County team toLeinster successes in ’36, ’37 and ’38, with Bill Delaney and Tommy Murphy forming a

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midfield partnership that ignited the imagination of that football generation.For Stradbally players and the Club the thirties were certainly years of achievement anddistinction. Tom, Bill, Mick, Chris and Jack Delaney and Paddy Swayne lined out against Mayoin the 1936 All Ireland Final, Jack Delaney (jnr) became the first Laoisman to play for Leinster,Bill Delaney became the first Laoisman to Captain Leinster to a Railway Cup success and on7th. June 1935 ten Stradbally men lined out for Laois against Kildare in the Championship.

The forties saw the decline of that once almost “invincible” side and although they contestedthe finals of ’48 and ’49 without success, they were but a shadow of their former greatness.The Club won two Minor Football Championships in 1952 and 1953, ironically it being theirfailure to bring on minor teams in the forties that lead to a dearth of talent in the fifties. Leanyears mainly due to emigration were endured in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s. The Club returned toJunior status in 1956, progressing back to Senior ranks, via Junior success over The MentalHospital in 1958 and Intermediate victory against Fairymount in 1959. In 1963, they againreturned to Intermediate ranks, advancing straight back up to Senior status with a win overCrettyard after a replay. The Club won the 1969 Minor Football Championship again as aseparate entity. Indeed this period was one of mixed fortunes in Stradbally circles, it was agreat achievement for the young players of the ’52 and ’53 minor success to restoreStradbally to senior ranks, however devastated by unemployment the Club struggled atsenior level. While the flame was rekindled briefly in the 1970’s,with success in the ForrestalCup, numerous wins in various Tournaments in Durrow, Timahoe and Edenderry and aDivision 1 League victory over Portarlington in 1974, luck was never with the side in theChampionship, with several semi-final defeats during the early part of the decade, the mosttalked about being the 1975 Championship semi final encounter where Graiguecullenemerged victorious on a scoreline of 4-9 to 3-11. Jim Leonard captained Laois to victory inthe inaugural Leinster Under 21 Football Championship in 1964 against Offaly, failingnarrowly to Kerry in the All Ireland Final in September of that year. Sean Delaney was amember of the Laois Minor Football team that were successful in the Leinster Minor Final in1966, defeating Offaly, while Colman McEvoy was centre back on the Laois Minor Footballteam of 1967 that defeated Dublin, prior to losing to Cork in the All Ireland Final.

In 1981, the Club returned to Intermediate ranks as a result of a humiliating relegation play-off defeat to Barrowhouse. Division 2 Football League success followed in 1982 and 1983,with victories over The Rock and Crettyard in respective finals. A return to Senior status wasachieved in 1983, with Intermediate Football Championship success gained against finalopponents Killeshin. This win was further supplemented with a Junior “B” success againstRosenallis that year and followed in 1984 with a Junior victory over Mountrath. In the Club’sCentenary Year 1989, the team made a brave attempt to recapture former glories and bringthe title back to the “little town” for the first time since 1941, but they were pipped at thepost by St. Josephs 1-8 to 1-7 after a replay. John Comerford was a member of the successfulLaois Under 21 Football team that won the Provincial title defeating Longford in 1982, whileMichael Byrne and Brendan Buggie were part of the Laois Under 21 Football panel whoregained this title in 1987.

In 1988, the Club, under the Chairmanship of Michael Mulhare, purchased almost nine acresof the “Cow Lawn” as it is commonly known from the Cosby family for a sum of £20,000. The

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Club embarked on major fundraising initiatives and sale of assets to develop the Polesbridgesite into what is our present home today. The grounds were officially opened in May 1993,the occasion marked with a Senior Football Tournament game between Laois and Kildare.The break with “The Lawn”, our traditional home since the 1920’s courtesy of the Cosbyfamily was an emotional one and for many the spirit of Stradbally football will always remainthere. In 2001, the ground was officially named “Páirc Liam O’Dubhsláinne” in memory of ourformer great.

In the nineties, the Club endured mixed fortunes albeit without success up until 1997, whenthe Senior Football Championship was recaptured after a lapse of 56 years defeatingPortlaoise on a scoreline of 2-10 to 0-10. Further success followed in 1998 with the title beingretained with victory over The Rock 0-8 to 0-5, with the Club also advancing that year to aLeinster Club semi final defeat to Kilmacud Crokes of Dublin, 1-10 to 1-7. Hopes of a three ina row in 1999 were dashed at semi final stage by Portlaoise, with a Division 1 League successover Ballyroan providing some consolation.

In 2001, the Senior team reached another final, this time being denied by Portarlington aftera replay, our Junior team incidentally also losing their Championship final to St. LazeriansAbbeyleix after a replay. The year 2003 promised to be one of the greatest in the Club’shistory with our Junior and Junior “B” team’s achieving Championship successes over TheHeath and Spink respectively, only for our Senior team to be denied the “clean sweep” with anarrow final defeat to Arles Kilcruise on a score line of 0-8 to 0-7. In 2005, the Club were backin another Senior final against old rivals Portlaoise and credited the Club with their sixteenthtitle on a score of 1-10 to 1-9. The year 2007 saw the two Clubs renew rivalry in the Seniorfinal, with Portlaoise this time gaining revenge for their defeat two years previously. As tradition prevails, the Club continued to supply numerous players, who had backbonedthe Club to these victories and who went on with our County teams to enjoy a certainamount of Provincial and All Ireland success during the past decade and a half - All IrelandMinor Football successes in 1996 (Robert Darby, Padraig Langton and Eddie Kinsella); 1997(Gary Kavanagh and Paul Maher) and 2003 (Colm Begley, Colm Kelly, Ray Barry and BrianMortimer); Leinster Minor Football victories in 1996 (Robert Darby, Padraig Langton andEddie Kinsella); 1997 (Gary Kavanagh and Paul Maher); 1998 (Daragh McEvoy); 2004 (ColmBegley, Brian Mortimer, Darren Maher and Alan Delaney); 2005 (Darren Maher) and 2007(Conor Delaney); Leinster Under 21 Football wins in 1994 (Eamon Delaney, Damian Delaneyand John Larkin); 1998 (Greg Ramsbottom and Larry Keenan); 2006 (Colm Kelly) and 2007(Stephen Lawlor and Darren Maher) and Leinster Senior Football Championship success in2003 (Damian Delaney, Gary Kavanagh and Daragh Mulhall). Tony “Barney” Maher’scontribution and service to Laois football during the early part of this period should also beacknowledged.

Many able Club administrators and players have also served our County in various differentadministrations and offices – Denis Shaughnessy (Central Council Delegate); Jack DelaneySen. (Leinster Council Delegate); Jack Delaney Jun. (Chairman Laois Football Board); BillDelaney (Central Council Delegate); Danny Delaney (Vice Chairman Laois GAA); JimKavanagh (Treasurer Laois GAA; Leinster Council Delegate and Secretary Laois FootballBoard); Michael McEvoy (Secretary Laois Juvenile Board); Niall Handy (Laois GAA Secretary)

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and Gerry Kavanagh (Laois GAA Chairperson).

In Refereeing, Maurice Deegan by officiating the 2008 All Ireland Football Final betweenTyrone and Kerry, followed in the footsteps of Bill Delaney whom had taken charge of AllIreland Football Finals in 1946 and 1951.

With seventeen Senior titles (second in order of merit) to their credit along with numeroustitles at Intermediate, Junior, Under 21 , Minor and all the Juvenile grades, Stradbally hasmuch to be proud of as a Club. The enduring quality in all Clubs is the dedication of itsplayers, officials and members give to the promotion and fostering of the game. Clubs areinevitably linked to the past and over a century and a quarter of hard toil many families toonumerous to mention have served this Club. Their commitment is inextricably linked withthe Club’s success and their contribution should not be forgotten.

Championship Achievements.

Senior Football Championships: 1905; 1908; 1910; 1911; 1928; 1929; 1930; 1932; 1933; 1934;

1936; 1937; 1940; 1941; 1997; 1998 and 2005.

Intermediate Football Championships: 1959; 1963 and 1983.

Junior Football Championship: 1958; 1984 and 2003.

Junior “B” Football Championship: 1983; 2000 and 2003.

Under 21 Football Championship: 1968; 1969, 1982, 2004 and 2005. (Parish Team).

Minor Football Championship: *1952; *1953; 1957; 1958; 1959; 1960; *1969; 1985; 1986;

1988 and 2006. (Parish Team except where denoted by *).

tles at Intermediate, Junior, Under 21 , Minor and all the Juvenile grades, Stradbally hasmuch to be proud of as a Club. The enduring quality in all Clubs is the dedication of itsplayers, officials and members give to the promotion and fostering of the game. Clubs areinevitably linked to the past and over a century and a quarter of hard toil many families toonumerous to mention have served this Club. Their commitment is inextricably linked withthe Club’s success and their contribution should not be forgotten.

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Following a committee meeting, the Chairman of the Club, Martin Kelly was asked toapproach Dominic Hartnett with regard to co-ordinating a Strategic Review Plan for the Clubto comply with GAA guidelines. A meeting took place and Dominic Hartnett agreed to act asChairman/Co-ordinator of the Plan. Focus Groups were selected and a process was put inplace for data gathering and a Club Plan template.Below are the Focus groups that were set up: 1. Development: Gerry Kavanagh, Michael Kelly, Paul Molloy, Michael Mulhare and ColmKelly2. Communication PR: Paschal McEvoy, Alan Hartnett and Liam Delaney3. Coaching and Games: Eamonn Delaney and Maurice Deegan4. Finance/Fundraising: Dick Dunne, Paul Molloy, JJ McEvoy, Jim Kavanagh, John Donohueand Bill Deegan5. Structures and Administration: Niall Handy, Niall Creery and Brendan DelaneyGerry Kavanagh, Cathaoirleach Coiste Contae Laoise and Tom Jones, Development OfficerCoiste Contae Laoise, were approached with regard to providing a Comhairle LaigheanFacilitator for the Workshop. John Byrne was appointed as the Comhairle LaigheanFacilitator.Dominic then completed a survey with players, managers and coaches. All members,players, managers and coaches were then asked to attend an Open Community Workshop inSt.Coleman’s School with Comhairle Laighean Facilitator John Byrne. The feedback sheetsfrom the Workshop were given to the Focus groups to expand the ideas that they werealready working on. After the Workshop, we agreed that we would make one last request forinput from Present and Past players and members, a final feedback sheet was handed out atthe Annual Golf classic. The information was correlated from Focus groups and Workshop meetings. The key projectswere listed and explained with the format being the Action, Outcome Sought, Timescale,Responsibility. A draft document ensued and was amended by Dominic Hartnett and Brendan Delaney. The document was then given to Niall Creery for assistance with the creation of a Webpage. A launch night was then arranged for Friday August 22nd at Páirc Liam Ó Dúbhsláinne.

METHODOLOGY

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The GAA is a community based volunteer organisation promotingGaelic games, culture and lifelong participation.”The GAA is a volunteer organisation. We develop and promote Gaelicgames at the core of Irish identity and culture. We are dedicated toensuring that our family of games, and the values we live, enrich thelives of our members, families and the communities we serve. We arecommitted to active lifelong participation for all and to providing thebest facilities. We reach out to and include all members of our society.We promote individual development and well-being and strive toenable all our members achieve their full potential.

Our vision is that everybody has the opportunity to be welcomedto take part in our games and culture, to participate fully, to growand develop and to be inspired to keep a lifelong engagement withour Association.

Community Identity• Community is at the heart of our Association. Everything we do helpsto enrich the communities we serve.

• We foster a clear sense of identity and place

Amateur Status• We are a volunteer led organisation

• All our members play and engage in our games as amateurs

• We provide a games programme at all levels to meet the needs of allour players

MISSION

VISION

VALUES

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Inclusiveness

• We welcome everybody to be part of our Association

• We are anti sectarian

• We are anti racist

Respect• We respect each other on and off the playing fields

• We operate with integrity at all levels

• We listen and respect the views of all

Player Welfare• We provide the best playing experience for all out players.

• We structure our games to allow players of all abilities reach theirpotentialTeamwork

• Effective teamwork on and off the field is the cornerstone of ourAssociation

• Ní neart go cur le chéile (There is no strength without workingtogether)

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Chairman: Martin Kelly

Vice Chairman: Eamonn Delaney

Secretary: Brendan Delaney

Asst Secretary: Niall Creery

Treasurer: Dick Dunne

P.R.O/ Club Registrar: AlanHartnett

Children/Youth Officer:John LarkinMichael Kelly Joe DeeganMichael MulharePaul MolloyBob NolanAustin ClancyJJ McEvoyCaroline WhelanJP Cushen

Stradbally GAA club has a membership of 140 Adults, 11 Honorary Members.There are 3 Adult teams competing at Junior C, Junior A and Senior Levelcatering for 66 registered Players.

Juveniles are catered for at U8, U10 and U12 levels competing for Stradballyunder the GoGames model. The Kids Club have 4 trained Award 1 Coaches and10 Foundation Level Coaches.

U14- U21s represent Stradbally alongside Timahoe and Annanough, as StradballyParish Gaels.

Maurice Deegan represents the Club as a Referee. He Officiated the 2008 and2012 All-Ireland finals.

The Club facilities are based at Páirc Liam Ó Dúbhsláinne The following Committee of 16 members are responsible for the day to dayrunning of the Club:

BACKGROUND

CLub COmmITTee

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Activity Area 1: Coaching and Games Development

In five years time, we will be able to say: Stradbally GAA Club underage section is cover by the Kids

Club using the Go Games as its model, and we play to the full spirit and rules so we can say that we

are one of the best under age sections in the County. We have achieved excellence in coaching

standards and encourage skill development by providing games for our young players in a safe and

enjoyable environment .Stradbally Parish Gaels is where our players join with the three adult clubs in

the Parish in under age games from u13 to under 21. Our Adult teams perform to their full potential

because we have the best possible coaching systems and structures in place.”

Activity Area 2: Club Structures and Administration

In five years, our Club we will be able to say-

Stradbally GAA Club excels in its administration. We have the structures in place appropriate to the

Clubs needs. Our Club Executive is vibrant and we have increased the number of people volunteering

in the Club”

Action Outcome Sought Timescale Responsibility Continue to Provide Coaches- past and present players

This allows for the sharing of knowledge and experience

Annually 2014-2019

Coaching Committee

Start of year coaches meetings

To co-ordinate training, basic training plans for all teams

Jan-Feb Annually Coaches

Ensure coaches have required qualifications

Garda Vetting, Foundation coaching course, First Aid and child protection to be complete by all coaches.

Annually Coaching Committee

Encourage children’s participation in games

This promotes games, inclusiveness and fitness

Early September to coincide with Start of school year

Kids Club

Encourage parents to be more active

To spread out the workload and get new club members

Annually Juvenile and Coaching Committee

Encourage respect for Referees

This is just good example/practice n/a All Club Members

Support Club School Liaison Officer

Development and encourages new members

Early September to coincide with Start of school year

Club and National School

Create 7 Aside Tournaments

This leads to more games for players

Pre-season Adult Club Committee

Super Touch games To work with the three clubs on the development of Super Touch tourment/league/ champship

Annually Stradbally Parish Gaels Executive

Promote Diet and Fitness Programmes

Physical Development for Adult players and healthier eating for all

Close season Annually

Team Management

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Action Outcome Sought Timescale Responsibility Continue use of Sub Committees ie Finance, Lotto, Field,

Greater allocation of work load and gets more members involved

Annually following AGM

Club Executive

Club Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy to be developed

To make everyone aware of best practice regarding the use of alcohol/drugs

Ongoing Club Executive

Children’s Officer Children’s Officer has been in place since 2011 in the club

Ongoing Club Executive

Appoint a Designated 5 year plan Committee

To oversee implementation of the targets set down in the plan

Annually following AGM

Club Executive

Encourage relationship between Adult Club, Juvenile Club, Ladies Football and Local Schools

Help development different approaches to coaching/training at all grades and genders.

Annually Club Executive

Activity Area 3: Finance and Fundraising

In five years, our Club we will be able to say-

Stradbally GAA Club has done a tremendous job in finance and fundraising in order to support the

continued development of our Club. We have new and innovative fundraising ideas and have new

people helping in our fundraising efforts”

Action Outcome Sought Timescale Responsibility Implement a Club Budget at the beginning of each year

Financial guide for the year ahead 1st Quarter Club Executive

Continue fundraising under the leadership of the Finance Committee

In recessionary times this is a hard area to tackle but we will organise a major fundraiser in the community during the year to help meet the club needs

Plan each Quarter

Finance Committee

Club Lotto Sales. We will divide the Stradbally into areas. Young members will be able to earn discount cards for sports ware for selling the club lotto.

Increase in sales of the lotto tickets this will give us a greater funds which can be used to improve club facilities for adults and juveniles. look to set up sell contacts in its housing area around the town

Yearly review Finance committee

We will agree to set up a cost and benefit feasible study to cost the development of the 5 year

plan and how funds can be found to complete the projects below. The study will be used to manage the development to the best price and value for money. The study group should be

made up of members from both Finance and Facilities and Development committees with a

shared goal of moving the club forward over the next five years.

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Activity Area 4: Facilities and Development

In five years, we will be able to say:

“Stradbally GAA Clubs Players and Members now enjoy the very best possible facilities in the area,

both on and off the pitch”

Key Projects

Action Outcome Sought Timescale Responsibility Sanding and Draining the field

Improve the playing surface

Yearly review Field Committee

Improve the fencing around the pitch and replace with low type fence

Improved safety for both players and spectators and better viewing for the supporters

2018-2019 Field Committee

Development of a training pitch

Improve playing facilities

2017-2018 Field Committee

Purchase of new field mower

Reduce costs and improve efficiency

2016 Field Committee

Repair/replace the netting behind both goals. Ground repair in goalmouths-long term all weather goal mouths

Improve the netting to reduce risk to patrons and cars in the car park. Install all weather grass in the goal area

2015 Field Committee

Improve parking facilities-improve speed signs and traffic flow signs.

Increase the number of car parking spaces and improve safety

2016 Field Committee

Install floodlighting on the Main Pitch and low level lighting on the walk way

Improve the use of the pitch and increase the number of winter walkers

2015 Field Committee

Redevelop the club house to include a gym/function room

Improve training facilities/ encourage more use of the Clubhouse

2015 Executive

Ensure that the club complies with relevant Health and Safety legislation

Copy of the Health and Safety documents are available and kept up to date

Ongoing Executive

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Activity Area 5: Communication/PR and Culture

In five years, our Club will be able to say:

“Stradbally GAA Club is the best possible sporting, cultural and social organisation in our Community.

All our members and supporters are connected through traditional and new media. Our members and

the community are aware of everything that is happening in the Club.”

Action Outcome Sought Timescale Responsibility Club Facebook and Twitter Page developed and GAA email solution

To improve communications with the community and members abroad. Update frequently with fixtures, results and club news

Ongoing Club PRO

Improve Club Notes on a weekly basis

Weekly notes submitted to the local papers to include lotto results, fixtures, results

Ongoing Club PRO

Continue to develop Club Website

An updated website with photos keeps interest in the club from members abroad and house bound.

Ongoing Club PRO

Publish a Club Yearly Newsletter. Decide to add the last 25 years to the book They wore the Green and White.

In December of each year it is hoped to publish a newsletter to cover the past year again this can be used to publicise the club and help create a positive vibe in the GAA

2014 Club PRO

Continue to collect mobile numbers and email addresses from members

Text/email service to be extended to improve communications directly with the members

Ongoing Club PRO/Secretary

To enter Scor competitions. Agree to enter a music group, a dance group, drama group.

Help promote Irish Music, Language and Dance in the community. Seek the support of the local Irish dancing schools.

Ongoing Club Executive

Irish to be used on Club stationary/gear/website .Have a phrase of the week in Irish.

The club name on headed paper, gear and website will be in both English and Irish to encourage use of Irish language

Ongoing Club Executive

We will look at the common bond that we all have which is that Stradbally is our home and our community and that we should make sure that there is a mutual benefit to be shared among us all.

Activity Area 6: Community Development plan

In five years, our Club will be able to say:

“Stradbally GAA Club is the best possible organisation in helping to develop the Community for all.

Our members and supporters are connected through the tradition of support and respect for each

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other and we have a desire and the resolve to make our community stronger over the next five years.

Our members and the community will work together to bring a better quality life to Stradbally.”

Action Outcome Sought Timescale Responsibility Health Well being checks – Blood Pressure – fun weigh-ins- Diet Plans-Sugar Counts

To improve the public heath of our young people and to encourage the aged in the community to stay active and connected.

Run a Health week each year of the plan

Joint Committee of GAA –Community Leaders-School Boards-Active Age Group

Drug Awareness Programme for 6th class and Parents

To reduce the drug dealing in the community and to up skill parents on the different levels of drugs starting with smoking, alcohol, soft drugs. To work with the local Neighbourhood watch.

Run a 4 week course each year of the plan

Joint Committee of GAA –Community Leaders-School Boards-Youth Club-Neighbour Watch

Education and Training and work life skills.

Develop a local skills bank to help develop employment in the community

Hold a jobs fare each year.

Club Executive- Local Business group-Enterprise Board

Festivals and Charity events

To be pro-active rather than re-active to new festivals and charity events in the community.

Each year of the plan

Club Executive-event organisations-Other

Install a community notice board for all to use and promote community activities.

The club can become a focal point for information and a database centre for visitors to the area.

Ongoing Club Executive

Implementation And Review Mechanisms for the Plan

This Plan is a living document. It will be reviewed, assessed and adapted to ensure it

facilitates the Club in reaching it’s potential over the duration of the Plan.

The Club Executive Committee will put in place a Plan Implementation Sub-

Committee. This team will meet on a quarterly basis and assess the progress of the

Plan against it’s stated objectives. This team will decide on the most appropriate

method to carry out a comprehensive Annual Review of the Plan. This will involve

the assessment of the current initiatives, their appropriateness for the needs of the

Club and and the identification of additional initiatives to assist in the completion of

achieving the goals and objectives outlined in the Plan.

If required, the Plan will be modified and adapted based on the inputs. The

Committee will also be responsible for communicating the modified Plan to all Clum

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Stradbally GAA Club Executive would like to take this opportunity to thank all its members,coaches, players and committees in helping the GAA become what the club is today.

We also wish to thank the following for helping develop the 5 year plan

Dominic Hartnett, Chairperson/Co-ordinator for his extraordinary efforts and time informulating and implementing the Plan

Tom Jones, Development Officer Coiste Contae Laoise

Niall Handy, Runaí Coiste Contae Laoise

Gerry Kavanagh, Cathaoirleach Coiste Contae Laoise

John Byrne, Comhairle Laighean Facilitator

Michael Reynolds, Gerry Harrington Comhairle Laighean Development

Pádraig Ashe, Principal St. Coleman’s Primary School and the Board of Management

St.Coleman’s, for use of facilities for workshop

The Focus Groups:Development: Gerry Kavanagh, Michael Kelly, Paul Molloy, Michael Mulhare and Colm Kelly

Communication PR: Paschal McEvoy, Alan Hartnett and Liam Delaney

Coaching and Games: Eamonn Delaney and Maurice Deegan

Finance/Fundraising: Dick Dunne, Paul Molloy, JJ McEvoy, Jim Kavanagh, John Donohue andBill Deegan

Structures and Administration: Niall Handy, Niall Creery and Brendan Delaney

Niall Creery for his time and efforts in creating the Web page for the Plan

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