The Ladies Gaelic Football Association are delighted to launch our BUA initiative and welcome applications to get involved.  

What is the BUA Programme?

The BUA programme is a self-development initiative aimed at supporting young people in the association to develop leadership skills and qualities to benefit their community through expert led workshops and self-reflection, before participants put their enhanced leadership skills into action through a club action project.

Who can apply to get involved?

Young Females aged 16-19 years that want to improve their leadership skills and ensure there are strong foundations in place to build on for future years.

What will participants learn?

Selected participants will engage in learning covering topics essential for young people, including communication, leadership, resilience, dealing with change, building trust and respect, conflict resolution, problem solving, project planning and delegation as well as some LGFA specific topics including introductions to coaching, officiating and administration.

When will BUA start and what is the structure?

The programme will begin in October 2026 and finish in March 2027. The participants will attend five leadership training sessions remotely and there will be three LGFA specific modules between each leadership session that participants can choose a minimum one from depending on their area of interest.

How to apply?

Participants must complete the application form by CLICKING HERE and the closing date is Friday 25th September. Late applications will not be accepted.

For further information please contact Ciaran Murtagh, Volunteer Development Manager,  ciaran.murtagh@lgfa.ie. 

or Vivienne Nee, National Development Officer (Remit for Volunteer Development), vivienne.nee@lgfa.ie.