Ardara GAA claim Ulster success in Glór Na nÓg Competition

Ardara GAA were the overall Ulster winners of the inaugural Glór Na nÓg competition, securing €4,250 in funding to support youth development and equipment purchases.

The groundbreaking initiative, supported by Amazon, empowered young GAA members across  Ireland and internationally to share their voices about what makes their clubs special and how they can be improved. The competition attracted entries from GAA, LGFA, and Camogie clubs nationwide. 

Through a digital platform accessed via QR codes, junior members answered two key questions: "What's the best thing about your GAA club?" and "What can be done to make your GAA club even better?" 

The Shannon Gaels GAA club from Roscommon were the overall winners, picking up the top prize of €8,000.

Croke Park Stadium Director and GAA Commercial Director Peter McKenna said: "This partnership with Amazon represents an exciting opportunity to harness technology in service of our communities. 

“Glór na nÓg gives our young members a meaningful voice in shaping the future of  their clubs while celebrating what makes our community so special."

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Alison Dunn, Country Manager for Amazon in Ireland, said: "Congratulations to Shannon Gaels and all the winning clubs across Ireland and internationally. We're incredibly proud to see how young GAA members have embraced this opportunity to shape their clubs' futures. 

“The quality of submissions from Shannon Gaels and clubs across Ireland and abroad has been outstanding. These winners represent the very best of youth engagement and community spirit, and we're delighted to support their continued development with €85,000 in funding." 

The Glór Na nÓg initiative distributed funding across multiple categories. Provincial winners Tourlestrane (Sligo), Ringtown Camogie (Westmeath), Glin (Limerick), and Ardara GAA (Donegal) each received €4,250. Twenty-eight county winners received €2,000 each, while eight commendable prize winners received €500 each.

Winners were selected through a combination of AI-assisted scoring and a judging panel, with submissions evaluated based on constructiveness, impact and innovation, detail and clarity, and demonstration of community spirit.

The programme was open to GAA, LGFA, and Camogie clubs across Ireland and internationally, representing a commitment to youth development and community engagement.