'Have A Go' hurling and camogie events taking place for Heritage Week

‘Have A Go’ hurling and camogie events will take place around the country for Heritage Week.
A series of ‘Have A Go’ hurling and camogie events will take place around the country for Heritage Week.

The events will give children aged 8 to 10 the opportunity to pick up a hurley, try something new, and have fun playing our national sport.

They’re designed to be a very welcoming introduction to hurling and camogie in a fun and relaxed environment and are aimed particularly at children who might not have had the opportunity to play before.

The events will take place in Antrim, Louth, Longford, Galway, and Leitrim between Saturday, August 15 and Saturday August 22.

A number of special guests including county team players will be present at the venues and each child who attends will get a free t-shirt.

Any child who enjoys the experience can then be linked with an established club in their local area if they don’t already have one.

Details and registration links for all the ‘Have A Go’ hurling and camogie events for Heritage Week 2026 can be viewed below.

‘Have A Go’ – Hurling/Camogie Events - Heritage Week 15- 22 August 2026

Saturday 15 August

Antrim


Venue: Crumlin Leisure Centre, Antrim, 2 Main St, Crumlin BT29 4UP, United Kingdom
Time: 12:00- 2:00pm
Event Contact: Patrick Dorrian, KS2 Coach, patrick.dorrian.ulster@gaa.ie
Registrations Link: Have a Go Hurling Event Registration Crumlin 15th August 2026 – Fill in form


Sunday 16 August

Antrim


Venue: Cliftonville Playing Fields, Cliftonville Rd, Belfast BT14 6LE, Antrim
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Event Contact: Katie Rose Bell, PO Antrim, katie.bell.po.antrim@gaa.ie
Registration Line: Have a Go Hurling Event Registration North Belfast 16th August 2026 – Fill in form


Tuesday 18 August
Louth


Venue: Protection & Prosperity GAA Training Centre, Darver, Readypenny, Co. Louth, A91 CF62
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Event Contact: Pierce Caherty, CHG, pierce.caherty.chg.louth@gaa.ie
Special Guests: Louth Club/County Hurlers
Registration Link: Louth GAA Have A Go Session Registration – Fill in form


Wednesday 19 August

Longford


Venue: Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Lisbrack, Longford, N39 VY28
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Contact: Damien Sheridan, CHG, Damien.sheridan.chg.longford@gaa.ie
Special Guests: Representatives from the All-Ireland Lory Meagher winning Senior Hurling panel as well as the All-Ireland Celtic Challenge winning U17 panel & Cups
Registration Link: Longford GAA Heritage Week - Hurling Have A Go Event – Fill in form


Thursday 20 August

Galway


Venue: Pearse Stadium, Rockbarton Rd, Salthill, Galway, H91 PX30
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Event Contact: Cian OToole, GDA, cian.otoole.gda.galway@gaa.ie
Special Guests: Tom Monaghan
Registration Link: 'Give Hurling A Go' Registration Link – Fill in form


Saturday 22 August

Leitrim


Venue: Heartlands Credit Union Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, Summerhill, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, N41 TF62
Time: 12:00 – 2:00pm
Event Contact: Thomas Keenan, CHG, Thomas.keenan.chg.leitrim@gaa.ie / Jack Casey, GDC, jack.casey.gdc.leitrim@gaa.ie
Registration Link: 'Have a Go' Hurling Day - August 22nd - Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada – Fill in form