Club summit to offer practical learning and expert insights

In attendance during the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association’s official launch of the inaugural Club Summit, delivered by Amazon.ie, are, from left, former Limerick Hurler Declan Hannon, Camogie Association president Brian Molloy, former Mayo footballer and current Mayo manager Diane O'Hora, LGFA Chief Executive Officer Helen O'Rourke, Amazon Country Manager for Ireland Alison Dunn, Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns, former Tyrone footballer Peter Canavan and GAA Planning and Training Committee Chairperson David Denieffe at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
The GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association will welcome over 900 Club volunteers from every corner of the island and some overseas units to The Club Summit, taking place on Saturday, 7 February 2026 in Croke Park.

Designed entirely around the real needs of Clubs, the Summit offers a full day of practical learning, expert insights, and hands‑on guidance from more than 30 seminars and over 80 exhibitors.

Across five dedicated content areas, attendees will have access to tools, ideas and supports that can be brought straight back into their Clubs.

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Running Your Club

Strong governance and effective planning are at the heart of every well‑run Club. This theme brings together experts who provide practical guidance to help Clubs meet modern demands.

Key Seminars


Navigating Changing Demographics
Making Your Club Stand Out in Noisy Environments
Working Together – A One Club Case Study
Keeping Your Club on Track: Operating Effectively
Maximising the Commercial & Social Value of Your Club
Using AI to Lighten Your Admin Load


Featured Exhibitors

Intosport Ltd • Medals and Trophies 4U • NR3 IT Ltd • IT Zone • Foireann • Microsoft • GAA Help Centre • RunAI

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Contributing to Your Community

Gaelic games Clubs are pillars of their communities. This track explores inclusion, culture, wellbeing, and how Clubs can continue to strengthen their social impact.

Key Seminars


Responding to Critical Incidents
Creating Clubs Where We All Belong
Transforming Your Club Through Social Games
Ról na Gaeilge agus chultúir sa chlub
Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Programme
Healthy Choices for Stronger Clubs


Featured Exhibitors

Green Clubs • Samaritans • Movember • Coiste Náisiúnta na Gaeilge • Coiste Náisiúnta Scór

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Supporting Your People

Volunteers and Club members are the lifeblood of the Gaelic Games Associations. This theme focuses on protecting, developing and empowering the people who drive Club activity.

Key Seminars


Safeguarding Everyone in Your Club
The Great Team Aren’t Just on the Field
Tapping Into Tomorrow’s Leaders, Today
Volunteer Burnout & Building Resilience
Managing Player Injury Claims
Keeping Volunteers Engaged


Featured Exhibitors

Avonmore Protein Milk • SafeShel • Gamechangers • Player Welfare • Safeguarding • Youth Development • Female Leadership • Sliotar, Hurley & Helmet Work Group • Volunteering Task Force

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Enhancing Your Facilities

This content area supports Clubs in planning, protecting and improving their facilities.

Key Seminars


Grant Funding: Where & How to Access Funding
Protecting the Environment Around Us
Capital Project Case Study
Creating & Maintaining Safe Facilities
Pitch Maintenance Made Simple
Making Your Facilities Work for You


Featured Exhibitors

CSFF • ICL • NAD Ireland • National Finance • Safe Clubs • TurfCare • Pitch Maintenance Work Group • National Biodiversity Data Centre

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Developing Your Games

Enhancing the playing experience remains the most important aspect of all Clubs. This track brings together expert voices on coaching, refereeing, participation and player pathways.

Key Seminars


Looking After the Welfare of Players
Developing Your Club Coaching Team
Making Hurling & Camogie Accessible
Recruiting, Developing & Supporting Referees
Keep Your Youth Players Playing
From First to Last Kick – The Player Pathway


Featured Exhibitors

Referee Development • Setanta College • Benchmark Sports • GD Coach Planner • Hurlog • Play Us • GAA Rounders • GAA Handball • Irish Guild of Hurley Makers

A Day of Learning and Inspiration

With conversations, demonstrations, resources and guidance available at every turn, the Club Summit offers something valuable for every Club volunteer.

Learn more about the speakers confirmed for each seminar and grab your last chance to buy tickets at gaa.ie/clubsummit