The closing date for applications to the Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative is this Sunday July 19th.
The initiative, which is organised by the GAA, Foróige, and NUI Galway is fully supported by the family of the late great Dermot Earley Senior, is designed to support the next generation of young GAA leaders in achieving their full potential and in doing so to make their mark in their clubs, their counties, and indeed their country.
The application process is open to young GAA club members, male and female, aged 15-18 years-old and the initiative will run over three modules between September 2015 and May 2016. The programme is structured to include 30 hours of workshops, which are designed to develop the leadership skills that Dermot epitomised on and off the field, as well as 30 hours of self-directed learning.
Participants can then put their enhanced leadership skills into action through a club or community-based action project and those who complete all three modules will graduate from NUIG with a Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership and Community Action.
The workshops will take place in The Quad, Roscommon town and the lucky participants will also be gathered for at least one special event in Croke Park.
For more information on how to apply please contact Stacey Cannon, GAA National Health & Wellbeing Coordinator on stacey.cannon@gaa.ie or 01-8192387 or visit www.gaa.ie/community/community-development/dermot-early-youth-leadership-initiative/
