Ballinderreen GAA

Episode 11: 11. A Club for the Future

With a separate hurling and camogie club operating for many years, Ballinderreen’s pathway to  implementing the GAA’s One Club initiative has been a successful endeavour. It’s one of the many national schemes that the club has introduced as it lays the foundations for a successful future. This project was funded by the Heritage Council and supported by Ballinderreen GAA One Club and the Heritage Office, Galway County Council

Episode 10: 10. A Centre of Activity

From yoga classes to club events and celebrations Ballinderreen Community centre is at the heart of all that happens locally. The campaign to get the centre up and running is remembered as those who now manage the facility outline the many developments that have happened down through the years. This project was funded by the Heritage Council and supported by Ballinderreen GAA One Club and the Heritage Office, Galway County Council

Episode 9: 9. A Shoreline Club

Nestled on the shores of the Atlantic ocean, Ballinderreen has a close association with the sea. A source of leisure and a vital source of income, club members explain the importance of the local shoreline for club members past and present. This project was funded by the Heritage Council and supported by Ballinderreen GAA One Club and the Heritage Office, Galway County Council.

Episode 8: 8. Creating the Next Generation

Juvenile players have been at the core of the achievements of Ballinderreen GAA. How they are coached and encouraged to play the game has evolved down through the years. Those involved in preparing the teams of the future explain how methods have changed when it comes to developing the juvenile members. This project was funded by the Heritage Council and supported by Ballinderreen GAA One Club and the Heritage Office, Galway County Council.

Episode 7: 7. Remembering Joe McDonagh

A player, a leader and a friend to many, the late Joe McDonagh was involved in some of the most historic events witnessed in Ballinderreen GAA. His former team mate in club and county, Noel Lane, recalls the contribution Joe McDonagh made to the club and the GAA nationally. This project was funded by the Heritage Council and supported by Ballinderreen GAA One Club and the Heritage Office, Galway County Council.