Gaelic For Mothers & Others
At Portlaoise GAA, we are proud to have a strong and thriving Gaelic4Mothers&Others group as part of our club. This initiative provides a fun, social, and non-competitive way for women to get involved in Gaelic football, stay active, and be part of a fantastic community.
Training takes place every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7:30pm on our club grounds in Rathleague. Sessions are designed to be enjoyable and inclusive, with a focus on fitness, skill development, and plenty of laughs along the way—no prior football experience is needed!
New members are always welcome, whether you’ve played before or are brand new to the game. If you’re looking for a great way to get active, meet new people, and enjoy the fun side of Gaelic football, come along and give it a go!
What is Gaelic4Mothers&Others?
The Gaelic4Mothers&Others initiative, sponsored by Sports Direct, is an innovative way to introduce mothers and other women to playing Ladies Gaelic Football. Mothers often drop their kids to training and call back to collect them, but the Ladies Gaelic Football Association wants to change that.
The Gaelic4Mothers&Others initiative sees women playing Ladies Gaelic Football in a fun, non-competitive and social environment. Gaelic4Mothers&Others provides an opportunity for women to get their recommended weekly exercise in a fun way while meeting other mothers in the area.
The initiative has proved hugely popular with women of all ages and has taken off in all 32 counties with success stories popping up all over the country. For example in the Hurling County of Kilkenny the Conahy Shamrocks Club has attracted over 60 women to participate in the initiative.
There is one Provincial Blitz organised in each Province every year and one National Blitz which have been a huge success with 2500 participants taking part in the National Blitz Days each year.
How to Become a Member
If you are interested in joining, get in touch with the relevant section or team the email at info@portlaoisegaa.ie and we will guide you through the process.
If you are looking to get your child involved then please check out our Juvenile Contact page here.
If you are unsure who to get in touch with, contact the us at info@portlaoisegaa.ie.
Become a Member
For membership registration, view membership options here, or contact us at info@portlaoisegaa.ie for further advice on the most suitable membership option for you.
