DERMOT EARLEY YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE (DEYLI) TO START IN SEPTEMBER
This fantastic initiative takes its name from one of Ireland’s and Connacht's most influential leaders and greatest sporting heroes, Dermot Earley. It is aimed at 15-18 year olds, particularly those in TY. It was developed to help equip young people with the skills and qualities necessary to be good leaders, and to challenge them to use these skills to improve society.
The initiative has been held successfully in Clontarf for the last two years and the 2023/24 programme will be run over 3 modules, on Friday evenings, starting in September. For more information and details of the information, click on this link to read the leaflet; there are more FAQs below.
Registration is now open and will close on 14th September. To register to participate: please click on this link
We are holding an information evening for parents and participants on Tuesday 5th September at 9pm.
Zoom meeting ID: 94943365613
Password: 140864
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A VOLUNTEER FACILITATOR?
No specific experience is needed, just your enthusiasm and desire to help develop young leaders! The programme is run on a number of Friday evenings between September 2023 and May 2024. Volunteers will receive on line training and ongoing support from our other experienced facilitators.
This is a great opportunity to gain facilitation skills, have fun, and make a real difference to young people's lives. To find out more. or to express interest, please contact the following by Saturday 2nd September:
Clontarf GAA DEYLI Coordinator: Carmel Jordan at carmelm_jordan@hotmail.com / 086 8277103
or
Clontarf GAA Healthy Club Officer: Ciaran Doran at healthyclub@clontarfgaa.com / 087 2679255
FAQS
What is the likely schedule?
We plan to run module 1 (15 hours workshop format) September to November, module 2 (15 hours workshop format) January to March and module 3 (action learning project) April to May. The schedule for module 1 is 5.30pm - 7.30pm on Fridays starting on 15th September
Must Participants be there for all the sessions?
Full commitment and attendance is expected and participants will be challenged to engage actively in every session. Over 80% attendance, plus full completion of all workbooks, is needed to successfully achieve the programme.
Must I be a member of a GAA Club?
We welcome applications from all interested local young people and you don’t have to be a current GAA member to apply. However all participants must be GAA members and we can provide GAA ‘social membership’ for a nominal fee to anyone who needs it.
Do I get a qualification at the end of the programme?
On completion of all 3 modules, participants have the option to apply to graduate from NUI Galway with a Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership and Community Action, accredited at NFQ Level 6.
What is the cost involved?
To take part in the programme participants pay for the workbooks (€40) and if joining one of the GAA clubs, the special social membership rate is €20. Application to NUI Galway to be awarded the Certificate is optional and NUIG charge approximately €200 for their assessment and accreditation process.
Is there a selection process to join the programme?
The places on the programme will be filled on a ‘first come first serve’ basis, up to a maximum of 30 places, with preference given to current TY students.
Who will facilitate the programme?
The programme will be run locally by Clontarf GAA Club. It will be delivered by trained, volunteer facilitators, based on a structure and resources developed by the GAA and Foróige.
For any queries please contact:
Clontarf GAA DEYLI Coordinator: Carmel Jordan at carmelm_jordan@hotmail.com / 086 8277103
or
Clontarf GAA Healthy Club Officer: Ciaran Doran at healthyclub@clontarfgaa.com / 087 2679255
