Twenty Ulster hurling clubs were invited to a special presentation event at Croke Park at the weekend to mark the rollout of the 2025 Hurling Refresher Support Packs.
The event, organised by the National Hurling Development Committee (HDC), took place ahead of the AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Finals and brought together 70 clubs from across the country, highlighting the vital role they play in growing and sustaining hurling in their communities.
Ulster was strongly represented on the day, with clubs from all nine counties travelling to GAA headquarters to mark the rollout of the support packs.
Clubs recognised from Ulster were:
ANTRIM: St Teresa’s, Loch Mór Gaels, Clooney Gaels
ARMAGH: Seán Treacy’s, St Malachy’s
CAVAN: Mullahoran, Cootehill Celtic
DERRY: Ballerin, St Finbarr’s
DONEGAL: Seán MacCumhaills, Buncrana
DOWN: Clann Mhurn, Saul, East Belfast GAA
FERMANAGH: Belnaleck, Enniskillen Gaels, Lisbellaw
MONAGHAN: Latton, Clontibret
TYRONE: Tulach Óg, Cúchulainn an Ghleanna
Each club received a Refresher Pack containing hurleys, helmets and sliotars, designed to support nursery activity and coaching structures, particularly in areas where hurling continues to develop.
The initiative forms part of a wider strategic approach to ensuring long-term sustainability through strong coaching standards and clear participation pathways.
Presentations were made by Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns and Ulster GAA Vice Chairperson Declan Woods, with William Maher and Terry Reilly of the National Hurling Development Committee also in attendance.
While the equipment support is a key element of the programme, the occasion was very much about national recognition, acknowledging the commitment and hard work being carried out by clubs at grassroots level.
Staging the presentation on the biggest club day of the year underlined the importance of this work and provided a powerful platform to showcase the positive impact of investment in hurling development.
For Ulster’s 20 clubs, the day in Croke Park was both a celebration of progress to date and an encouragement to continue building hurling for future generations across the province.
By Michael Devlin Mon 19th Jan
