The GAA, LGFA, and Camogie Association are proud to announce the inaugural Club Summit, a major event being organised to connect, support and celebrate the volunteers who are the heartbeat of Gaelic Games. The Summit is proudly delivered by Amazon.ie.
Taking place at Croke Park on February 7th, 2026, the Summit will bring together club and county volunteers from across Ireland and the world for a full day of expert-led seminars, interactive exhibitions, take-home resources, and inspiring forums. With five core content areas - Developing Your Games, Running Your Club, Supporting Your People, Enhancing Your Facilities, and Contributing to Your Community - the Summit offers something for everyone volunteering in GAA, Ladies Football, Camogie, Handball, and Rounders Clubs, from club officers to coaches, grounds persons to referees.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Meet and network with up to 2,000 other volunteers.
- Engage with over 100 exhibitors offering Club-specific resources, services, and exclusive offers.
- Participate in “Talk of the Club” seminars on hot-button topics.
- Join role-specific workshops and peer networking sessions in “The Meeting Rooms.”
- Hear directly from the Presidents, Ard Stiúrthóirí and other senior leaders of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Associations, as well as high-profile GAA personalities in the flagship Dugout Discussion Panels, produced by GAA+ and moderated by Aisling O’Reilly.
Confirmed contributors on the day include:
- Liam Sheedy – Two-time All-Ireland-winning Tipperary hurling manager and former player
- Cahair O’Kane – Vastly experienced sports journalist with The Irish News
- Denise Masterson – Former Dublin LGFA captain who led her county to its first All-Ireland Senior title in 2010
- Niamh McGrath – From a decorated family, Niamh is an All-Ireland winning camogie star with her club Sarsfields, and Galway
- Peter Canavan – Two-time All-Ireland winner, and six-time All-Star with Tyrone
- Denis Walsh – Award-winning journalist, Sportswriter with The Irish Times and author
- Ursula Jacob – A four-time All-Star and an All-Ireland winner with her club Oulart-the-Ballagh and Wexford, Ursula is an analyst on RTÉ’s The Sunday Game
- Diane O’Hora – Three-time All-Ireland winner with Mayo and current Mayo LGFA senior team manager
- Shane Curley – Leading LGFA referee from Glinsk in Galway. Referee for the 2023 Dublin-Kerry TG4 senior final and the 2025 Division1 Lidl National League final
- Jarlath Burns – GAA President and former Armagh captain, winner of an Ulster SFC and a Sigerson Cup
- Brian Molloy – Current Camogie Association President and the first male to hold the role in its 120-year history
- Trina Murray – Current LGFA President and former Westmeath player
Additional names will be unveiled in the coming weeks.
Tickets for the event are priced at €20 per person, and it will run from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, with doors open until 3:30 pm. Included with every ticket is:
- A €20 concession voucher for The Clubhouse at The Club Summit - our onsite café and restaurant
- The Club Summit Kit Bag - a goodie bag for all attendees
- One entry in The Club Summit Draw, offering prizes for Clubs and individuals
There will be spaces for up to 100 exhibitors on the day.
