Ulster GAA is pleased to deliver the Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative in 2025.
The Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative (DEYLI) takes its name from one of Ireland’s most inspirational leaders and one of Gaelic games most iconic proponents, Dermot Earley (1948- 2010).
The initiative, a tribute to Dermot’s lifetime of sporting and professional achievements and his commitment to community service, is brought to life through a partnership between GAA, Foróige, the University of Galway and most recently Queens’ University Belfast.
The programme empowers young people to enhance their leadership capabilities to better enable them to reach their full potential and have a positive impact on the world around them.
The programme comprises of three modules, two of which are facilitated, and one is undertaken by the young people independently.
Ulster GAA is offering a limited number of places on its 2025 pilot programme, delivering the Dermot Earley Programme to young Gaels in Ulster as follows:
- 18 places available
- Participants must be 15years+ and a member of a GAA club (all codes welcome)
- Participants must attend all facilitated sessions to complete module 1 and 2, which take place in Armagh 9:15am-3:15pm on the following dates:
- Thursday 3rd July
- Thursday 10th July
- Thursday 17th July
- Thursday 24th July
- Thursday 31st July
- Module 3 is a 20-hour self-directed community action project. During this module young people use their leadership skills to carry out a project that benefits their local or global community.
- During the project young people note their progress in a reflection journal and complete a portfolio to showcase their work.
- Cost is £40pp to include the module booklets
- On completion participants will receive a certificate of completion and will have the opportunity to apply for Level 4 Certificate in Youth Leadership & Community Action from Queens University Belfast. This is worth 30 CAT Points. There will be a separate fee of approx. £300 for those wishing to receive the official QUB award and graduation.
Anyone wishing to apply to participate in the Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative through Ulster GAA should complete this online application form by 10am Monday 23rd June 2025.
For further information email Sharon.haughey.ulster@gaa.ie
