Laune Rangers GAA Club has recently been accepted as part of the GAA Irish Life Healthy Club Project. The project aims to support our members and our community in building healthy practices in our everyday lives and activities.
GAA clubs already contribute to the health and wellbeing of their members by providing opportunities to develop their physical, social, emotional, and psychological health.
The project aims to help GAA clubs identify what they are already doing well, identify areas where they can or would like to improve, and empower them to ensure that everyone who engages with their club benefits from the experience in a health-enhancing way, be they players, officers, coaches, parents, supporters, or members of their local community.
The healthy club model, which is based on best national and international practice, also aims to embed a healthy philosophy in a club while integrating health into the day-to-day club activities in a sustainable way. It also aims to place the local GAA club at the heart of the community, making it a beacon for health in the locale.
We aim to become a hub for health within our community and ensure that everyone who engages with our club benefits from the experience in a health-enhancing way – players, officers, coaches, parents, supporters and members of our local Killorglin community.
Laune Rangers have a committee in place working to achieve recognition as a Healthy Club. The committee is made up of representatives from all sections, Adult, Underage, and LGFA.
We are always looking for fresh ideas and volunteers, so if you are interested in getting involved in any way with the Healthy Club Project you can contact the Healthy Club Committee by email
All programmes are detailed below along with links to key initiatives.
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Mental Fitness
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Diversity & Inclusion
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Physical Activity
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Community Development
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Healthy Eating
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Substance Use & Gambling
Mental Fitness
Supporting the emotional wellbeing of our members and the local community is a priority of our Healthy Club programme. Members are encouraged to keep on top of their mental fitness by connecting with the club and accessing support services when life throws up those inevitable challenges.
Information on a wide range of mental fitness initiatives and support services are available at this link.
Diversity & Inclusion
Another priority for Laune Rangers as a Healthy Club is offering an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment for everyone. As an inclusive club, we aim to offer a sense of belonging to all.
Our main diversity and inclusion initiatives include:
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Welcome – Ukrainians and those in temporary accommodation
Physical Activity
Regular physical activity is the key to staying healthy and we are committing to supporting this within our club and community.
Information on physical fitness guidelines and initiatives is available here.
Community Development
Another key area of Healthy Club activity for Laune Rangers is community development. This spans a number of initiatives:
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Volunteering across a range of activities aimed at supporting vulnerable community members.
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First Aid and CPR Training
Healthy Eating
The club advocates for eating healthily given the huge part this plays in our general health and wellbeing. Cooking simple nutritious meals for ourselves and our families is the best way to ensure that we meet all our nutritional needs to stay healthy.
Information on healthy eating guidelines and resources are available here.
Substance Use & Gambling
Laune Rangers is committed to protecting the health of all club members and visitors to the club and discourages the use of drugs and tobacco and the misuse of alcohol.
Information on smoke & vape free initiatives and addiction support resource are available here on the ‘Substance Use & Gambling’ page.
Healthy Club team is:
Eoin Ferris (Healthy Club Officer), Katrina Stack, Loretta Patton, Bridie Sheehan