29/10/2026
Ulster GAA celebrates first Gold Joint Award trailblazers!
Ulster GAA is celebrating its first-ever Gold Award recipients through the Joint Award programme, delivered in partnership with Gaisce – The President’s Award and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Five young volunteers from Strabane Sigersons have achieved Gold.
Over two years, the volunteers completed 52 weeks of club volunteering, 78 weeks of Gaelic Games and 26 weeks of skills development. They also undertook a four-day canoeing expedition and a residential project with the Spirit of Paul McGirr, raising funds for a trip to Lusaka, Zambia, where they helped build school libraries.
While the awardees will officially receive their awards from President Catherine Connolly in December, Ulster GAA recognised their achievement on Monday night, with President Michael Geoghegan and Provincial Secretary Brian McAvoy visiting Strabane to congratulate the young people, their mentors and families.
Michael Geoghegan praised the volunteers’ dedication and resilience, highlighting the programme’s positive impact on young people and GAA clubs, and its role in developing future leaders across the province. He also commended Strabane Sigersons and mentors Ciaran, Judy and Kerry for their support.
To learn more about the Joint Award programme, visit ulster.gaa.ie/thejointaward.
