37 medals to be awarded to GAA clubs

37 medals will be awarded to GAA clubs in recognition of their work to promote the Irish language in the clubs. The 37 clubs have been adjudicated over the last couple of weeks as part of the Joe McDonagh Foundation, a recognition scheme run by Glór na nGael in association with the Gaelic Athletic Association.

26 bronze medals, 6 silver medals and 5 gold medals are to be awarded to clubs from all over the island of Ireland. Caitríona Nic Seoin, Development Manager with Glór na nGael said that over 189 clubs took part in the scheme this year,
“The active participation of the clubs in this foundation greatly enhances the visibility and use of the Irish language in GAA clubs throughout the country. We are delighted with the enthusiasm we see from clubs wishing to participate in this scheme and that we are seeing the positive impact of their work within the communities.”This foundation was named in honor of  Joe McDonagh (1953-2016). Joe was an outstanding man who achieved a great deal during his lifetime not only for himself but also for the wider community. He achieved the highest role in the Gaelic Athletic Association, as a hurler, took the McCarthy Cup back to Galway and was the chief executive and chairman of some of the major organizations in this country, including Foras na Gaeilge.

Below is the list of the clubs that will be awarded a medal at an event that will take held in Croke Park next Spring.
Further information on the Joe McDonagh Foundation is available at www.glornangael.ie/clg

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Boinn Óir / Gold:

Tuar Mhic Éadaigh CLG Co. Mhaigh Eo

Cumann Peil na mBan Maigh Cuilinn Co. na Gaillimhe

An Cheathrú Rua CLG Co. na Gaillimhe

Cárna Caiseal CLG Co. na Gaillimhe

Cumann Caide na Gaeltachta Co. Chiarraí

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Boinn Airgid / Silver:

Bearna – Na Forbacha (Iománaíocht) Co. na Gaillimhe

An Ríocht CLG Co. an Dúin

Naomh Peadar CLG, An Lorgain Co. Ard Mhacha

Baile Buadáin, Naomh Éanna CLG Áth Cliath

Naomh Colmcille CLG, An Charraig Mhór Co. Thír Eoghain

An Clochán Liath CLG Co. Dhún na nGall

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Boinn Cré-umha / Bronze:

Cabán tSíle CLG Áth Cliath

Clanna Gael Fontenoy CLG Áth Cliath

Fánaithe Baile Buadáin CLG Áth Cliath

Na Cloigthithe CLG Áth Cliath

Naomh Barróg CLG Áth Cliath

Naomh Pádraig CLG, Domhnach Bat Áth Cliath

Sairséalaigh Leamhcáin CLG Áth Cliath

Cill Mhichíl CLG C.o an Chláir

An Ghleann CLG Co. an Dúin

Ard Ghlais CLG Co. an Dúin

Clann na Banna CLG Co. an Dúin

Baile Mhic an Aba CLG Co. Ard Mhacha

Na Piarsaigh CLG, Eanach Mór Co. Ard Mhacha

Uí Raithilligh CLG, Tailte an Choláiste Co. Ard Mhacha

Achadha Mórdha CLG Co. Chill Dara

Baile Éilís CLG Co. Chill Dara

Mainistir Eimhín CLG Co. Chill Dara

Nás na Ríogh CLG Co. Chill Dara

Na Piarsaigh CLG, Doire Trasna Co. Dhoire

Naomh Trea CLG Co. Dhoire

Baile na nGallóglach CLG Co. Dhún na nGall

Bealach na Leice CLG Co. Fear Manach

Naomh Iósaf Eadarnaigh CLG Co. Fear Manach

Mungairit Naomh Póil CLG Co. Luimnigh

Peil na mBan – Pailís Ghréine CLG Co. Luimnigh

Gaeil Mhaigh Eo CLG Co. Mhaigh Eo

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