A chara, please see below information and attached that may be of interest to you and/or your club members. Please contact Blánaid Carney directly if you have any questions blanaid.carney@gaa.ie 085 871 657
Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative
The Expression of interest for Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative (DEYLI) 2021-2022 is now open. 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, and NUI Galway.
About the Initiative: DEYLI has seen over 800 young GAA members (aged 15-18) complete the yearlong programme, gaining from NUIG a FETAC level 6 third level qualification in Youth Leadership and Community Action for their efforts. This unique programme evokes and honours the values Dermot Earley epitomised and is designed to foster them in a new generation of young Irish leaders. The programme comprises of three modules, two of which are facilitated, and one is undertaken by the young people independently.
Facilitators will receive full training and ongoing support. It takes a minimum of two facilitators to deliver the programme with a group of approx. 15 young people in their club. Each of the facilitated modules comprise of 15 one-hour sessions. How the programme is delivered is up to the facilitators within a club
How to get involved : Register your clubs interest HERE Should you have any queries you can contact Blánaid Carney Health & Wellbeing Co-ordinator blanaid.carney@gaa.ie or call on 085 871 657
Two articles relating to this year’s DEYLI and the benefits of the programme:
