Portlaoise GAA announces re-branding of club's Juvenile section

Portlaoise GAA have confirmed that the non-competitive sections of the Juvenile club will now be called something different. Their former nursery (5 and 6 year olds) is now aptly named Town Tigers led by their very own Tiger “Townie” while Boys (under 11) and Girls (under 10) are now known as Town Óg.

TOWN TIGERS
This initiative aims to introduce our youngest members (5 and 6 year olds) to the joys of Gaelic Games in Football, Hurling and Camogie while fostering a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship from an early age.

TOWN ÓG

This section will be for boys from 7–11 years old and girls from 7-10 years old. Following this they then progress to competitive action in the juvenile club (Boys 12–17 and Girls 11–18) which works on bringing them on a journey towards adult teams.

Town Óg will focus on providing a fun and safe environment for the kids while giving them a developmentally appropriate introduction to Gaelic Games. They will also facilitate the Go Games ethos of the GAA which are games typically focused on developing fundamental skills, fostering a love for the sport, and promoting teamwork.

The GAA places a strong emphasis on youth development, and programs like Go Games play a crucial role in introducing children to Gaelic games in a positive and enjoyable way.

As a club, Portlaoise have worked hard over the past few years on “One Club” which the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Associations are working towards having one organisation. They were proactive in embracing and promoting the ideals behind One Club and they operate as one in every way possible. The new branding further enhances their ethos that boys and girls will be treated equally within the club and under the one banner.