GAA Classes in Dublin
Explore 36 GAA classes for kids in Dublin, Ireland. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Robert Emmets CLG
GAA and LGFA Club based in Perrystown, Dublin 12. Academy for kids aged 3-7 every Saturday during school term at 10am in Greentrees Park
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Starlights GFC
Starlights GFC runs a GAA nursery called Little Stars for children aged 3 to 7 at St Pappan's Parochial Hall in Santry village, Dublin 9. Sessions take place on Saturday mornings from 10am to 11am, giving young children an early, low-pressure introduction to Gaelic games through play-based activities. As the club's nursery programme, Little Stars is designed as a first step for the youngest members before they progress into Starlights' underage teams.
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Parnell's GAA Club
Parnell's GAA Club runs a GAA nursery, known as Nippers, for children aged 4 to 7 at their clubhouse on Main Street in Coolock, Dublin 5. Sessions take place on Saturday mornings and introduce young children to Gaelic football and hurling fundamentals through fun, age-appropriate games in a friendly club environment. As a community GAA club, Parnell's nursery is a good starting point for local children to build coordination, teamwork and confidence before progressing to underage teams.
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Naomh Barróg GAA
Naomh Barróg GAA runs an academy programme called Barróg Beaga for children aged 4 to 7, based at the club's grounds on Kilbarrack Parade in Kilbarrack Upper, Dublin 5. Barróg Beaga introduces the youngest members to Gaelic football and hurling through games and basic skills work, building coordination and confidence before children move into the club's underage teams. As a local Kilbarrack club, Naomh Barróg gives families in the area a nearby option for Gaelic games from a young age, with the academy acting as a stepping stone into more structured underage football and hurling.
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Trinity Gaels GAA
Trinity Gaels GAA runs a nursery programme known as the Grasshoppers for children aged 4 to 7, based at the club's grounds in Drumnigh, Donaghmede, Dublin 13. The Grasshoppers sessions introduce young children to Gaelic football and hurling basics through games and simple drills, building coordination and ball skills in a fun, non-competitive setting. Starting in the nursery gives children an early connection to the club that can carry through into Trinity Gaels' underage teams as they get older.
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Naomh Fionnbarra GAA
Naomh Fionnbarra GAA runs a GAA academy programme at its grounds on Fassaugh Avenue in Cabra, Dublin 7, a site shared with Gaelscoil Bharra. The academy introduces children to the fundamentals of Gaelic football and hurling through age-appropriate games and skill drills, giving them a first taste of club life before moving into underage teams. Sharing grounds with a local school can make the club a familiar, easily accessible option for families already connected to the Gaelscoil in the Cabra area.
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St Joseph's/OCB GAA
St Joseph's/OCB GAA runs a juvenile Gaelic games section at Fairview Park on Clontarf Road, Fairview, Dublin 3, drawing members from East Wall, North Wall, Ballybough, Fairview and Marino. As a club rooted in several neighbouring inner-city and northside communities, it offers local children a nearby option for Gaelic football and hurling without needing to travel far from home. Juvenile GAA sections like this typically build basic skills and team play in a structured but low-pressure environment, giving children a strong local club identity alongside their sport.
View full details →St Vincents GAA
St Vincents GAA is one of the larger GAA clubs in the area, running nursery and underage sections for around 1,000 boys and girls at Páirc Naomh Uinsionn on the Malahide Road in Marino, Dublin 3. With such a large membership, children joining the nursery can expect plenty of peers in their own age group and a well-established structure carrying players from their first taste of Gaelic games through the various underage grades. Gaelic games at this stage focus on fun, movement and basic skills in football and hurling, building the foundation for more competitive underage teams later on.
View full details →Na Fianna GAA (CLG Na Fianna)
Na Fianna GAA runs a GAA nursery for children aged 4 to 6 (born 2019-2022) at the club's grounds on St Mobhi Road in Glasnevin, Dublin 9. The nursery is the entry point into Gaelic games at the club, introducing young children to the basics of Gaelic football and hurling through fun, non-competitive drills and games that build coordination, ball skills and teamwork. As one of Dublin's larger GAA clubs, Na Fianna offers a clear pathway from nursery into underage teams as children get older, so families can expect plenty of other children in the same age group to play alongside.
View full details →Erin go Bragh GAA
Erin go Bragh GAA runs a GAA nursery for children aged 4 to 7 at its clubhouse next to Mary Mother of Hope NS in Clonsilla. The club also runs a second nursery session out of Ongar Community Centre, giving families in either part of Dublin 15 a nearby option. Nursery-level sessions at this age are built around fun, basic movement and simple Gaelic games skills, giving young children an easy, sociable first step into GAA before they progress to the club's regular underage teams.
View full details →St Peregrine's GAA
St Peregrine's GAA runs a GAA nursery and academy for children from age 4 at its grounds on Blakestown Road in Clonsilla. As with most club nurseries, the early sessions focus on basic skills and enjoyment rather than competitive matches. Beyond the regular nursery and academy programme, the club also runs camps for children up to age 12, giving families an additional option during school holidays on top of the year-round underage structure.
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Stars of Erin GAA
Stars of Erin GAA runs juvenile GAA training at the Stepaside all-weather pitch, with sessions held on Monday and Thursday evenings. The all-weather surface means training is less likely to be rained off compared to a grass pitch, helping keep a consistent schedule through the Irish winter months. Two sessions a week gives young players more regular contact time with coaches and teammates than a single weekly slot, helping skills develop faster as children progress through the club's juvenile ranks.
View full details →FoxCab GAA (Foxrock-Cabinteely)
FoxCab GAA — the combined Foxrock-Cabinteely club — runs a juvenile GAA academy (FoxCub) for children aged 4 to 9. Sessions move with the seasons: Kilbogget Park in Cabinteely hosts training in spring and summer, while the club shifts to Beckett Park Astro in Cherrywood over autumn and winter, keeping sessions on a reliable all-weather surface when the weather turns. The FoxCub academy introduces young children to Gaelic football fundamentals in a relaxed, skills-first environment, giving families across the Foxrock and Cabinteely area a shared local GAA option for their youngest players.
View full details →St Maur's GAA (Naomh Maur)
St Maur's GAA, also known as Naomh Maur, is a community GAA club founded in 1928 with juvenile teams based at Park Road in Rush. Nearly a century as a local club means it's a well-established fixture in the Rush community for families wanting to get children involved in Gaelic games. Juvenile teams at the club give children the chance to learn football and hurling skills, train regularly and represent their local area in underage competitions as they move up through the age groups.
View full details →St Patrick's GAA Donabate
St Patrick's GAA Donabate runs a juvenile GAA academy known locally as Páistí Pats, based at Robbie Farrell Park in Ballymastone, Donabate. The academy gives young children in the area an introduction to Gaelic games through the club's own juvenile programme. As with most GAA nursery and academy setups, the focus at this level is on fun, basic skills and teamwork rather than competitive results, giving children a friendly first taste of football and hurling within their local community club.
View full details →Naomh Mearnóg GAA
Naomh Mearnóg GAA runs a GAA nursery for children aged 4 to 7 at the club grounds on Blackwood Lane in Portmarnock. Sessions are held on Saturday mornings and run from late August through to June, giving families a long, consistent season rather than a short block of classes. Nursery-level GAA at this age focuses on fun, fundamental movement skills and an introduction to Gaelic games rather than competitive matches, giving young children in Portmarnock an easy first step into the local GAA club.
View full details →Ranelagh Gaels GAA - Juvenile Academy
Ranelagh Gaels GAA runs a juvenile academy for children aged 5 to 7 at KPS on Rathmines Road Upper in Ranelagh, introducing young players to both Gaelic football and hurling in a fun, low-pressure setting. As a community club rooted in the local area, it's a natural entry point for families in Ranelagh and the wider Dublin 6 area wanting to try GAA sports. Academy sessions at this age focus on basic skills, coordination and teamwork rather than competitive matches, laying the groundwork for children to move up through the club's age groups as they grow.
View full details →Templeogue Synge Street GAA - Bushy Academy
Templeogue Synge Street GAA runs a Bushy Academy for the youngest players, covering U5 to U7, based at Bushy Park in Templeogue, Dublin 6W. The academy gives very young children an early, low-pressure introduction to Gaelic games skills within a club setting, using the open space at Bushy Park for training. Aimed specifically at the U5-U7 age bracket, it's designed as a starting point before children move up into the club's older juvenile grades.
View full details →St Jude's GAA
St Jude's GAA is a community GAA club in Templeogue, Dublin 6W, running a GAA Academy for young children aged 4 to 7 at its grounds on Wellington Lane. The academy introduces football, hurling and camogie skills to young children within a club environment, giving them an early foundation across Gaelic games rather than a single code. As part of an established local club, children in the academy have the opportunity to progress into St Jude's underage teams as they get older.
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The Gers
The Gers - officially Geraldines P. Moran GAA Club - is based on Bray Road in Cornelscourt, serving the Cornelscourt-Foxrock area with Gaelic football and hurling for children of all ages. With 29 teams across the club, there's a place for children at pretty much any stage, from complete beginners to more experienced players. The club puts a strong emphasis on community, teamwork and fun, aiming to build children's skills and confidence alongside friendships that often last well beyond their playing years. New members are welcome year-round, whatever a child's current experience with Gaelic games, making it an easy club to join partway through a season.
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Lucan Sarsfields GAA
Lucan Sarsfields GAA, based at the 12th Lock on Newcastle Road in Lucan, welcomes children born in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 into its Academy programme, covering football, hurling, ladies' football and camogie. Sessions focus on fundamental skills and teamwork in a fun, supportive setting that suits children just starting out in Gaelic games. Beyond the games themselves, the Academy aims to build coordination and confidence while fostering a genuine love of sport, with an emphasis on participation and inclusivity for every child who joins. The club positions itself as a strong community base for nurturing the next generation of players, supporting kids' growth both on and off the pitch.
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Kilmacud Crokes GAA
Kilmacud Crokes GAA, based at Glenalbyn in Stillorgan, runs a Nursery Programme for boys and girls aged 4 to 7 that introduces Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and ladies' football together. Sessions are structured but playful, building fundamental movement skills and basic technique alongside a general love of Gaelic games. The club's summer camps include inclusive programmes supported by Special Needs Assistants, so children with additional needs can take part alongside their peers. A highlight of the club calendar is the Mini-All Ireland Festival, a friendly, community-driven competition that brings together over 1,000 boys and girls from the club and beyond.
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Kevins
Kevins GAA Club, based on Harold's Cross Road, offers hurling and camogie for children across a range of ages and skill levels. The club's ABC Nursery is aimed at boys and girls aged 4 to 7 and uses fun, movement-based exercises to build agility, balance and coordination alongside the basics of hurling and camogie. Nursery sessions run every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30am at Loreto College on Crumlin Road, and hurleys and helmets are provided for beginners so families don't need to buy equipment before trying a session. As children progress, they can move up into age-group teams competing in hurling, camogie and rounders.
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Faughs GAA
Faughs is a hurling and camogie club based at Tymon Park on Wellington Lane, with teams from Under-8 through to Under-16 and an academy dedicated to introducing younger players to the games. The focus throughout is on skill development, teamwork and building a lasting love of hurling and camogie. Camogie has grown quickly since joining the club in 2003 and now fields teams at every juvenile level. The club's facilities at Tymon Park include a dedicated juvenile pitch, a ball wall and an all-weather training area, giving young players good space to train and improve regardless of the weather.
View full details →Crumlin GAA Club
Crumlin GAA is a family-focused club based at Lorcan O'Toole Park in Crumlin, Dublin 12, offering Gaelic football, hurling and camogie to children from age 4. The club's Academy/Nursery sessions run twice a week, on Wednesdays at 5:30pm and Saturdays at 10am, at Pearse Park. Once children move up into juvenile teams from Under-8 to Under-16, the club follows an 'everybody plays' policy, so every child gets game time rather than sitting out matches. It's a good fit for families looking for a welcoming, community club where participation is prioritised over competition at the younger age groups.
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Clontarf GAA Club
Clontarf GAA Club has been based in the area since 1961 and has grown into the largest sports club in Clontarf, with over 2,100 members playing Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and ladies football. The club is based at Áras on Seafield Road West in Clontarf East. The Saturday morning Nursery welcomes boys and girls aged 4 to 8 and gives them a fun, inclusive first introduction to Gaelic games. The club also runs All Stars, a Friday evening session designed specifically for children with additional needs. With teams across a growing number of age groups, there's a clear pathway for kids to keep developing skills and making friends as they get older.
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Castleknock Hurling and Football Club
Castleknock Hurling and Football Club has served the Carpenterstown, Castleknock and Clonsilla area since 1998, offering Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and ladies football to players of all ages. The club is based at Somerton Park, with additional pitches at Porterstown, St Catherine's Park and Tír na nÓg giving it plenty of space to run training across age groups. For the youngest members, the club's Nursery runs every Saturday morning at Tír na nÓg and welcomes boys and girls aged 4 to 8. Sessions focus on fun, teamwork and basic skill development, making it a gentle first step into Gaelic games before children progress into the club's juvenile teams.
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Cabinteely GAA
Cabinteely GAA has been part of the local community since 1977, based at Kilbogget Park and drawing players from Cabinteely, Johnstown, Cherrywood, Ballybrack, Loughlinstown and Killiney. Gaelic football and hurling/camogie are open to boys and girls of all ages, with a dedicated Academy giving younger children a gentle, skills-focused introduction to Gaelic games. Academy football sessions run on Saturdays at 9am, while hurling and camogie take place on Thursdays at 6pm. From age 7, children move up into age-group teams that train weekly and play in Go Games, a development-focused format designed to keep matches inclusive and balanced rather than results-driven.
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Beann Éadair
Beann Éadair GAA, on Balkill Road in Howth, Dublin, is one of Ireland's oldest clubs, founded in 1885, and has grown rapidly in recent years to over 1,400 members. The club offers juvenile football and hurling/camogie for boys and girls from Under 8 through to Under 16, with all teams playing both codes. Teams are led by a dedicated group of volunteer mentors, giving young players in the Howth area a well-established, community-rooted club to join for both football and hurling or camogie.
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Ballymun Kickhams
Ballymun Kickhams, on Collinstown Lane, Ballymun, Dublin 9, is one of Dublin's most well-known GAA clubs, with a track record of producing Dublin senior footballers alongside a thriving juvenile section. The club combines a proud tradition with an active, growing community of young players. Its popular Saturday morning nursery welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 8, teaching the basic skills of Gaelic football in a fun, friendly and supportive setting - a good way for young children to stay active, make friends and build confidence early on.
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Ballyfermot De La Salle
Ballyfermot De La Salle GAA, on Gurteen Road, Johnstown, Dublin 10, has fostered Gaelic games and community spirit since it was established in 1953, serving families from Ballyfermot, Bluebell, Clondalkin, Palmerstown, Lucan and beyond. The club now runs a vibrant juvenile programme with over 12 teams and a growing youth membership. A standout part of that programme is the Bear Cubs nursery, started in 2019, which gives children aged 3 to 6 a friendly introduction to Gaelic football and hurling through fun, active play - a good starting point for young children new to GAA.
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Shankill GAA Club
Shankill GAA Club, on Stonebridge Road, Dublin 18, runs a juvenile section covering both Gaelic football and hurling, with a nursery for the club's youngest members to learn the basics in a relaxed, outdoor setting. It's registered with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership club directory. Membership is renewed annually, though the club hasn't published its age groupings, weekly training times or fees online - reaching out directly is the best way to find out where a younger child would fit in.
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Naomh Olaf GAA
Based in Sandyford, Dublin 18, Naomh Olaf GAA has a nursery section that gives younger children their first taste of Gaelic football and hurling before they move up through the club's juvenile grades. Training takes place outdoors, and the club is listed in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership club directory. As with many local sports clubs, the finer details - specific age groups, training nights and the annual membership fee - aren't published online, so it's worth ringing or emailing the club directly before turning up with your child.
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Ballinteer St. Johns GAA Club
Ballinteer St. Johns GAA Club offers juvenile Gaelic football and hurling training, including nursery sections for younger children, at its grounds on Grange Road, Ballinteer, Dublin 16. The club is registered with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership club directory and trains outdoors, with children dropped off for sessions. Age groups, training schedule and membership fees weren't published on the directory listing, so it's best to contact the club directly to find the right group for your child before joining on an annual membership basis.
View full details →Round Towers GAA Club (Clondalkin)
Round Towers GAA Club's Towers Óg nursery introduces children aged roughly 4 to 7 to the fundamentals of Gaelic football and hurling in a fun, friendship-focused setting at the club's grounds on Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Co. Dublin - one of the area's oldest GAA clubs. Parents are expected to stay with their child during sessions. Nursery sessions run on Saturdays from 10am, with the outdoor venue offering free parking for drop-off. Membership fees are handled through the club's own registration system rather than published online, and sessions are occasionally cancelled for bad weather, with updates posted on the club's Facebook page.
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Cuala GAA Club
Cuala GAA Club's Youth Academy, based at Hyde Park, Hyde Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, introduces children from age 5 up to the fundamentals of Gaelic football, hurling and camogie in a fun, structured environment at one of Dublin's largest GAA clubs. Membership fees and academy training times are managed through the club's own registration system. The venue has both indoor and outdoor facilities with free parking.
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Common questions
How many GAA classes for kids are there in Dublin?
Kids Patch lists 36 GAA classes for kids in Dublin. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
Whereabouts in Dublin can I find GAA classes for kids?
GAA listings in Dublin are concentrated in Clonsilla (2), Stillorgan (2), Templeogue (2), Ballinteer (1), Ballymun (1), Cabinteely (1), Cabra (1), Castleknock (1), and 19 more.
What age range do GAA classes for kids in Dublin cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from 3 years up to 9 years. 15 of the 36 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do GAA classes for kids in Dublin cost?
None of the 36 listings on this page publish a standard price. Fees for children’s classes in Ireland usually vary by term length, age group and session count, so providers quote on enquiry — you can message any of them from their listing.
Do parents need to stay during GAA classes for kids in Dublin?
It varies by provider: of the 36 listings, 1 is parent-accompanied and 4 are drop-off. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.