GAA Classes in Ireland

Explore 54 GAA classes and activities for kids across Ireland. GAA classes are most widely available in Dublin, Cork, Kildare.

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Robert Emmets CLG

Verified 9 Aug 2026Dublin
Ages 3–7 years

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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Naomh Mearnóg GAA

Verified 14 Oct 2026Dublin
Portmarnock · Ages 4–7 years

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...

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Faughs GAA

Verified 13 Oct 2026Dublin

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,...

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Naomh Fionnbarra GAA

Verified 6 Oct 2026Dublin
Cabra

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...

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Little Puckers Youghal

Cork

Little Puckers Youghal runs Gaelic games-themed play classes for young children at Pobalscoil na Tríonóide in Parkmountain, Youghal, Co. Cork, every Saturday morning during the school year. Two age groups run back to back: a class for...

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Starlights GFC

Dublin
Santry · Ages 3–7 years

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,...

Saturday · 10:00-11:00

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Parnell's GAA Club

Dublin
Coolock · Ages 4–7 years

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...

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Naomh Barróg GAA

Dublin
Kilbarrack · Ages 4–7 years

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...

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Trinity Gaels GAA

Dublin
Donaghmede · Ages 4–7 years

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...

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Raheny GAA

Ages 4+ years

Raheny GAA runs a nursery programme for children from age 4 upwards at the club's grounds, C.L.G Rath Éanna, on All Saints Drive in Raheny. The nursery is designed as a first introduction to Gaelic games, using fun drills and...

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St Joseph's/OCB GAA

Dublin
Fairview

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...

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St Vincents GAA

Dublin
Marino

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...

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Na Fianna GAA (CLG Na Fianna)

Dublin
Glasnevin · Ages 4–6 years

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...

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Erin go Bragh GAA

Dublin
Clonsilla · Ages 4–7 years

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...

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St Peregrine's GAA

Dublin
Clonsilla · Ages 4+ years

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...

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St Patrick's GAA - Palmerstown

Up to 6 years

St Patrick's GAA in Palmerstown runs a GAA nursery for children under 6, based at the club's clubhouse on Glenaulin Green in Redcowfarm. Nursery sessions at this age are designed to be playful and low-pressure, introducing children to...

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Stars of Erin GAA

Dublin
Stepaside

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,...

Monday, Thursday

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FoxCab GAA (Foxrock-Cabinteely)

Dublin
Cabinteely · Ages 4–9 years

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...

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St Maur's GAA (Naomh Maur)

Dublin
Rush

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...

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St Patrick's GAA Donabate

Dublin
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...

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Ranelagh Gaels GAA - Juvenile Academy

Dublin
Ranelagh · Ages 5–7 years

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...

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Templeogue Synge Street GAA - Bushy Academy

Dublin
Templeogue · Ages 5–7 years

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...

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St Jude's GAA

Dublin
Templeogue · Ages 4–7 years

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...

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Duleek Community Facility - Events & Activities

Meath

Duleek Community Facility hosts family activities including Gaelic Kids, a Gaelic games session for young children running from 9:30 to 10:30am, and Gymnastics for Fun, which runs later in the day from 2:45 to 6:30pm. Having both a...

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Blessington GAA & LGFA - Blesso Blues Academy

Wicklow
Ages 4–6 years

Blessington GAA & LGFA's Blesso Blues Academy is aimed at the youngest players, ages 4 to 6, running on Fridays. Rather than jumping straight into Gaelic games rules, sessions focus on building agility, coordination and general motor...

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Ballinasloe GAA - Easter Camp

Galway
Ballinasloe · Ages 5–13 years

Ballinasloe GAA runs a 3-day Easter camp for children aged 5 to 13, covering both hurling and football over the Easter break. The camp is hosted with the involvement of Galway hurlers, giving young players a chance to learn from and be...

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Edenderry GAA - CÚL REDZ Coaching Nursery

Ages 4–8 years

Edenderry GAA's CÚL REDZ Coaching Nursery has been introducing children aged 4 to 8 to Gaelic games fundamentals since 2011, making it a long-running fixture in the local GAA calendar. Sessions run on Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30am....

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Clane GAA - Summer Camp

Kildare
Ages 5–13 years

Clane GAA runs a four-week summer camp for children aged 5 to 13, covering camogie, football and hurling across the sessions. Based in Clane, Co. Kildare, the camp gives kids a chance to try all three Gaelic games codes over the course...

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Sallins GAA - Summer Camp

Kildare

Sallins GAA runs a 5-day summer camp for kids at its grounds in Sallins, Co. Kildare, giving children a full week of coached Gaelic games skills sessions during the school holidays. At €80 per child, the camp is priced with families in...

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Skerries Harps - Academy

Ages 4+ years

Skerries Harps GAA club's Academy offers Saturday morning coaching in football, hurling and camogie for children aged 4 and up, giving the youngest members of the club their first taste of Gaelic games. The programme runs over a 10-week...

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Little Puckers (Kinsale)

Cork
Kinsale · Ages 1–5 years

In Kinsale, Co. Cork, Little Puckers runs its Gaelic Games programme for children aged 1.5 to 5 at a venue on Cappagh, introducing them to hurling and football in a supportive, inclusive environment. Parents are key participants rather...

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Little Puckers (Midleton)

Cork
Midleton · Ages 1–5 years

Midleton Educate Together hosts a Little Puckers class for children aged 1.5 to 5, introducing them to hurling and football through fun, age-appropriate activities. Parents play alongside their child for most of the session — a core...

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Little Puckers

Cork
Ages 1–5 years

Little Puckers offers another of its Cork-based Gaelic Games classes for preschoolers aged 1.5 to 5, covering hurling and football fundamentals in a relaxed, inclusive setting. The class is built around parent participation — you'll...

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Little Puckers

Cork
Ages 1–5 years

Little Puckers runs a Cork preschool GAA class for children aged 1.5 to 5, introducing hurling and football in a welcoming, play-based format. Parents are asked to join in for most of the session, playing alongside their child — the...

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Little Puckers (Fermoy)

Cork
Ages 1–5 years

At Gaelscoil de hÍde in Fermoy, Co. Cork, Little Puckers runs Gaelic Games classes for children aged 1.5 to 5, introducing them to hurling and football basics in an inclusive, non-competitive way. Parents play an active role — joining...

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Little Puckers (Macroom)

Cork
Ages 1–5 years

Little Puckers holds its preschool GAA classes at Macroom Community Centre in Co. Cork, welcoming children aged 1.5 to 5 to try hurling and football together. Parents join in rather than just watch — playing with your child for most of...

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Little Puckers (Carrigaline)

Cork
Ages 1–5 years

In Carrigaline, Co. Cork, at the Carrigaline Community Complex, Little Puckers offers a Gaelic Games programme for children aged 1.5 to 5, covering the basics of hurling and football in a fun, inclusive setting. The format is hands-on...

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Little Puckers (Bantry)

Cork
Ages 1–5 years

Little Puckers runs its GAA programme for preschoolers in Bantry, Co. Cork, for children aged 1.5 to 5, introducing them to hurling and football in a relaxed, non-competitive setting. Parents are expected to join in for most of the...

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The Gers

Dublin

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...

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Lucan Sarsfields GAA

Dublin
Lucan

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...

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Kevins

Dublin
Ages 4+ years

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...

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Crumlin GAA Club

Dublin
Crumlin · Ages 4–15 years

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...

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Clontarf GAA Club

Dublin
Clontarf · Ages 4+ years

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...

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Castleknock Hurling and Football Club

Dublin
Castleknock · Ages 4+ years

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,...

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Cabinteely GAA

Dublin

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...

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Beann Éadair

Dublin
Howth · Ages 7–15 years

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...

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Ballymun Kickhams

Dublin
Ballymun · Ages 3+ years

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...

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Ballyfermot De La Salle

Dublin
Ages 3+ years

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....

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Shankill GAA Club

Dublin
Shankill

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...

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Naomh Olaf GAA

Dublin
Stillorgan

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...

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Ballinteer St. Johns GAA Club

Dublin
Ballinteer

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...

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Round Towers GAA Club (Clondalkin)

Dublin
Clondalkin · Ages 4–7 years

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 -...

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Move To Improve - GAA for 8+ years

Louth
Ages 8–13 years

Move To Improve now runs GAA-specific classes for older children in Co. Louth, aimed at ages 8 to 13, to help them get game-ready ahead of returning to club training. Sessions focus on GAA skills alongside general coordination, teamwork...

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Cuala GAA Club

Dublin
Dalkey · Ages 5+ years

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...

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Common questions

How many GAA classes for kids are there in Ireland?

Kids Patch lists 54 GAA classes for kids in Ireland. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.

Where in Ireland can I find GAA classes for kids?

GAA listings are spread across 7 counties, most of them in Dublin (35), Cork (9), Kildare (2), Galway (1), Louth (1), Meath (1), Wicklow (1).

What age range do GAA classes for kids in Ireland cover?

Across the listings on this page, ages run from 1 year up to 15 years. 37 of the 54 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 Ireland cost?

None of the 54 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 Ireland?

It varies by provider: of the 54 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.