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Important Contacts
County Children’s Officer Celia Rattigan childrensofficer.mayo@gaa.ie
Club Children’s Officer Kim Robertson ChildrensOfficer.westport.mayo@gaa.ie
National Children’s Officer, Gearóid Ó Maoilmhichíl at 01-8363222 or nationalchildrensofficer@gaa.ie.
Club DLP Seán O’Connor 087 618 7143
Club Coaches
There are 3 parts to becoming a qualified GAA coach.
Westport GAA Safeguarding Statement
Click on the link below and follow the step-by-step instructions. It takes about 1 month to get the vetting form back from GAA/Garda.
2. Child Protection Safeguarding
Child Safeguarding Training is highlighted in Children First as being mandatory and is required for the level of child safeguarding engagement one has in the Association.
Online Safeguarding 1 Refresher
The Gaelic Athletic Association recently developed an Online Safeguarding 1 Refresher programme for those who previously attended a face to face Safeguarding 1 workshop. This programme can only be completed if you have attended a face to face Safeguarding 1 workshop within the last three years.
The online refresher may also be availed of by those who have attended relevant safeguarding training with other sports NGBs or Local LSPs.
You can avail of the Online Safeguarding 1 Refresher here.
3. Foundation Award Coaching Course
Please contact Pat Gavin our current Chairperson for Games & Coaching
