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06 Sept 2025

Tipperary hurler graduates from GPA leadership course in Dublin

Tipperary hurler graduates from GPA leadership course in Dublin

Tipperary hurler Cathal Barrett was in celebratory mood having recently graduated from the Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme 2022 in Dublin last weekend.

Barrett was part of a big group to graduate from the programme, with the help of the GPA who have been a big support to GAA players around the country in participating in a wide range of courses.

The programme develops a group of inter-county players from Hurling, Camogie and Gaelic football with the necessary skills, motivation and experience to become real leaders in the community.

The tailored programme sees students paired with a professional life coach with whom they work to address their individual development needs. Participants gain skills which they can draw on in their personal, sporting and professional lives.

The programme has been made possible through the support of Michael Madden and his family who have dedicated this programme and curriculum to the memory of their late father Jim, who was a tireless grassroots GAA and community activist in Tipperary.

Close to 250 inter-county players have benefitted from the programme since it began 9 years ago.

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