LATEST: Inclusive GAA Cúl Camp coming to local Tipperary Town

Deputy Michael Lowy has welcomed the inclusion of Tipperary in a pilot project being organised by the HSE and the GAA to make the GAA Inclusive Cúl Camps accessible to a larger number of children with intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities and autism.

The project will initially be rolled out in the Munster Region this summer and will include an Inclusive Cúl Camps in Dr Morris Park from August 13 to 15.

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“These GAA Inclusion Cúl Camps are a great example of community spirit and opportunity for all. They greatly enhance the lives of all children involved,” says Deputy Lowry.

The HSE provides services that support and enable people with disabilities to maximise their full potential, as independently as possible.

Their vision is for people with disabilities to live full lives in their communities.

A major priority for the HSE is to significantly improve access for children and families to services and supports within the community.

The HSE works in conjunction with the Department of Children, Disability and Equality, people with disabilities and their families, disabled persons’ organisations, service providers and a wide range of other stakeholders to make this happen.

Approximately 10.8% of the child population in Ireland has a disability.

This accounts for over 130,000 children.

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The needs of children with a disability extend well beyond health service provision, and the HSE participates fully with Community and Voluntary Groups to maximise access to services and supports within the community.

The GAA Cúl Camps provide primary school boys and girls between the ages of six and 13 with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays, which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games.

Activities are player-centred with a games-based approach and a strong emphasis on personal development and well-being.

There will be 39 Inclusive Cúl Camps operating this year throughout the country providing opportunities for 1,124 participants with additional needs to experience a mainstream GAA Cúl Camp.

The HSE/GAA collaboration will be extended to all regions in 2026, so that more children with disabilities will have an opportunity to participate in the Inclusive Cúl Camps throughout the country.