Tulach Óg Winter Give it a Go & Fitness Programme

Aim

Tulach Óg Winter 2026/27 “Give it a Go & Fitness Programme” Help us keep young people active, confident, and connected this winter

Who are we?

Cumann Uí Néill, Tulach Óg is a hurling and camogie club formed in December 2016 and its aim is to provide the opportunity for everyone in the greater Cookstown area to play both sports, from youth up to adulthood.

Tulach Óg was established for the catchment area of Holy Trinity College, namely the parishes of Kildress, Cookstown and Ardboe, which include the Gaelic Football clubs of Kildress, Rock, Cookstown, Ardboe and Moortown.

Tulach Óg club is based at Mid Ulster Sports Arena (MUSA), which is on the adjacent hill and just one mile from the historic Tulach Óg site where the ancient Ó Néill chieftains were crowned.   

With inclusivity at the core of everything we do, we are committed to making sure that our Gaelic games and values improve the lives of our members, families, and the communities we serve.

Our goal is for everyone to be able to fully participate in our Gaelic games and culture, feel accepted, grow, and be motivated to continue their lifelong involvement within our Club and the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA).

Why are we crowdfunding?

Tulach Óg Hurling & Camogie Club has always been about community, belonging, and giving every child and young person the chance to thrive. Winter months are when participation drops, confidence dips, and opportunities become limited — especially for beginners, girls, and families facing financial barriers.

This year, we want to change that.

We’re launching a Winter Give it a Go & Fitness Programme running  September 2026 to March 2027, offering indoor skills sessions, fun fitness circuits, girls‑only coaching and beginner‑friendly hurling/camogie introductions.

To make this happen, we need your support.

🏑 What We’re Doing

Across 12 weeks, we will deliver:

• Weekly hurling & camogie skills sessions
• Fun fitness circuits and agility training
• Girls‑only coaching sessions led by female coaches
• Monthly “Give it a Go” beginner days
• Ball‑wall and running sessions

How we’ll spend the money raised

Your donations will help us purchase essential storage and equipment to run the programme safely and effectively.

Sport NI’s match funding will double every pound we raise up to a maximum of £5,000. This means your support will go twice as far in helping us create this exciting new programme. Please consider donating and supporting our mission to get more young people active, involved, and thriving in our community. Together, we can make a real difference!

All funds raised will go towards the following:

• Storage container & shelving:  £2,000
• Venue Hire:   £600
• Helmets (40):   £2,000
• Hurleys (80 - various sizes):  £2,400
• Sliotars (various types regular/ball wall & sizes First Touch/Smart Touch/Quick Touch/Size 4) 20 packs of 12: £1,800
• Training cones & bibs:  £150
• Kit bags, helmet bags & trolleys:  £800
• Agility poles:   £250

Total £10,000

Community impact

Our club provides more than sport – we are a community for the rural areas of Kildress, Rock, Cookstown, Ardboe and Moortown.  While our primary focus is on youth sport and physical activity, the new programme will have a wider impact beyond participants alone. It will support the health and wellbeing of young people through regular activity, encourage older teenagers into volunteering, leadership and coaching roles, and provide parents and families with a safe, inclusive environment where they feel connected and engaged.

👧👦 Who Will Benefit

This programme will support:

• Children & young people aged up to 18
• Beginners trying hurling/camogie for the first time
• Families & community engagement in rural Mid Ulster
• Young people who have dropped out of sport and want to re‑engage

How you can play your part

There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.

1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!

2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.

3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!

4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 16th December 2026 at 12:57pm