Mayo star involved in new LGFA initiative

Current Mayo LGFA star Hannah Reape will be among the 'Facilitators' for a new LGFA initiative.

Spreag Í aims to enhance enjoyment of Ladies Gaelic football, as well as increasing self-efficacy, teamwork, understanding of the role of sport in a healthy lifestyle and fostering continued participation.

The programme will specifically target club players in the Under-14 and Under-16 age groups, and will be delivered in clubs across Ireland from February 2026 to June 2026.

Each selected club will receive two visits from a Spreag Í Facilitator (a current or former LGFA Intercounty player), with the programme focusing on four main themes:

Being my Best Self (Goal setting & Self-Confidence) 

Being a Good Teammate (Teamwork and Leadership Skills) 

Developing a Healthy Lifestyle (Building Positive Habits) 

Grá for the Game (Developing a Lifelong Love of Sport and Continued Participation).

Key dates for the programme are below:

Closing Date for Club Applications: 5pm Sunday 25th January 2026 Short Online Club Information Session: 8pm-9pm Monday 9th February 2026 Club Visit 1: Must take place prior to April 30th 2026 (Date TBC between club & facilitator) Minimum of 4 weeks between Visit 1 & 2 to enable Teenage Kicks Project Club Visit 2: Must take place prior to June 30th 2026 (Date TBC between club & facilitator) 

Clubs across the country are encouraged to apply to be a part of this new programme. Club spaces on the programme are limited and not all clubs will be successful in their application. Additionally, participant spaces per club are limited to ensure a quality experience.

All applications must be completed by the player's club secretary through the official club email to ensure club buy-in. To compete an application, visit here. The closing date for applications is Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 5pm.

If you require further information or have any questions, please contact Eilish Ward, Head of Player Development on eilish.ward@lgfa.ie or 087-4762049.