Athletic Development Programme 2026

Maigh Cuilinn GAA is pleased to announce the return of our highly successful Athletic Development Programme for 2026. This initiative is designed to educate and assist our players from U12 to U15 as they navigate the physical demands of sport and growth.

As a club, we are committed to the physical development of our players, believing these skills provide lifelong benefits both on the pitch and in general life.

Expert Instructor

The programme continues to be led by Maigh Cuilinn senior player and County Development Coach, Aidan Claffey. Aidan brings a wealth of professional expertise to the club, holding an MSc in Exercise Physiology from the University of Galway and a bachelor’s degree in sports science from ATU Athlone. He is also an ACSM certified Exercise Physiologist.

Programme Schedule & Details

The 2026 programme will run for 6 weeks.
Cost: €30 per person

Sessions take place at the following times:

Start Date: Friday, January 23rd, 2026:

• U12s (2014 Boys): Fridays, 5:00pm – 5:45pm.
• U13s (2013 Boys): Fridays, 5:50pm – 6:35pm.
• U15s (2011 Boys): Fridays, 6:45 PM – 7:30pm.

Start Date: Wednesday, January 28th, 2026:

• U14s (2012 Boys): Wednesdays, 6:30pm.

Queries

For any further information or specific questions regarding the sessions, please feel free to contact your child’s lead coach.