The Ladies Gaelic Football Association’s second 'BUA' Leadership and life-skills programme begins this week, with 35 young females selected to take part.
‘BUA - Believe Unlock Potential Achieve’ is a self-development initiative aimed at developing the leadership skills of young people within the Ladies Gaelic Association, which, in turn, will benefit their local communities.
Aimed at females aged 16-19 years of age, ‘BUA’ will be conducted through expert-led workshops and self-reflection, before participants put their enhanced leadership skills into practice through a club action project.
Selected participants will receive support as they cover topics essential for young people, including:
- Resilience
- Dealing with change
- Building trust and respect
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Project planning and delegation
In addition, LGFA-specific topics including introductions to coaching, officiating and administration will be covered.
Commenting on the launch of this year's programme, Ladies Gaelic Football Association President, Mícheál Naughton, said: “Last year's BUA Programme showcased all that is great about the young people involved in our Association. They are our future and this brilliant initiative focused on their life-skills and brought their leadership credentials to the fore. I am really looking forward to working with the next group of eager participants.
“The ‘BUA’ programme will provide participants with tools for life, and I would hope to see many of the participants fulfilling leading roles within our Association in the years to come."
Dublin Ladies Football star Lyndsey Davey will once again act as an ambassador for the 'BUA' programme.
The five-time TG4 All-Ireland Senior medallist said: "I'm delighted to be involved once again in the 'BUA' programme.
"I followed the journeys of the participants in the inaugural 'BUA' programme with keen interest and I'm looking forward to seeing what lies in store for our new participants.
"The young females who engage with the 'BUA' programme will develop vital life-skills that can assist them on and off the field of play.
“This is yet another innovative programme devised by the LGFA, which has the ability to make a huge impact on the lives of some of our young members.”
The full list of participants reads as follows:
| Name | Club | County |
| Aoife McCann | St Brigid’s GAC | Antrim |
| Eimear McGeown | Wolfe Tones Derrymacash | Armagh |
| Grace Devine | Templeport LGFC | Cavan |
| Helena Downes | Clooney quin | Clare |
| Nell Walsh | West Clare Gaels | Clare |
| Teagan Coyle | Naomh Colmcille | Donegal |
| Hannah Monaghan | St. Paul’s, Holywood | Down |
| Laura Close | Clonduff | Down |
| Zuzanna Linkiewicz | Fingallians | Dublin |
| Aleesha Nkemachor | St Marks | Dublin |
| Ella Kenny | Ballyboden St Endas | Dublin |
| Caoimhe Faux | Aghadrumsee St Macartans | Fermanagh |
| Adah Tierney | Kilconly | Galway |
| Ali O'Donoghue | Dr. Crokes | Kerry |
| Roisin Rahilly | Ballymacelligott | Kerry |
| Samantha Tervit-Kruger | Clara | Kilkenny |
| Mairéad Foyle | Timahoe | Laois |
| Hannah Canning | St Joseph’s | Leitrim |
| Eimear Wallace | Adare | Limerick |
| Orla O’Neill | The Wolfe Tones | Louth |
| Chanel Marques | Ballyhaunis | Mayo |
| Maria Maloney | Moy Davitts | Mayo |
| Ellen Ward | Clonard | Meath |
| Elena Kennedy | Dunshaughlin Royal Gaels | Meath |
| Alannah McAree | Emyvale | Monaghan |
| Shannon Daly | Delaware County Gaels | Philadelphia, US |
| Maggie Moore | Coatbridge Davitts | Scotland |
| Kaylin Monds | Calry/St Josephs | Sligo |
| Kayleigh Walsh | St. Farnans | Sligo |
| Ali O Donnell | Brian Borus | Tipperary |
| Eve Teague | Dromore St Dympna`s | Tyrone |
| Kerri Mc Crystal | Errigal Ciaran | Tyrone |
| Shauna Maguire | Milltown Ladies | Westmeath |
| Milly Sutton | Rathgarogue/Cushinstown | Wexford |
| Tess Carey | St Patrick’s | Wicklow |
