Dear Club Members,
I am writing to you today as Chairperson of WildGeese to ask directly for your support. In the coming days, we will be sharing information regarding our upcoming AGM.
As with many GAA & Camogie Clubs, WildGeese is built entirely on the dedication of volunteers. Every training session, match day, social event, and behind-the-scenes decision occurs because members of our club and community step up to make it happen.
However, as we approach the new season, we are facing a critical shortage of hands-on support. Valued members of our outgoing committee are stepping aside, in some cases after many years of service. Without new people coming forward to share the load, the plain reality is that we will struggle to run the club effectively.
This past year our membership has grown to record levels, with 58% growth in club members over the last three years.
However, as we approach the new season, we are facing a critical shortage of hands-on support. Valued members of our outgoing committee are stepping aside, in some cases after many years of service. Without new people coming forward to share the load, the plain reality is that we will struggle to run the club effectively.
This past year our membership has grown to record levels, with 58% growth in club members over the last three years.
We have urgent volunteer vacancies across several key areas and are looking for help with the following:
- Juvenile Administration Support: Our juvenile teams are thriving, but the administrative workload behind them has grown as we continue to field more teams and liaise with both the GAA and Camogie Association. We need volunteers to help with team communications, registration, and admin to ensure our youngest players get on the pitch every week.
- Social Media & Communications: Despite the great work done by our PRO and social media team, we need more help and enthusiastic minds to help manage our online presence, promote club events, and keep our community connected and informed.
- Coaching: We are seeking coaches across a number of our teams. You do not need to be an expert to start coaching; enthusiasm and a willingness to support our players are what matter most. Support will be given to those stepping up to help. The most successful juvenile teeams are those that have at least 4 willing parents forming a team of coaches who help each other balance time commitments.
- Ladies Camogie Team: We are placing a special appeal for a new coach to support our Ladies Camogie team. Camogie has become a vital part of our club’s identity, and after a run of successful years, urgently needs new coaching and mentor support for both our adult and our current U13 team to thrive this coming season.
- General help: There are many ways you can help in the maintenance of our club grounds. We have a small number of club members who ensure that our pitches are in great condition, lined and the facilities improved. However far too much falls on the shoulders of too few.
If your child plays here, if you enjoy being a supporter, or if you simply value what WildGeese brings to our community, please consider how you can contribute.
You do not need to take on a massive role or commit to hours every week—even a few hours a month in general volunteering, answering emails, or helping at training makes a massive difference.
You do not need to take on a massive role or commit to hours every week—even a few hours a month in general volunteering, answering emails, or helping at training makes a massive difference.
Please don't assume someone else will do it. The club cannot run on the efforts of a small few indefinitely.
If you are willing to help out in any capacity, or if you would like to have an informal chat about what a role might involve, please send an email to the following address:chairperson.wildgeese.dublin@gaa.ie as soon as possible.
Alternatively reach out to any member of the existing committee.
Alternatively reach out to any member of the existing committee.
Thank you for your time, your continued support, and for helping us keep the WildGeese moving forward into 2027
Warm regards,
Teresa Purtill
Chairperson
WildGeese Club
WildGeese Club
