Tabhair Aire
Tabhair Aire is a community wellbeing initiative supported by the Claregalway, Carnmore and Turloughmore GAA clubs. Its purpose is to acknowledge that life can at times be challenging and to highlight that there are lifestyle choices, people and support services available to listen and help.
About the Initiative
This initiative was shaped with valued input from players across the participating clubs, reflecting on what wellbeing means to them and helping to promote positive messages across our wider community.
We wish to thank all of the players pictured who gave their time and input to the initiative, including Luke Roche, Fabienne Cooney, Kevin Killilea, Christina Hanley, Conor Walsh, Niamh Fahy, Joe O’Connell and Rhian Heery.
A special thanks also to the organising committee of JP O’Connell, Tony Goldrick, Lena Cummins, Carol Ann Roche, Michelle Rohan, Edel Noone, JP Kilbane and Barry O’Loughlin, as well as photographer Josette Farrell and Junction 19 Branding for signage sponsorship.
Wellbeing Matters
Clubs are about much more than games and training. They are places where people connect, support one another, and feel part of something bigger. Tabhair Aire is about encouraging that culture in a positive, open and practical way.
Mental Health Charter
The GAA’s Mental Health Charter helps clubs develop a culture that supports and promotes positive mental health, building on the values of Give Respect Get Respect.
Respect
Everyone in the club will respect the rights, dignity and worth of each person, regardless of ability, age, culture or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
Encouraging
The club will ensure that everyone is treated equally, fairly, and encouraged to do their best.
Supportive
The club will ensure that all members are aware of and encouraged to use the support system that the club and its varied members provide.
Positive
Everyone’s positive contribution to club life is recognised and we understand that every member has an important role to play.
Enabling
We will create an environment and atmosphere within all club activity that enables all members of the Association to maintain as well as develop their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Considerate
Everyone within our club will be listened to and be given an opportunity to contribute and express their opinions without reprisal or judgement.
Tolerant
An element of discipline will underpin our club to ensure that our games are controlled and that values such as honesty, equality, and fair play are promoted at all times.
Useful Phone Numbers & Resources
If you or someone you know needs support, the following services and contacts may help.
| Service | Website | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| The Samaritans | Visit Website | 116 123 |
| Childline | Visit Website | 1800 666 666 |
| 1Life Suicide Helpline | Visit Website | 1800 247 100 |
| Galway University Hospital | — | 091 544 544 |
| Aware | Visit Website | 1800 80 48 48 |
| GPA | — | 1800 989 285 |
| Pieta | Visit Website | 1800 247 247 |
| Pieta Text Support | Visit Website | Text HELP to 51444 |
| GP | — | Your local GP |
| Jigsaw Galway | Visit Website | 091 549 252 |
| Text 50808 | Visit Website | Text HELLO to 50808 |
| Lena Cummins (Counselling & Psychotherapy) | Visit Website | 087 701 6835 |
| Patricia Heneghan (Counselling & Psychotherapy) | — | 087 688 6239 |
| Mental Health Ireland | Visit Website | Resources |
Campaign & Charter Gallery
Posters, signage and campaign visuals from the Tabhair Aire initiative.
People & Groups Gallery
Players and groups who contributed to the Tabhair Aire initiative.
