A new strategy aimed at bringing the GAA in Tyrone to a new level has been devised by a group of the county’s top administrators.
The five-year plan, which clearly signposts the direction and focus for the county, is a result of a major consultation process involving the clubs.
The Strategy entitled 'Ag Ardú na Láimhe Deirge' (Raising the Red Hand) will be launched this evening (Tue) by GAA president Nickey Brennan.
The compilation of a visionary document was overseen by a workgroup of elected officers, including Pat Darcy, Michael McGoldrick, Dominic McCaughey, Michael McCaughey, Dermot McCaughey, Cuthbert Donnelly, Terry McCann, Michael Harvey and Brendan Harkin. This work was further facilitated by Ryan Feeney of the Ulster Council and Kildress man Mark Conway.
Following a couple of initial meetings, and the issue of a questionnaire to clubs, sub-committees and other associated units a half day workshop was hosted for all clubs and interested parties, at which over 70 delegates represented 75% of the clubs in the county.
'Ten clear themes were identified at that workshop and a number of priorities were identified in each theme,' said county PRO Damien Harvey, who added that the strategy is based on a desire to make the GAA in Tyrone better.
'The plan context outlines a strategic perspective on our County, looking at population, economy, infrastructure, and schools as well as the scope and extent of our GAA Clubs.
'The journey travelled by the GAA in Tyrone over the last century is charted and some of the important achievements and milestones highlighted. The plan’s analysis concludes that it's "so far, so good!" But we must now bring the GAA in Tyrone to the next level.
'Plans cover a wide area, including governance, games, fixtures, refereeing, coaching, infrastructure, inclusion, discipline, culture, heritage, community, clubs, volunteers, youth, marketing, IT, communication and funding.'
