I am delighted to support this online initiative, which is as relevant to sporting environments as other workplaces.

Ireland’s VOICE against WORKPLACE PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE including Coercive & Controlling behaviours is growing and gaining support. 


Join the Event 16th October 2024 3pm GMT

This is Ireland‘s 6th year joining Workplace Bullying Awareness Week.
Join Global On-line International Conference Founder – Linda Crockett Global Workplace Psychological Safety Expert Workplace Bullying Awareness Week. Founder of the event Gary Namie, PhD USA to partake in this on-line conversation with international specialists & change-makers around the world! This event is now supported in Ireland by #Safeguarding Ireland, #NEWKD, Kerry Women’s Centre, Haven Horizons, Adapt Kerry, Women’s Refuge and SICAP (The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme). Aidan Raftery #Sports Injuries. Dr Caroline Munyi,

Learn about what the GPA is all about?

I recently did a podcast from which you can learn about what the GPA does in real life.

The Gaelic players association or the GPA as it is commonly known as, has been around for a while since 1999 and whilst we have all heard of it lots of people actually do not realise what the GPA is actually doing and the great work that it does out there in real life for players.

Our GAA sports players are non-professional but give so much to our local communities and indeed the country and its identity on a national level so the GPA should be promoted because its purpose is the wellbeing and welfare of our GAA players.

I recently had the privilege of conducting an interview with former Laois county footballer Colm Begley which you can listen to below.

The interview gives plenty of information about:

• what the ethos of the GPA is
• what it does,
• its history
• and a lot more besides

What the GPA is all about – more to learn from the interview?

I believe that many of you may find this interview of interest because Colm Begley was an inter-county player as well as being involved with the GPA itself and this allowed the interview to delve into other interesting topics such as:

• Whether players and managers should have a greater say in-game rule changes
• We discuss GPA scholarships which many may not have heard about including the fact that the GPA has 23 partnerships with colleges around Ireland
• We discuss the mental health of players and the help that is available
• Reconstruction of the championship discussion as well as the question of players’ retirement and lots more

In closing the GPA has a website that you can visit through the link in the button:

 Finally To remind you I offer various services to both GAA players and clubs- Treatments

Award From Ballinagare Manor Utd FC- 2023

A new year in 2023 got off well for me as I received an Award From Ballinagare Manor Utd FC on the 2nd of January during a fundraiser and presentation night.

As a part of the backend staff, being the 1st team Sports Therapist for Ballinagare Manor Utd, it is always special to receive the recognition that all of us in the background have our important roles to play in sports in Ireland, so I am writing this short blog post to say a big thank you to all at Ballina Manor FC for this recognition – it is much appreciated and makes it all so worthwhile playing my little role.

A PICTURE OF MY TROPHY BELOW FOR CLUBMAN OF THE YEAR 2021-2022

BELOW IS A PICTURE OF ME WITH DAVID HUSSEY (club committee member) ON THE NIGHT

FINALLY, A SCREENSHARE BELOW WITH DETAILS OF THE OTHER AWARD RECIPIENTS ON THE NIGHT

A big thanks to all of you…..

Aidan

Hats Off To Buccaneers R.F.C u14’s

Learn More About the Final at the links below:

Learn More About the Buccaneers R.F.C club at the link below: