Cork's first LGBTQ+ GAA club giving people a sense of belonging

At January's Cork GAA County Committee meeting, Na Laochra Aeracha's application to form a new club was approved. They will play in the Seandun Junior C Football Championship this year.

Na Laochra Aeracha GAA club players at training last week in Tramore Valley Park, Cork. Pic: Na Laochra Aeracha / Instagram

The most pleasing aspect of forming Na Laochra Aeracha GAA club is clear to Dean Kinsella. It’s watching people who never had sport in their lives discover its joys.

“You see these young people coming in and they are terrified because they don't know what to expect,” says the club’s vice chairperson.