Book Your Laois GAA Cúl Camp 2026.
If you are planning to send your child to a GAA camp this summer, everything starts with booking.
All Laois GAA Cúl Camps must be booked through the official Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps system.
👉 Book your place here: Link to book
There is no alternative booking route. Every camp, every venue, every place goes through this system.
Key point: once a camp reaches capacity, it is full but,you can look to other locations and book there.
What You Need to Know Before Booking
Every Laois Cúl Camp follows the same national structure.
- Camps run for 5 days
- Total contact time is 20 hours
- Age group is 6 to 13
- First child costs €82.50
- Second child costs €75.00
- Third and fourth child cost €65.00
These prices are set nationally and will be followed by every camp.
What Time Do Camps Run?
While exact daily times can vary slightly by venue, Cúl Camps typically run:
- Morning to early afternoon each day
- Spread across structured coaching blocks, games and breaks
The 20-hour structure is fixed nationally, meaning every child receives the same level of coaching time across the week.
What Your Child Will Experience
Cúl Camps are built around participation, not pressure.
Children will take part in:
- Skill development sessions
- Small-sided games
- Match play
- Fun-based coaching activities
Where possible, camps include:
- Football
- Ladies football
- Hurling
- Camogie
Full List of Laois GAA Cúl Camps 2026
Week 2 Mon 29th Jun to Fri 03rd Jul
- Kilcavan, football and ladies football
- Killeshin, football and ladies football
- Park Ratheniska football, football and ladies football
- St Lazerians Abbeyleix, hurling and camogie
- The Heath, football and ladies football
Week 3 Mon 06th Jul to Fri 10th Jul
- Ballyfin, football, ladies football, hurling and camogie
- Clonad, hurling and camogie
- Emo, football and ladies football
- Portarlington, football, ladies football, hurling and camogie
- Rathdowney Errill, hurling and camogie
- The Harps, hurling and camogie
Week 4 Mon 13th Jul to Fri 17th Jul
- Ballinakill Ballypickas, hurling and camogie
- Camross, hurling and camogie
- Castletown, hurling and camogie
- O Dempseys, football and ladies football
- Stradbally, football and ladies football
Week 5 Mon 20th Jul to Fri 24th Jul
- Arles Killeen, football and ladies football
- Ballylinan, football and ladies football
- Colt Shanahoe, football, ladies football, hurling and camogie
- Rosenallis, football, ladies football, hurling and camogie
- The Rock, football and ladies football
Week 6 Mon 27th Jul to Fri 31st Jul
- Courtwood, football and ladies football
- Mountmellick, football, ladies football, hurling and camogie
- Portlaoise, football, ladies football, hurling and camogie
- St Fintans Mountrath, football, hurling and camogie
Week 7 Mon 03rd Aug to Fri 07th Aug
- Annanough, football and ladies football
- Borris in Ossory Kilcotton, hurling and camogie
- Clonaslee St Manmans, football, ladies football, hurling and camogie
- Park Ratheniska hurling, hurling and camogie
Week 8 Mon 10th Aug to Fri 14th Aug
- Ballyroan Abbey, football and ladies football
- Barrowhouse, football and ladies football
- Clough Ballacolla, hurling and camogie
- Crettyard Spink, football and ladies football
- Timahoe, football and ladies football
Why Cúl Camps Matter for Your Child
Cúl Camps are not just summer camps.
They are one of the biggest player development tools in Gaelic Games.
Every part of the structure is designed to:
- Maximise participation
- Build confidence
- Develop skills
- Create a positive first experience
The entire model is based on the Go Games philosophy, which focuses on development over results.
The Rules Behind the Camps: What Parents and Clubs Need to Know
This is where most people don’t realise how structured these camps actually are.
Behind every camp is a strict national policy that governs:
- Who can coach
- Who can supervise
- How many children can attend
- How safety is managed
Safeguarding Comes First
Every single person involved in a Cúl Camp must:
- Be vetted through the GAA system
- Hold a valid vetting acceptance letter
- Complete safeguarding training
- Follow the Child Safeguarding Policy
No one can work at a camp without meeting these requirements.
Supervision Ratios Are Strictly Enforced
Minimum ratio:
- 2 adults to 16 children
For larger groups:
- 3 adults to 24 children
This is not flexible.
At least:
- One qualified coach must be present
- One responsible adult must be present
- Two adults must always be with each group
Coaching Standards Are Set Nationally
Every coach must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a GAA member
- Hold an Introduction to Coaching qualification
- Be vetted
- Have safeguarding training completed
This ensures that coaching is consistent across every camp in the country.
Different Roles at a Cúl Camp
Coaches
Deliver all training and sessions
Supervisors
Oversee organisation and safety
Responsible Adults
Support supervision and structure
Camp Assistants
Aged 16 to 18, assist but do not supervise or coach
Camp assistants cannot be included in supervision ratios.
Male and Female Supervision Is Required
The policy requires:
- Female groups must have a female adult
- Male groups must have a male adult
- Mixed groups must have both
This is a key safeguarding measure.
Camps Must Be Properly Approved
Clubs cannot run camps without approval.
Every camp must:
- Be approved by the County Head of Games Development
- Be registered officially
- Follow all policy requirements
If these are not met, the camp does not run.
Incident Reporting Is Mandatory
If something goes wrong:
- It must be reported immediately
- A formal report must be completed
- Safeguarding concerns must be escalated
This ensures accountability and protection for everyone involved.
Final Word
For parents, the message is simple.
You are sending your child into a system that is:
- Structured
- Regulated
- Safeguarded
- Designed for development
For clubs and volunteers, the responsibility is equally clear.
Every camp must meet the highest standards in:
- Coaching
- Supervision
- Safeguarding
- Organisation
That is what makes Cúl Camps one of the most trusted and successful development programmes in Irish sport.
