Cavan Knows It’s Good to Talk GAA

 

Covid-19 has impacted hugely on communities all over Ireland but especially on the older members of the community, who are being asked to stay at home. This is a lonely and isolating experience for many, in particular those who live alone.

Cavan GAA, in conjunction with the Cavan Age Friendly programme, has launched the #ItsGoodToTalk #GAA initiative. This was inspired by former Mayo GAA county star David Byrne, and Cavan GAA in conjunction with Cavan Age Friendly and Cavan County Council are delighted to announce that Cavan GAA players and management have answered the call to become involved with this initiative.

Cavan’s GAA stars have volunteered to give a lift to those who are “cocooning” and cut off from their typical social networks by pledging a few minutes of their time to make a call to someone who is isolated and have a chat with him/her about GAA or reminisce about former glory days!! A short chat in a long day for someone who is now spending all their time at home could make all the difference and we are very appreciative of the Cavan players and management for making themselves available to be part of this initiative.

Cavan GAA and the Cavan Age Friendly programme will identity people who would like to have a chat with a player or member of the management team about the GAA and will send their number to a player who will give them a quick call at their convenience. A chat about all things GAA will lift the spirits of someone who is finding this time challenging and lonely.

Cavan GAA supporters are invited to nominate an elderly family member, be it a father, mother, brother, sister, grandfather, or grandmother to receive a call from a player or management.

Contact Susan Brady on 087 795 9999 or pro.cavan@gaa.ie to set up the call to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary or just to have a good GAA chat. Don't hesitate to get in touch; it’s good to talk, and even better to talk Cavan GAA!