Development - General Overview

This part of our website aims to provide information on the main sections of Development within the HSE Community Games (National RTD Committee – volunteers & National Development Department – staff). There is also key information about:

• Area Information.
• County Information.
• Get Involved - Details on volunteering and how to join us as a volunteer.
• Upcoming Events.
• Volunteer Education.
• Development Resource Library.
• Contact Development - List of all development personnel.

National Recruitment Training & Development (RTD) Committee – Volunteers

This National Committee is responsible for recruitment, training and development for HSE Community Games. The RTD Committee are also responsible for enforcing National Community Games Bye Laws in relation to Area sizes.

The Committee Members are:

• Director of Development & Chairperson: Carmel Grealy
• Provincial Development Officers Representatives:
• Connacht: Anthony Leonard
• Ulster: Liam O’Connor
• Leinster: Anne Rawlinson
• Munster: Denise Lyons
• Youth Director: Rory O’Grady
• NEAC (National Executive Advisory Committee) Director: Joseph Fox

The function of the National Development Department is to provide support, services and resources to all Counties/Areas within the four Provinces. Most Development Officers are allocated directly to work closely with a selected number of Counties (see exact work details below).

Development Staff Information:

There are four full time Development staff currently employed with the HSE Community Games. Please feel free to contact any of the Development Team for all your queries about development topics and setting up Areas in your local community.

• National Development Officer: Murrough McDonagh - Work Region - Nationwide
• Regional Development Officer: David Hoysted
• Regional Development Officer: Aine O'Sullivan
• Integration Development Officer: Caitriona Reynolds - Work Region - Nationwide

For more information on Integration, Social Inclusion and Anti- Racism, please visit the Integration Section on the main navigation bar above.