2 Kerry clubs announced for Serious Support Club Programme

Legion and Listowel Emmets have been announced as the Kerry representatives for the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and Lidl Ireland Serious Support Club Programme, supporting youth mental health.

The programme aims to raise awareness and improve understanding of mental health while empowering clubs to positively affect their members and communities.

Clubs completing all five steps in the programme will receive official Lidl Serious Support Club accreditation, as well as new jerseys for their club.

Accredited clubs will also enter the running to win one of three funding awards available with a total value of €10,000.

The programme will commence on April 27th and run until July 5th.

LGFA press release:

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association and its official retail partner, Lidl Ireland, are delighted to announce the list of clubs who will participate in the 2026 #SeriousSupport Club Programme aimed at supporting youth mental health.
Clubs from 16 counties are represented in the list of 21 clubs and they will now embark on a journey which places the emphasis on making a significant difference in local communities by providing a safe and positive space for community members to share and engage.
All four provinces are represented in the list of participating clubs, with this programme set to make a meaningful nationwide impact.
The initiative will base itself around the ‘five a day’ approach for mental health, utilising the five key themes of ‘connect’, ‘be active’, ‘take notice’, ‘keep learning’ and ‘give.’
The Lidl #SeriousSupport Club Programme aims to raise awareness and improve understanding of mental health while empowering clubs to positively affect their members and communities.
The programme will commence on April 27th and runs until July 5th.
Participating clubs are encouraged to undertake various activities, to capture special moments and share them on their social media accounts using the hashtag #SeriousSupportClub, while also logging them on the dedicated Lidl #SeriousSupport Club portal, where further resources and help are provided.
Clubs completing all five steps in the programme will receive official Lidl #SeriousSupport Club accreditation, as well as new jerseys for their club. Accredited clubs will also enter the running to win one of three funding awards available with a total value of €10,000. They will be awarded to the clubs selected by the judging panel to have demonstrated the following:
• Most Innovative Initiative – €2,500
• Strongest Community Involvement – €2,500
• Best Overall Programme Engagement – €5,000
Speaking about the #SeriousSupport club programme, Eimear O’Sullivan, Corporate Affairs Director for Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland, said:
“Now in its milestone tenth year of partnership with the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, the Lidl #SeriousSupport Club programme remains a cornerstone of our commitment to supporting the next generation of female athletes. We are incredibly proud to announce the clubs selected for the 2026 programme and I’d like to thank all of our loyal shoppers who took the time to nominate their local club.”
Ladies Gaelic Football Association President, Trina Murray, commented: “The continued growth of the #SeriousSupport Club initiative is something we are incredibly proud of, as we look ahead to the 2026 programme.
“What began as a powerful idea has evolved into a meaningful support system within clubs, helping to foster open conversations around mental health and wellbeing. The impact is already evident, with players, coaches and communities benefiting from increased awareness, stronger connections and a more supportive environment at grassroots level.
“Our partnership with Lidl Ireland continues to play a vital role in making this possible, and together we are committed to building on this momentum.
“Initiatives like #SeriousSupport and the LGFA TALK programme are helping to break down barriers and ensure our clubs are safe, inclusive spaces for everyone. We are excited to see the next phase of these programmes and the positive difference they will continue to make in communities across the country.”
Lidl #SeriousSupport Club Programme
Cavan Killygarry
Cork Crosshaven
Cork Dohenys
Donegal Gaeil Fhánada (Fanad Gaels)
Donegal Beart (Burt)
Galway St. Gabriel’s
Kerry Killarney Legion
Kerry Listowel Emmets
Kildare Athgarvan
Kilkenny Kilmacow
Laois Ballinakill
Limerick Knockainey
Limerick Na Piarsaigh
Longford Killoe
Louth Naomh Mairtin
Mayo The Neale
Mayo Moy Davitts
Meath Navan O’Mahony’s
Tipperary Borrisokane Gaels
Waterford Erins Own Sacred Heart
Wexford Horeswood
The Ladies Gaelic Football Association is also pleased to reveal the clubs who will participate in the LGFA TALK Project, which was available to clubs in Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh and Tyrone.
The LGFA TALK Project is a six-week club-based initiative aimed at increasing the awareness of positive mental health in young members aged 13-18 years, and removing the stigma associated with the subject area.