Let Them Play
GAA Palestine Equipment Drive

Help us fill a 20ft container with GAA gear for five clubs in the West Bank.
Lig dóibh imirt.

GAA Palestine is launching a nationwide equipment drive to support the children and officers of five GAA clubs in the West Bank.

A 20ft container has been secured in Athy, Co. Kildare for six weeks – and we’re calling on GAA clubs, individuals and organisations to help us fill it to the roof before it sets sail.

Why we’re doing this

Some months ago, GAA Palestine attempted to send vitally needed equipment to Palestine — but the shipment was refused entry and returned to Ireland, at significant cost.

We refuse to give up.

This drive is about ensuring young players have what they need to train, play, and grow their clubs — with the knowledge that the GAA community will keep showing up for them.

What we’re collecting

We’re accepting new or good-quality used items, including:

  • Hurls
  • Helmets
  • Sliotars
  • Gumshields
  • Training equipment
  • Kits / club gear

If you’re unsure whether an item is suitable, get in touch — we’ll advise.

Contact & Drop-off points

Central Coordination (Primary Contact)

For all enquiries about equipment, suitability of items, or organising a collection:

Email: equipmentofficer@gaapalestine.com
Phone: Ken — 087 900 6626

Please contact us first if you’re unsure about items, bulk donations, or club collections.

We’ll keep an up-to-date list of drop-off locations as they come. Local contacts for dropping off equipment are below:

  • Gordon for Clare and nearby counties +353 87 922 9475
  • Rhona in Tip and nearby counties +353 87 616 6225
  • Conchúr for Derry and nearby counties:
    +44 7881 710153
  • Kelly in Louth or nearby counties: +353 87 666 7514

Monetary donations (also welcome)

Donating money to our bank account helps cover shipping, logistics, storage and any essential costs involved in getting equipment where it needs to go.

If you can’t donate equipment, a monetary donation is a powerful way to support the shipment.

You can donate to GAA Palestine here

For clubs & organisations

If your club, school, county board, business or community group can run a collection point, we’d love to hear from you.

We can provide:

  • A simple collection guide
  • Social assets to share
  • Acknowledgement/shout-outs as the container fills

Contact

Email: equipmentofficer@gaapalestine.com

Phone: Ken — 087 900 6626