Applications for the 2025 Jarlath Connaughton Memorial Bursary are open!

The Ottawa Gaels GAA award an annual $500 bursary to a student entering or in full-time post-secondary studies who best exemplifies the attributes, and demonstrates the legacy, of late Club member, Jarlath (“JC”) Connaughton. Jarlath was a beloved and contributing member of the Ottawa Gaels GAA and greater CGAA community. Sadly, he passed away in 2021.

Joining the Club in 1999, Jarlath was a treasured Ottawa Gaels member and a dedicated volunteer for over 20 years. His contribution to the Club and GAA community extended, but was not limited to: Executive committee member, Coach, Referee, Volunteer, as well as devoted friend, father, and colleague.

Jarlath had a passion and interest in the development of youth Gaelic Games, demonstrated by being one of four founding members of the Continental Youth Championship (CYC), a youth tournament that has grown into the largest Youth Gaelic Games event outside of Ireland.

The bursary’s successful candidate will have the characteristics, experience, and vision that would honour Jarlath’s memory as a consummate Club member and volunteer.

The Jarlath Connaughton Memorial Bursary is open for applications starting on April 15th, 2025 and close at 11:59PM EST on May 15th, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.

Award requirements and questions are outlined in the following form. Complete your submission now. If you would like to share this application with others click this Application Form link and share.