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CLG Na Fianna
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CLG Na Fianna
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clgnafianna.com
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Private
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1955
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CLG Na Fianna is a community-based Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) sports club located in Glasnevin on Dublin's northside, founded in 1955. It serves a membership of over 4,000 people and fields more than 215 teams across six sporting codes: Gaelic Football, Hurling, Ladies Football, Camogie, Handball, and Rounders. The club operates a broad community programme spanning competitive teams, nursery/youth development, the GAA For All inclusion initiative, and the Cultúr cultural programme.

The club's revenue model is built on four streams: individual and family membership fees, a recurring Club Lotto draw, commercial sponsorships from local Dublin businesses (including Ray Cooke, McGowans, Cat and Cage, TDA Aero, and Kennedys Drumcondra), and merchandise and camp booking income processed through third-party platforms such as McKeeversports (clubwear) and Clubzap (ticketing and camps). Fundraising activities are run via Clubifyapp. Operational staffing is lean at six employees, with the bulk of playing, coaching, and volunteer activity delivered by an unpaid community workforce typical of amateur GAA clubs.

The club is marking its 70th anniversary in 2025, reflecting seven decades of continuous operation in the same catchment area. No equity funding, M&A activity, audited revenue disclosure, or proprietary technology assets are present in the available information; CLG Na Fianna operates as a non-profit amateur sports institution rather than a commercial enterprise.

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CLG Na Fianna is a Glasnevin-based GAA amateur sports club, founded 1955, serving 4,000+ members through 215+ teams across six sporting codes, funded by membership fees, lotto, local sponsorships, and merchandise.

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Operating
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1–10
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HeadquartersDublin, Ireland
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Dublin
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Ireland
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
Gaelic games club, community sports membership, amateur athletics programs, GAA sporting codes, youth sports development
Industry1 code
PRIMARYMPAKACAE
Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations
Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)
NAICS code2 codes
  • Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers71394
  • Sports and Recreation Instruction611620
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs7997
Product category
Community Sports Club (Amateur Gaelic Games)
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Membership Fees
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Annual membership subscriptions paid by individuals and families to join the club and participate in sporting activities across the six codes.

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2Club Lotto
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Weekly lottery (Crannchur Chlub Na Fianna) providing regular fundraising income to support club operations and development.

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3Commercial Sponsorships
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Revenue from local business sponsors including Pitch Side Signage Programme, Premium Club Partners, Title Club Partners, and other sponsorship arrangements with companies such as Ray Cooke, McGowans, Cat and Cage, TDA Aero, and Kennedys Drumcondra.

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4Merchandise and Shop Sales
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Sales of club merchandise including online club shop, fundraising products, event tickets, flags and bunting, and Na Fianna camps.

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Marketing channels3 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others
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B2C
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Core offering1 text field

CLG Na Fianna is a community Gaelic Athletic Association sports club providing organised participation in six GAA sporting codes (Gaelic Football, Hurling, Ladies Football, Camogie, Handball, and Rounders) across all age groups from nursery through senior level. The club delivers coaching, player pathways, summer camps (Na Fianna Camps), cultural programming (Cultúr), and inclusive programs (GAA For All), and supports these activities with a clubhouse, pitches, and gym facilities in Glasnevin, Dublin.

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Product overview1 text field

CLG Na Fianna operates primarily as a community sports club offering Gaelic Football, Hurling, Ladies Football, Camogie, Handball, and Rounders. The club's digital presence includes an official website with integrated service modules: membership management, online club shop, event ticketing, club lotto, pitch/facility bookings, and summer camp registration. These products operate as interconnected modules under the clgnafianna.ie platform, enabling members to join, pay fees, purchase merchandise, book facilities, attend events, and participate in fundraising activities. The club also provides coaching resources including juvenile handbook, skill cards, and player pathway programs.

Product and service1 record
1CLG Na Fianna Club Membership
Scale indicator5 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership8 partners
1Ray Cooke
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Local business sponsor of CLG Na Fianna. Ray Cooke is a local estate agent serving the Dublin area.

2Cat and Cage
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Local business sponsor of CLG Na Fianna. Cat and Cage is a pub/establishment in the Drumcondra area.

3McGowans
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Local business sponsor of CLG Na Fianna. McGowans is a retail/establishment business in the area.

4TDA Aero
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Local business sponsor of CLG Na Fianna. TDA Aero is an aviation-related business.

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5Kennedys Drumcondra
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Local business sponsor of CLG Na Fianna. Kennedys is a business establishment in Drumcondra, Dublin.

6McKeeversports
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Exclusive clubwear provider and online shop partner. McKeeversports operates the official online club shop for Na Fianna merchandise.

7Clubzap
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Technology partner providing event ticketing platform (clubzapevents.com) and camp booking system (clubzap.com) for the club.

8Flags Ireland
Strategic tierMinorTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Third-party provider for club flags and bunting merchandise sold through the club shop.

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Recent move5 records

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Expansion highlight4 records

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Peers6 records
1Kilmacud Crokes GAA
TypeDirect peer
Description

Large Dublin-based GAA club operating across Gaelic Football, Hurling, and Camogie with tiered sponsorship and significant membership. Operates the same community amateur club model in an adjacent Dublin catchment.

2Ballyboden St Enda's GAA
TypeDirect peer
Description

One of the largest community GAA clubs in Dublin, fielding hundreds of teams across multiple codes with a similar membership-based, volunteer-driven model. Directly comparable to Na Fianna in scale, governance, and commercial sponsorship structure.

3Corofin GAA (Galway)
TypeRegional player
Description

Large multi-code community GAA club in Galway with senior competitive success. Operates on a similar volunteer- and sponsorship-supported model outside Dublin.

4St Finbarr's GAA (Cork)
TypeRegional player
Description

Major community GAA club in Cork following the same membership-based, multi-code, community-led model. Comparable in operating structure but operates in a different region of Ireland.

5St Vincent's GAA (Dublin)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Established Dublin community GAA club with comparable membership-driven structure and code coverage. Competes for the same player and sponsorship pools on Dublin's northside/northside fringe.

6Naomh Olaf GAA
TypeRegional player
Description

South Dublin-based GAA club operating the community sports club model with membership and sponsorship revenue. Comparable in structure though smaller in scale.

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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CLG Na Fianna

Community Sports Club (Amateur Gaelic Games)clgnafianna.com

CLG Na Fianna is a Glasnevin-based GAA amateur sports club, founded 1955, serving 4,000+ members through 215+ teams across six sporting codes, funded by membership fees, lotto, local sponsorships, and merchandise.

What CLG Na Fianna does

CLG Na Fianna is a community-based Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) sports club located in Glasnevin on Dublin's northside, founded in 1955. It serves a membership of over 4,000 people and fields more than 215 teams across six sporting codes: Gaelic Football, Hurling, Ladies Football, Camogie, Handball, and Rounders. The club operates a broad community programme spanning competitive teams, nursery/youth development, the GAA For All inclusion initiative, and the Cultúr cultural programme.

The club's revenue model is built on four streams: individual and family membership fees, a recurring Club Lotto draw, commercial sponsorships from local Dublin businesses (including Ray Cooke, McGowans, Cat and Cage, TDA Aero, and Kennedys Drumcondra), and merchandise and camp booking income processed through third-party platforms such as McKeeversports (clubwear) and Clubzap (ticketing and camps). Fundraising activities are run via Clubifyapp. Operational staffing is lean at six employees, with the bulk of playing, coaching, and volunteer activity delivered by an unpaid community workforce typical of amateur GAA clubs.

The club is marking its 70th anniversary in 2025, reflecting seven decades of continuous operation in the same catchment area. No equity funding, M&A activity, audited revenue disclosure, or proprietary technology assets are present in the available information; CLG Na Fianna operates as a non-profit amateur sports institution rather than a commercial enterprise.

CLG Na Fianna firmographics

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Name
CLG Na Fianna
Legal name
CLG Na Fianna
Website
https://clgnafianna.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1955
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
CLG Na Fianna is a Glasnevin-based GAA amateur sports club, founded 1955, serving 4,000+ members through 215+ teams across six sporting codes, funded by membership fees, lotto, local sponsorships, and merchandise.
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akta.pro rank

CLG Na Fianna industry classification

Industry
Product category
Community Sports Club (Amateur Gaelic Games)
NAICS
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)
SIC
Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)
akta.pro industry
PRIMARYMPAKACAE
Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations
Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

Keywords

  • Gaelic games club
  • Community sports membership
  • Amateur athletics programs
  • GAA sporting codes
  • Youth sports development

Where CLG Na Fianna is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Dublin
HQ country
Ireland
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

CLG Na Fianna business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

  1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions paid by individuals and families to join the club and participate in sporting activities across the six codes.
  2. Club Lotto: Weekly lottery (Crannchur Chlub Na Fianna) providing regular fundraising income to support club operations and development.
  3. Commercial Sponsorships: Revenue from local business sponsors including Pitch Side Signage Programme, Premium Club Partners, Title Club Partners, and other sponsorship arrangements with companies such as Ray Cooke, McGowans, Cat and Cage, TDA Aero, and Kennedys Drumcondra.
  4. Merchandise and Shop Sales: Sales of club merchandise including online club shop, fundraising products, event tickets, flags and bunting, and Na Fianna camps.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

CLG Na Fianna product offering

Product offering

Core offering

CLG Na Fianna is a community Gaelic Athletic Association sports club providing organised participation in six GAA sporting codes (Gaelic Football, Hurling, Ladies Football, Camogie, Handball, and Rounders) across all age groups from nursery through senior level. The club delivers coaching, player pathways, summer camps (Na Fianna Camps), cultural programming (Cultúr), and inclusive programs (GAA For All), and supports these activities with a clubhouse, pitches, and gym facilities in Glasnevin, Dublin.

Product overview

CLG Na Fianna operates primarily as a community sports club offering Gaelic Football, Hurling, Ladies Football, Camogie, Handball, and Rounders. The club's digital presence includes an official website with integrated service modules: membership management, online club shop, event ticketing, club lotto, pitch/facility bookings, and summer camp registration. These products operate as interconnected modules under the clgnafianna.ie platform, enabling members to join, pay fees, purchase merchandise, book facilities, attend events, and participate in fundraising activities. The club also provides coaching resources including juvenile handbook, skill cards, and player pathway programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • CLG Na Fianna Club Membership

Companies that use CLG Na Fianna

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

CLG Na Fianna technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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CLG Na Fianna partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

  • Ray CookeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of CLG Na Fianna. Ray Cooke is a local estate agent serving the Dublin area.
  • Cat and CageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of CLG Na Fianna. Cat and Cage is a pub/establishment in the Drumcondra area.
  • McGowansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of CLG Na Fianna. McGowans is a retail/establishment business in the area.
  • TDA AerominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of CLG Na Fianna. TDA Aero is an aviation-related business.
  • Kennedys DrumcondraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of CLG Na Fianna. Kennedys is a business establishment in Drumcondra, Dublin.
  • McKeeversportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive clubwear provider and online shop partner. McKeeversports operates the official online club shop for Na Fianna merchandise.
  • ClubzapcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing event ticketing platform (clubzapevents.com) and camp booking system (clubzap.com) for the club.
  • Flags IrelandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party provider for club flags and bunting merchandise sold through the club shop.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

CLG Na Fianna competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Kilmacud Crokes GAA: Large Dublin-based GAA club operating across Gaelic Football, Hurling, and Camogie with tiered sponsorship and significant membership. Operates the same community amateur club model in an adjacent Dublin catchment.
  • Ballyboden St Enda's GAA: One of the largest community GAA clubs in Dublin, fielding hundreds of teams across multiple codes with a similar membership-based, volunteer-driven model. Directly comparable to Na Fianna in scale, governance, and commercial sponsorship structure.
  • St Vincent's GAA (Dublin): Established Dublin community GAA club with comparable membership-driven structure and code coverage. Competes for the same player and sponsorship pools on Dublin's northside/northside fringe.

Regional players

  • Corofin GAA (Galway): Large multi-code community GAA club in Galway with senior competitive success. Operates on a similar volunteer- and sponsorship-supported model outside Dublin.
  • St Finbarr's GAA (Cork): Major community GAA club in Cork following the same membership-based, multi-code, community-led model. Comparable in operating structure but operates in a different region of Ireland.
  • Naomh Olaf GAA: South Dublin-based GAA club operating the community sports club model with membership and sponsorship revenue. Comparable in structure though smaller in scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

CLG Na Fianna social profiles

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CLG Na Fianna funding detail

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Investors

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CLG Na Fianna M&A and investment

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Frequently asked questions about CLG Na Fianna

What does CLG Na Fianna do?

CLG Na Fianna is a community Gaelic Athletic Association sports club providing organised participation in six GAA sporting codes (Gaelic Football, Hurling, Ladies Football, Camogie, Handball, and Rounders) across all age groups from nursery through senior level. The club delivers coaching, player pathways, summer camps (Na Fianna Camps), cultural programming (Cultúr), and inclusive programs (GAA For All), and supports these activities with a clubhouse, pitches, and gym facilities in Glasnevin, Dublin.

Is CLG Na Fianna a public or private company?

CLG Na Fianna is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was CLG Na Fianna founded?

CLG Na Fianna was founded in 1955. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is CLG Na Fianna based?

CLG Na Fianna is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, in the Europe region.

How does CLG Na Fianna make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Membership Fees are the primary driver. The others are club Lotto, commercial Sponsorships and merchandise and Shop Sales.

Who are CLG Na Fianna's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Kilmacud Crokes GAA, Ballyboden St Enda's GAA and St Vincent's GAA (Dublin). Regional players are Corofin GAA (Galway), St Finbarr's GAA (Cork) and Naomh Olaf GAA.

Does CLG Na Fianna have an API?

No public API is recorded for CLG Na Fianna.

What industry is CLG Na Fianna in?

CLG Na Fianna's product category is Community Sports Club (Amateur Gaelic Games). Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKACAE, Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations. Its NAICS code is 71394 and its SIC code is 7997.

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