GDA Name: Darren Hayden

Mobile: 086-1450150

Email Address: darren.hayden.gda.wicklow@gaa.ie

Supporting Clubs: Annacurra, Aughrim, Avondale, Avoca, Ashford, Barndarrig, Carnew Emmets, Tinahely, Newtown

Supporting Primary Schools: Annacurra NS, Aughrim NS, Tinahely NS, Crossbridge NS, Kilcommon NS, Carnew NS, Barndarrig NS, Redcross NS, Brittas Bay NS, Rathdrum BNS, St Saviours NS, Ashford NS, Nuns Cross NS, Newtown NS, Avoca NS, Ballintemple NS

Supporting Post Primary Schools: Avondale CC, Coliste Bhride Carnew

Home Club: Eire Og Greystones

Qualifications: GAA Foundation, Award 1, Award 2, Level 7 GAA Sports & Exercise Carlow IT

GAA Achievements: Vocational School Leinster & All-Ireland 2006, Wicklow Intermediate & Leinster 2011, County Player of year 2011, Division 4 National League 2012, Division 1A , Dunne Cup

Favourite Player Hurling: Joe Canning

Favourite Player Football: Peter Canavan

Hobbies/Pastime: GAA, Golf

Ambition for Wicklow GAA: Improve Coaching standards, increase participation, be competitive at county Level at all age groups

Biggest influence on Career: My Father

Best Advice you can give to young Players: Practice the basic skills on both sides, Develop a stubborn streak to achieve your personal goals but Most of all ENJOY IT