On June 12, the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association published updates to its document entitled ‘Covid-19 Guidelines on Safe Return to Gaelic Games’ which was originally published on June 5.
The GAA, An Cumann Camogaíochta and the LGFA have today published a plan for a safe return to Gaelic games for the three organisations. The plan (attached) is the work of a specially appointed Advisory Committee, which included representatives of all three bodies, the GPA and a number of medical experts (see below for committee […]
The GAA community in Armagh were saddened to hear of the death of Mr Jimmy Carlisle on Sunday 31st May 2020. Jimmy Carlisle was Armagh hurling. As a hurler he represented his county and province and as an Administrator Jimmy was Chair of the Armagh Hurling Board for many years. He was also Chair of […]
Wednesday 6 May 2020 The GAA notes and welcomes the plans published by the government last Friday and some of the dates included relating to the possible return of sporting activity, including Gaelic games. The Association will attempt to seek clarity around some of the issues that have arisen in internal discussions since last Friday […]
Sport NI, in partnership with the Department for Communities, has launched a Sports Hardship Fund to deliver immediate funding to those most in need. It’s specifically targeted at sports clubs, and other organisations in the six counties delivering sporting activities, who are experiencing immediate financial hardship. The types of organisations eligible include governing bodies of […]
At tonight’s Ulster CCC meeting, held via teleconference, the following decisions were taken in relation to Ulster GAA fixtures. These difficult decisions were taken in an effort to create more space in a tightening calendar, to allow our counties to make contingency plans for their respective club competitions. 2020 Ulster GAA Club Football Leagues – have […]
The GAA acknowledges last weekend’s Government announcement of the extension of current restrictions until May 5th and its impact on the scheduling of sporting events and working practices, and has factored the extension of the arrangements into its contingency planning. To that end, the Association can confirm that club activity remains suspended until May 5th. […]
A chairde, We are living in the most extraordinary times. The Coronavirus pandemic has changed almost everything about our world and has impacted upon so much of what we thought was normal about our lives. Like all sport, Gaelic Games have gone into hibernation. But it is a source of enormous pride to us that […]
Wednesday 25 March 2020, We previously advised that, until March 29th, games and training were suspended, club gyms were to close, and Player Injury Fund cover was suspended. We subsequently instructed that club bars should also close for the period. Club Operations Please be advised that, in line with recent government announcements, these measures and […]
