Counties told ‘police’ rules on GAA club facilities use

THE GAA is determined to clamp down on breaches of rule regarding the use of facilities by other sporting bodies, in a clear response to the controversy sparked by the use of Nemo Rangers’ indoor training centre by the Irish rugby squad earlier in the year.

County committees in future must ‘police’ the relevant rule in regard to the use of club playing and ancillary facilities, with the clear message that they are not to be used by sporting bodies ‘in conflict’ with the aims and objectives of the Association.

Central Council policy on the matter was outlined at last night’s meeting of the Cork County Board at Pairc Uí Chaoimh after the matter was raised by Bride Rovers delegate John Arnold.