GAA clubs told don’t rent to rivals

GAA clubs are to be contacted by the association’s director general Páraic Duffy reminding them that the renting of grounds to rival sporting organisations is against general rule.

There are two legal cases pending against GAA clubs following injuries sustained by members of soccer clubs while availing of GAA facilities. In a bid to avoid pay-outs from the GAA’s insurance fund for occurrences which contravene the GAA rules, Central Council is keen to impress upon clubs that they must follow correct procedures.

“It was decided at the Ard Chomhairle meeting at Congress over the weekend to distribute guidelines to the clubs,” said Cork Central Council delegate Des Cullinane.