Clare GAA review: Centre of excellence 'not fit for purpose' amid outdated governance structure

The document recommends that 'Caherlohan becomes the headquarters of Clare GAA and all staff and volunteers are based there'

The Clare centre of excellence in Caherlohan, Tulla.

A wide-ranging review of Clare GAA, circulated to clubs on Wednesday, pulls no punches, describing the county’s centre of excellence at Caherlohan as “not fit for purpose” and claiming the administrative structure in Clare is “not reflective of a vastly changed operational environment”.

The strategic plan group (SPG) made many recommendations in its ‘Saffron & Blue Plan: Clare GAA Five Year Plan’ based on responses received while consulting widely within the county.