Update ahead of Féile games over Easter weekend

A Chairde

Coiste na nÓg would like to thank all clubs that have made their facilities available for the John West  Féile na nGael this year.

Competing clubs are requested to appoint a Féile contact to oversee that the games are played as per the timesheet and to obtain team sheets prior to each game, have them signed by the referee and hold them for him until the day’s competition has concluded.

Each host club is asked to appoint a coordinator to oversee the collection of results and forward scores by text only at the completion of each round of games to Donal Whooley (087-978 0950) or John Purcell (086/8821665). The names and mobile numbers of these coordinators should already have been forwarded to the Runai as per the previous email. .  If you have already not done so, please do so now. A separate email will be forwarded to the coordinators in the next few days.

In the event of teams having to withdraw please do so as early as possible and note that you notify Coiste na nÓg by e-mail to secretarybng.cork@gaa.ie    Any withdrawals after Tuesday 12th April will lose the deposit (€200) paid.

PLAYING RULES

Normal Playing Rules to apply as it is a National Competition.

 

Panel of 24 (20 in the case of  Division 3 and second team competition) to be submitted to the Rúnaí not later than the Wednesday prior to competition.  Clubs may not alter this panel at any stage during the competition.  Unlimited substitutions to apply from the nominated list with at least two substitutes to be made by the commencement of the second half. Team lists should be handed to the referee as normal consisting only of players from the nominated panel.

The length of games at group stages to be as follows

3 team groups; 15 minutes a half

4 team groups; 12 minutes a half

5 team groups; 10 minutes a half.

Group playoff games; 15 minutes a half.

All semi-finals and finals 15 minutes a half.

Clubs are requested to check with opponents in advance of the competition, should a clash of colours occur.  In accordance with TO Cumann Luth Chleas Gael, both clubs change, unless by agreement

At conclusion of Group Stages/Deciding group placings:

2 points are awarded for a win, 1 point for a draw.

In the event of teams finishing level on points,placings will be decided as follows;

Where two teams are level on points

  • the winner of the head to head game will be deemed to be placed higher.
  • If the head to head game ends in a draw, placings will be determined in the same manner as outlined for 3 or more teams below.

In the event of 3 or more teams being level on points, placings will be determined using the following;

  • Team with the lowest overall points conceded ( goals not included).
  • In the event of teams having identical scores conceded, then the team that scored the most overall points (goals not included) will be placed higher.
  • In the event of teams still being deadlocked, then teams with the highest overall score ( goals included) will determine placings.
  • If teams are still not separated, the lowest overall score conceded (goals included) will determine.

Concluding Stages Monday 18th April

Arrangements for Division semi-finals and finals (where applicable) are listed with Fixtures.  Games in these games will be 15 minutes a side.All teams qualifying for the semi-finals and final are requested to give  2 lists of  their panels (numbered accordingly) to the Coiste na nÓg official in charge at the venue  prior to these games.

In the event of  group deciders, semifinals or finals  ending in a draw, extra time of 5 minutes a side will be played.

Should sides be still  level at end of extra time, the referee will restart the game with the first side to score being declared the winner.

 John West Féile na nGael fixtures scheduled for Saturday, April 16

Premier  (15 a side,  Féile 1)

All Games 12 minutes a side. Top two teams from each group qualify for the semi-finals

 

Group 1 Group 2
Valley Rovers Douglas
Bandon Inniscarra
Ballincollig Midleton
Carrigaline Sarsfields

 

Group 1 venue: Brinny                    Co-Ordinator; Dermot Woods 086 8162887

                                                   Pitch 1                                             Pitch 2

10.30am Round 1                  Valley Rovers v. Bandon                    Ballincollig v. Carrigaline

11.15am  Round 2                 Valley Rovers v. Carrigaline               Ballincollig v. Bandon

12 Noon Round 3                   Valley Rovers v. Ballincollig              Bandon v. Carrigaline

All Group Games are 12 minutes aside with a 5 minute interval

 

Group 2 venue: Douglas                   Co-Ordinator; Martin O’Connell 087 2592313

                                                            Pitch 1                                    Pitch 2

10.30am Round 1                   Douglas v. Inniscarra              Midleton v. Sarsfields

11.15 am Round 2                  Douglas v. Midleton               Sarsfields v. Inniscarra

12 Noon Round 3                   Douglas v. Sarsfields              Midleton v. Inniscarra

All Group Games are 12 minutes aside with a 5 minute interval

 

 

Semi-finals pm Monday, April 18, at  5.30pm, Douglas

Pitch 1

Winners Group 1 v Runners up Group 2

Pitch 2

Winners Group 2 v Runners up Group 1

 

Final 6.30 pm @ Douglas

All semifinals and final games are 15 minutes aside with 5 minutes interval.

 

All teams qualifying for the semi-finals and final are requested to give  2 lists of  their panels (numbered accordingly) to the Coiste na nÓg official in charge at the venue  prior to these games

Premier 2/Division 1 (15 a side – Féile 2)

 

Group 1 Group 2        Group 3 Group 4
Group 1 Section A Group 2 Section A Group 3 Section A Group 4 Section A
Mallow St. Catherines Éire Óg Carrigtwohill
Glen Rovers Fermoy Cill Machomóg Bishopstown
Blarney Killeagh Sam Maguires Aghada
Shandrum Bride Rovers Ballinhassig Sliabh Rua
Group 1 Section B Group 2 Section B Group 3 Section B Group 4 Section B
Donoughmore Youghal Ballinora Blackrock
Grenagh St. Colmans Clonakilty Crosshaven
Na Piarsaigh Kiltha Óg Kilbrittain Courcey Rovers
St. Finbarrs Ibane Gaels

 

Group 1

Section A (12 minutes a half group games)  Two pitches needed

Venue; Mallow                  Co-Ordinator; Adrian O’Connor 086 16811916

10.30am        Mallow v. Glen Rovers                              Blarney v. Shandrum

11.15 am       Mallow v. Blarney                                      Glen Rovers v. Shandrum

12 noon         Mallow v. Shandrum                                  Glen Rovers v. Blarney

Section B ( 15 minutes a half)  One pitch needed

Venue; Donoughmore                  Co-Ordinator; Freda Barrett 087 9479198

10am    Donoughmore v. Grenagh

11am    Grenagh v. Na Piarsaigh

12 noon   Donoughmore v. Na Piarsaigh

1.30 p.m. @ Mallow. (15 mins a half) Winners Gp. 1 Section A  v. Winners Gp. 1 Section B

Group 2

Section A (12 minutes a half group games)  Two pitches needed

Venue; St. Catherines                            Co-Ordinator; Lisa Moore 086 3369409

10.30 a.m.  St. Catherines v. Fermoy                          Killeagh v. Bride Rovers

11.30 a.m.   St. Catherines v.   Killeagh                       Bride Rovers v.Fermoy

12.30 a.m.   St.Catherines v. Bride Rovers                 Fermoy v. Killeagh

Section B (15 minutes a half group games)  One pitch needed

Venue; Youghal                Co-Ordinator; Name + Tel

10.15a.m Youghal v. St. Colmans

11.15am. St. Colmans V. Kiltha Óg

12.15 pm Youghal v. Kiltha Óg

1.45p.m.@ St. Catherines .    Winners Group 2 Section A v. Winners Group 2 Section B

Group 3 (12 minutes a half group games) Two pitches needed

 Section A

Venue; Éire Óg                                           Co-Ordinator; Name + Tel

10.30 a.m.    Éire Óg v. Cill Machomóg                Sam Maguires v. Ballinhassig

11.15 a.m.    Éire Óg v. Ballinhassig                       Sam Maguires v. Cill Machomóg

12.00 a.m     Éire Óg v. Sam Maguires                  Cill Machomóg v. Ballinhassig

Section B

Venue Ballinora/Ballymah                               Co-Ordinator; Willie Lyons 086 6001806

10.15am       Kilbrittain v. St. Finbarrs                   Ballinora v. Clonakilty ( Colours clash)

11am             Clonakilty v. St. Finbarrs                  Ballinora v. Kilbrittain

11.45am        Clonakilty v. Kilbrittain                    Ballinora v. St. Finbarrs

1.30 p.m. @ Ovens. (15 mins a half)   Winners Gp. 3 Section A  v. Winners Gp. 3 Section B

Group 4 (12 minutes a half group games) Two pitches needed

Section A

Venue; Carrigtwohill                                            Co-Ordinator; Dave Kelly 086 777 5825

10.15 a.m.   Carrigtwohill v. Bishopstown           Aghada v. Sliabh Rua

11.00 a.m.    Carrigtwohill v. Aghada                  Bishopstown v. Sliabh Rua (colour clash??)

11.45am        Carrigtwohill v. Sliabh Rua            Aghada v. Bishopstown

Section B

Venue; Blackrock                                       Co-Ordinator; Michael O Sullivan 086 3916743

10.30am    Blackrock v. Crosshaven                      Courcey Rovers v.Ibane Gaels

11.15am    Blackrock v. Courcey Rovers               Crosshaven v. Ibane Gaels

12 noon     Blackrock v. Ibane Gaels                     Crosshaven  v. Courcey Rovers

1.30 p.m. @ Blackrock (15 mins a half)   Winners Gp. 4 Sect. A  v. Winners Gp. 4 Sect. B

Semi Finals Monday 18th April  at  5.30 pm @ Carrigtwohill

Pitch 1

Winners Group 1 v. Winners Group 3

Pitch 2

Winners Group 2 v Winners Group 4

Final 6.30 pm @ Carrigtwohill

All semifinals and final games are 15 minutes aside with 5 minutes interval.

All teams qualifying for the semi-finals and final are requested to give  2 lists of  their panels (numbered accordingly) to the Coiste na nÓg official in charge at the venue  prior to these games

Division 2 ( 15 a side) Féile 3

 

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4
Group 1 Section A Group 2 Section A Aghabullogue Owen Gaels
Clyda Rovers Mayfield Millstreet Kinsale
Charleville Lisgoold Erins Own Tracton
Watergrasshill Ballygiblin Passage West Ahan Gaels
Group 1 Section B Group 2 Section B
Kilavullen Cobh
Croke Rovers Castlelyons
St. Marks Fr. O’Neills

 Group 1 (15 minutes a half, all games)  Two pitches needed

Venue; Mourneabbey                        Co-Ordinator; Name + Tel

10.30a.m.       Clyda Rovers v. Charleville                                       Kilavullen v. Croke Rovers

11.30a.m.      Charleville v. Watergrasshill (Colours clash)               Croke Rovers v. St. Marks

12.30 p.m.      Watergrasshill v. Clyda Rovers                                    St. Marks v. Kilavullen

1.30p.m.    Winners Group 1 Section A  v. Winners Group 1 Section B

Group 2 (15 minutes a half)  Two pitches needed

Venue; Mayfield                  Co-Ordinator; Name + Tel

10.30a.m.       Mayfield v.Lisgoold               Cobh v. Castlelyons

11.30a.m.       Lisgoold v. Ballygiblin            Castlelyons v. Fr. O’Neills

12.30pm        Mayfield v. Ballygiblin           Cobh v. Castlelyons

1.30p.m.    Winners Group 2 Section A  v. Winners Group 2 Section B

Group 3 (12 minutes a half)  Two pitches needed

Venue; Coachford                 Co-Ordinator; Joe Perrott 087 0542854

10.30a.m.        Aghabullogue v. Millstreet           Erins Own v. Passage West

11.15a.m.       Aghabullogue v. Erins Own            Millstreet v.Passage West

12 noon          Aghabullogue v. Passage West        Erins Own v. Millstreet

Group 4 (12 minutes a half)  Two pitches needed

Venue; Ahiohill                   Co-Ordinator; Kevin O Flynn 086 3239906

10.30a.m.    Owen Gaels v. Kinsale         Ahan Gaels v. Tracton

11.15 am     Owen Gaels v. Tracton              Kinsale v. Ahan Gaels

12 noon       Owen Gaels v. Ahan Gaels       Kinsale v. Tracton

Semi Finals Monday 18th April  at  5.30 pm @ Mayfield

Pitch 1

Winners Group 1 v. Winners Group 3

Pitch 2

Winners Group 2 v Winners Group 4

Final 6.30 pm @ Mayfield

All semifinals and final games are 15 minutes aside with 5 minutes interval.

All teams qualifying for the semi-finals and final are requested to give  2 lists of  their panels (numbered accordingly) to the Coiste na nÓg official in charge at the venue  prior to these games

Division 3 Féile 4 (13 a side)

 

Group 1 ( Two to qualify from this group) Group 2 Group 3
Ballycastle Gaels St. Vincents Ballygarvan
Kanturk Lee Gaels Brian Dillons
St. Kevins Laochra Óg Nemo Rangers
St. Colmcilles  
Whitechurch  

 Group 1 ( All games 10 minutes a side)

 VENUE:  Ballyhooly             Co-Ordinator; Edel Leahy 087 2596491

                                                Pitch 1                                    Pitch 2

10.15am Round 1                   Ballycastle Gaels v Kanturk        St. Kevins v. St. Colmcilles                                                           Whitechurch (Bye)

11am Round 2                       Ballycastle Gaels v St. Kevins      St. Colmcilles  v Whitechurch

Kanturk (bye)

11.45am Round 3                   Ballycastle Gaels vSt. Colmcilles     Kanturk v Whitechurch

St. Kevins  (Bye)

12.45pm  Round 4                  Kanturk v St. Colmcilles         Whitechurch v St. Kevins

Ballycastle Gaels (Bye)

1.30pm Round 5                    Ballycastle Gaels v Whitechurch  Kanturk v. St. Kevins

St. Colmcilles (bye)

All Group Games are 10 minutes aside with a 5 minute interval . The top two qualify from this venue for the Division semifinals.

Group 2 ( 15 minutes a half)  One pitch needed

VENUE:  St. Vincents          Co-Ordinator; Name + Tel

10.30am   St. Vincents v. Lee Gaels

11.30am   Lee Gaels v. Laochra Óg

12.30pm St. Vincents v. Laochra Óg

Group 3 ( 15 minutes a half)  One pitch needed

VENUE:  Ballygarvan          Co-Ordinator; Name + Tel

10.30am  Ballygarvan v. Nemo Rangers

11.30am  Nemo Rangers v. Brian Dillons

12.30pm  Ballygarvan v. Brian Dillons

Semi Finals Monday 18th April  at  5.30 pm @ St. Vincents

Pitch 1

Winners Group 1 v. Winners Group 3

Pitch 2

Winners Group 2 v Runners up Group 1

Final 6.30 pm @ St. Vincents

All semifinals and final games are 15 minutes aside with 5 minutes interval.

All teams qualifying for the semi-finals and final are requested to give  2 lists of  their panels (numbered accordingly) to the Coiste na nÓg official in charge at the venue  prior to these games

Second Teams Competition

13 a side, all games 12 minutes a half,

Venue: Ballincollig

                                               

10.30 am         Sarsfields v. Ballincollig               Bishopstown v. Valley Rovers

 

11.15 am         Ballincollig v Valley Rovers              Sarsfields v. Bishopstown

 

12.00 pm          Ballincollig v. Bishopstown            Sarsfields v. Valley Rovers

 

Final  at 1pm  on Saturday 16th between the top two teams (15 minutes a side)

 

 

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New vetting system via Foireann

Dear Children’s Officers and Secretaires,

I wish to inform you that our new vetting system has gone live this morning Monday 4th of April. The
system is now part of Foireann and it is through this system that an individual will now apply to be
vetted.
The Vetting process is still broken down into three steps. Which are outlined in further detail below.
A webinar on the new vetting system will take place on Tuesday 12th of April at 7pm. The webinar is
open to all to attend to be brought through the new system and will be recorded and available after.
Further details on how to register and submit any questions for the webinar will follow later this
week.
Please note that you will now be required to update your Vetting section on your Club and County
websites. When doing so please place a link to our website as this is where the most up-to-date
information will be. Our website will be updated over the next few weeks with videos on the process
and the webinar.
https://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/child-safeguarding-and-protection/vetting
How to apply for Vetting in the Gaelic Games Association
Step 1 Logging into Foireann
Log into your account on Foireann or create an account on Foireann www.foireann.ie
Please click on hyperlink for step-by-step guidance on how to apply for vetting on Foireann.

Step 2 Gaelic Games Vetting Invitation Form
Once logged into your account on Foireann please click on the Qualifications and Vetting tab and
then click Apply to be Vetted. Please ensure your current details on your profile are correct. Please
then select your Club and or Association you wish to be vetted for and the role you are applying for
vetting.
It is now a requirement to upload a copy or screenshot of your Photo ID (passport or drivers’ licence)
and proof of your current address in the form of a Utility Bill (no more than 6 months old). You are
also required to print and sign the Gaelic Game Vetting ID Validation Form and upload this as part of
your vetting application. The full list of documents that are accepted for verification can be found
here
Your Club Children’s Officer will then check your ID Documentation and your signed Gaelic Games
Vetting ID Validation Form. If the documents are correct your application will be validated by your
Club Children’s Officer and submitted to the GAA. If the documents are not correct your Club
Children’s Officer will reject your application and you will be required to upload the correct
documentation.

Step 3 Completing the National Vetting Bureau EVetting Application form
Once you complete the Gaelic Games Invitation Form the information provided is forwarded to the
NVB by the GAA and you will receive an online NVB Vetting Form to complete.

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Rebel Óg Secretary Information Evening

A secretary Information/training evening will be held in Pairc Ui Chaoimh in the Muskery suite on Wednesday next, March 30, at 7.30pm.
All club secretaries are invited to attend this event. Some of the topics to be discussed on the night
  • Using the Secretary Portal
  • Office 365
  • Transfers
  • Challange games
  • Fixtures
  • General duties of the club secretary
Please fill in the form on the link below to book a place on the evening
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Changes to garda vetting system

Cork County Board children’s officer Eoghan O’Connor wishes to inform clubs about a change to the garda vetting system.

In an email sent to all clubs he said: “I am writing to inform you that GAA garda vetting will be moving to a new vetting system on March 31. The new system has been built into Foireann.

“The current system has closed. This is to allow each county process the current applications on their site. The garda vetting system will then be part of Foireann and it is through this system that a coach/mentor will in the future apply to be vetted.

“The new system will permit the Children’s Officer access to confirm when a person is vetted.

“The CO will also play a key role by validating the ID documentation of each club application before it will be processed. The closure of the site is not to create any alarm amongst our members but to allow all applications currently on the system to be processed along with the current applications being processed by the National Vetting Bureau.

“I thank you for your ongoing work in all matters regarding child welfare in your clubs and I regret any inconvenience this may cause in your club.”

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Rebel Óg coaching partners with ‘Play Us GAA’ system

THIS year, Rebel Óg coaching are partnering with ‘Play Us GAA’ in the promotion of their Go Games Program.

Colm Crowley, GDA, said: “Over the years, whilst planning Go Games, we have dealt with common queries from mentors who have had opposition withdraw at short notice.<“Mark, the founder of the Play Us GAA app noticed that his app could be useful for clubs who are left high and dry at short notice.

“We ask that all mentors complete the enquiry form here which will allow them to use the app for free https://www.playusgaa.com/

“They will then receive one years free membership to the app for their team.”

How it works?

The PlayUs GAA is a system that has been designed to facilitate all GAA, LGFA and camogie teams to search for and arrange challenge games, tournaments and blitzes.

Coaches seeking to organise games can simply use our app to enter the proposed game details, our app then sends out invites to appropriate teams within a designated distance.

PlayUs can be a very useful tool for coaches and will provide more games for club players.

How the app works:

Choose challenge, blitz or tournament.

Select home or away.

Next choose your date and time.

Confirm your location.

Next set the range you wish your game invite to cover.

Then simply select the team/s that you want to play from your invite responses.

It is as simple as that. It will be extremely useful for all coaches in the club but in particular Go Games Level coaches who are let down at short notice.

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Sad passing of Donal O’Leary

 

The officers and all involved with Rebel Óg would like to offer their condolences to the family and friends of Dónal O’Leary who has passed away. Dónal, a member of Nemo Rangers GAA Club, has been involved with the GAA for many years and served as an officer of the old City Division Bord na nÓg.

When Rebel Óg was formed he became Runaí of the Central Region and in the last two years was Assistant Runaí of Coiste na nÓg. He also served as an underage officer with his club.

His contribution to the betterment of underage structures and games in Cork was immense and all are saddened to hear of his untimely passing.

The officers, on behalf of all in Rebel Óg, would like to offer their sincere condolences to his wife, Eileen, his children, extended family, and wide circle of friends.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis

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Rebel Óg coaching workshop this Saturday

Rebel Óg Coaching hosts a coaching workshop on Saturday next, February 26, at Páirc Uí Chaoimh from 10am to 1pm. With a line up of 3 top presenters (Kevin Walsh, Galway, Brendan Bugler, Clare and Conor Quinlan, Cork) and a mix of practical and theory, coaches who attend are sure to get a huge amount of tips on coaching best practice that they can take back to their club players.

Time Table

10am Opening Address

10.05am Brendan Bugler “Team Structure – Hurling”
11am Conor Quinlan “Shaping the Training Environment”
12pm Kevin Walsh “Team Structure – Football”
1pm Closing Address

Cost is €20 and registration is on the above link.

More details can be found here :
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Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp Applications 2022

This is a call to clubs that may be considering hosting a Kellogg’s Cúl Camp for 2022. Rebel Óg Coaching is seeking expressions of interest from clubs for summer 2022.

This form must be completed by Friday, February 25, via the link below.

 On the form below you are asked to pick two options there are no guarantees of your club receiving these dates. It will be done on a first come first served basis with a capacity of 15 camps per week.

Some background information to help inform your decision is as follows:

  • Camps to run over five days with no exceptions for the week of August 1.
  • All coaches must be 18+, garda vetted, and have a safeguarding course & foundation coaching course completed in advance of the camp.
  • Clubs will need to submit a planning document in advance of the camp start date
  • Camp fee is to be confirmed at national level but is expected to be similar to last year
  • There is a new kit designed and this will be launched shortly

 If your club has no coordinator at present, we recommend that you put in your underage secretary’s name to avoid disappointment with your dates.

This can be changed at a later date.

Paudie O Brien

Kellogg’s Cúl Camp coordinator Cork

086 7725411

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Football kick-out workshop

The Cork GAA Football Goalkeepers Work group is hosting a workshop on kick-outs at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday,  February 19, from 9 to 11am.

The workshop is open to all club coaches and will cover: 

  • Team-based approach to kick out strategies & tactics​

  • How do you win your own kick out?​

  • How do you attack the opposition kick out?​

  • What percentage of kick-outs does your team need to win games?

  • Practical, on-field demonstrations​

This two-hour workshop will include a discussion on these aspects of the game followed by some coaching examples of how to prepare your team to win the kick-out battle in matches. ​

​Experienced coaches and players leading the workshop including Ian Maguire, Graham Canty, Mark Collins & Alan Quirke. Please register for the event at the following link.

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KICK-OUT COACHING WORKSHOP PUC (4)
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Covid-19 update as water breaks are gone with immediate effect

A Chara,

Following the recent relaxation of Covid restrictions, we ask you to note the following in relation to our games in the coming months

Covid in the Community: While restrictions have been relaxed, it is important to note that Covid is still with us.

In that context, it remains the position that everyone involved in our Association at either a playing or administrative level, continue to follow Government advice in the relevant jurisdiction on containment of the virus.

At its most basic level, this means that players, coaches or administrators who are displaying any of the symptoms of Covid should not attend training, games or meetings.

Further advice is this context is available at https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/914a6-guidance-on-the-public-health-management-of-covid-19-cases-and-close-contacts/ for members in the 26 Counties and at https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/covid-19-coronavirus/covid-19-information-public for those in the North.

Provision of Contact Tracing information (26 Counties): If an individual/team member(s) become infected with SARS-CoV-2 or is a close contact of a detected case, the Government’s Contact Management Programme (CMP) is responsible for contact tracing and, if indicated, for arranging testing for close contacts.

In order to undertake this mandatory medical function, it is essential that the CMP have direct access to the relevant individual through provision of their contact information (i.e. mobile phone number).

The provision of other contact details such as for a team doctor is not acceptable in this context.

Water breaks Counties and Clubs should note that the provision for Water Breaks in our games is now removed from our Match Regulations with immediate effect.

The following provisions in this context now apply:

Maoir Uisce – Two Maoir Uisce who must be over 18 years of age, are permitted per team; they may not enter the field of play. Each must wear an official bib (Football: Purple or Green | Hurling: Brown or Lilac) and will be situated as per the “Pitch Layout” in our Match Regulations, and at least two metres from the sideline.

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Official team personnel (Selectors/Coaches), substitutes, injured players or members of the extended panel may not act as Maoir Uisce.

In the event that any official team personnel, injured player(s) or a member of the extended panel act as a Maoir Uisce, any breach of rule, shall be considered as a Misconduct at Games by Team Officials infraction.

Maoir Uisce are not permitted to have/use Communications devices i.e. walkie talkies.

In Hurling the Maoir Uisce will also act as Hurley Carriers & may enter the field of play with a replacement hurley when necessary.

This will also mean that the number of people allowed access to the controlled zone for games in our Match Regulations will increase by 2 (i.e. from 40 to 42) to accommodate this change.

In this context, Counties and clubs should a note the provisions on unauthorised entry to the field of play as outlined in Rule 1.4 of the Rules of Control

1.4 ENTRY TO FIELD OF PLAY/INCURSIONS

A Team Official shall not enter the field of play.

Exception: The Referee may give his permission to a Team Medical Officer or one authorised official to enter the Field of Play to examine an injured player.

Penalties on the day for the above infraction:

(i) Caution offender by showing him a Yellow Card;

(ii) Order offender from the Pitch Enclosure for a second Infraction by showing him a second Yellow Card followed by a Red Card. The offender is debarred from the Pitch Enclosure for the remainder of the Game, including any Extra-Time, when played, and he may not be replaced.

Fixed penalty on a second repeat infraction (i.e. a third ordering off): One match suspension in the same Code and at the same Level, applicable to the next game in the competition in which the third ordering of occurred, even if that game occurs in the following year’s competition.

Finally, we wish to take this opportunity to thank all of those involved in the Association for their patience and co-operation with the various restrictions imposed over the course of the last two years.

While the pandemic may not be over, there are certainly very positive signs for better days ahead and our activities, for the moment at least, will be returning to something resembling normality. In the interim, we again urge you to continue to follow Government advice and in particular, the provisions outlined North and South for those who are positive, are symptomatic or who are considered to be close contacts of a positive case.

Is muide le meas,

Labhrás Mac Carthaigh agus Tomás Ó Riain

 

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