Created By:
Executive Committee

Date:
January 2026

This guideline sets out best practice for the smooth running of O’Dwyers GAA Club facilities, ensuring strong principles of juvenile safeguarding compliance and the enjoyment of our club facilities by all members.

Club opening hours are aligned with facility activities and may be subject to seasonal adjustment.

O’Dwyers GAA Club, as a Healthy Club, operates a strict No Smoking policy. This applies to all clubhouse facilities and pitches.

Visitors are encouraged to use the designated smoking facilities located at the main entrance.

Status: Agreed
Effective Date: January 2026

O’Dwyers GAA Club operates a strict No Dogs policy to ensure the enjoyment of our facilities for juvenile members and to protect members with allergies.

Only working or guide dogs are permitted in any part of O’Dwyers Bremore Park.

Status: Agreed
Effective Date: January 2026

Use of the training room is restricted to:

Status: Agreed
Effective Date: January 2026

Use of the Main Pitch (Pitch 2) is strictly limited to scheduled matches or training sessions.
Individual training sessions are not permitted, nor is access through the pitch to the ball wall.

Members may use Pitch 1 or Pitch 3, subject to availability.

Clarification (16/01/2026):
Members are permitted to use the ball wall; however, access must be via designated footpaths only. Traversing the main pitch to access the ball wall is not permitted.

Status: Agreed
Effective Date: January 2026

Access outside published club opening hours is not permitted.
Any breaches will be addressed through the club disciplinary process.

Status: Agreed (Subject to seasonality)
Effective Date: January 2026

Members using any club facility are expected to return it in the same condition as received, including:

Status: Agreed
Effective Date: January 2026

The following areas are restricted and accessible only to approved staff:

Tea and coffee facilities for meetings must be requested at the time of booking. A charging model will apply for tea and coffee via the bar.
Coach meetings will continue to receive tea and coffee free of charge, when requested.

This policy also aligns with HSE requirements for the future operation of the bar.

Status: Agreed
Effective Date: January 2026

Any modification or tampering with club televisions is not permitted.
Requests for changes must be directed to bar staff or the Club Facilities Committee.

Status: Agreed
Effective Date: January 2026

Indoor hurling is permitted only in the sports hall and only with rubber hurls or approved modified hurls to prevent damage to flooring.

Footwear: Runners only

Status: Agreed
Effective Date: January 2026

Protective floor covering is required for:

Status: Agreed
Effective Date: January 2026

Non-adherence or repeated breaches of these guidelines may result in club disciplinary action and/or restricted access to club facilities.