Tuesday, 21st Dec 2021
Latest Sport Ireland Guidance Document
Latest GAA Handball Guidance Document
Dear GAA Handball Stakeholder,
A number of new public health measures were announced on December 17 effective today December 20 2021 through January 30th 2022.
In relation to organised sporting events the following additional restrictions now apply. See attached documents above for full guidance.
Indoor Sport (only applicable to 26 Counties)
- Indoor sporting events will not take place after 8pm. For events happening earlier in the day, attendance should be limited to 50% of venue capacity or 1,000 attendees, whichever is the lower.
- The 8pm time restriction does not apply to indoor sports training. This training can continue in line with previous guidance and with protective measures in place ( i.e. use of pods where applicable, cleaning/hygiene, ventilation, mask use etc.).
Outdoor Sport
- Attendance at outdoor sporting events are limited to 50% of venue capacity or 5,000 attendees, whichever is the lower.
- The 8pm time restriction does not apply to outdoor sporting events or outdoor training.