Here at Munster GAA we are conscious of the time constraints on club secretaries. In particular when it comes to putting together an appeal. The following notes will guide club secretaries through the process by providing concise references to specific rules contained in the GAA’s Official Guide Parts 1 and 2 2026 and GAA Codes.

Appeals

Official Guide Part 1 2026
Rule 7.6
Pages 91-94

Communication and Time Limits

GAA Codes 5.3
Pages 13-15

Use of Irish in Official Documents/Correspondence

GAA Codes 5.2
Page 12

The Munster Hearings Committee Hear Appeals

Arising from Decisions of :-

  • A County Hearings Committee
  • A County Committee/CCC

for

  • Misapplication/Infringement of rules/bye laws
  • Infringement of Competition Regulations

Decision of Appeal

  • The Appeal Fails or
  • The Appeal is upheld leading to :-
    1. No further action
    2. Refer back for rehearing/reprocessing
    3. Hearings Committee substitutes its own penalty

Request for Appeal – MS Word Document

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