The GAA has released further guidelines to safeguard players and spectators alike while we returning to competition games . Its going to be very important to abide to the guidelines in order for everyone to enjoy and to participate while keeping our risks of potential cross contamination and further spread of the of COVID 19 under control.

We appreciate that there are a lot of guidelines and information is coming your way but its necessary that everyone understands their role and we advice to read the guidelines. The News items will have a summary of the guidelines and the website will have the full version of the guidelines for your review.

At the moment Co Clare is doing very well in keeping the numbers down but everyone needs to play their part on and off the pitch to keep it that way , the following recommendations have been advised to the Club executive , the below focuses on the spectators.

- Spectators should be aware that all the risks posed from Covid-19 cannot be eliminated, including attending GAA games but that essential control measures have been put in place to reduce risks for members.

- Spectators must not attend games if they display any symptoms of Covid-19 and instead should phone their GP and follow public health advice

- Individuals that are considered high risk or are in close contact with others who are considered high risk should not attend games (click here)

- Individuals must be informed that much of the responsibility for managing Covid-19 risk remains with themselves particularly in relation to social distancing, wearing of face coverings and sanitation

- All spectators should be encouraged to bring their own hand sanitiser

- The use of face coverings is strongly advised for all patrons over the age of 13

- Spectators must not enter the field of play at any time including pre-match, at half-time and other intervals and after the final whistle or at end-of-match presentations

- Spectators should be advised to keep their own record of contacts at a match for potential tracing purposes

- All spectators should be encouraged to download the HSE tracing app (click here) !