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GAA club denies mother's claims that children are banned from participating

Summary

In a High Court hearing on 9 February 2023, a Dublin GAA club, Fingallians, denied a mother's claim that her four children were banned from club activities. The mother, Sinead O'Farrell, had sued club officials, including the chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, juvenile chairperson, children's officer and disciplinary chairperson, seeking an injunction to remove the alleged ban. Barrister Micheál Ó Scanaill SC, representing the club, told Justice Brian O'Moore that there was no evidence the children were banned and that the dispute should be resolved through the GAA's Disputes Resolution Authority rather than the High Court. O'Farrell's counsel argued the children were entitled to participate fully and that the injunction should be heard promptly. Justice O'Moore set the hearing for 17 February, noting the case was unusual and that the injunction application should be considered as soon as possible. The court also heard that the children are paid‑up members and participate in football and hurling.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: GAA club denies mother's claims that children are banned from participating. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• Friday, February 17th Hearing Or Sentence
• 2023-02-09 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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