With the summer holidays on the horizon for many travelling abroad, the GAA would like to remind those who have intentions to play abroad to arrange their own Travel Insurance.

All players seeking an Official GAA Sanction from Central Council to play in North America, New York or Canada for the summer must arrange travel insurance in Ireland before they commence their journeys. Like the vast majority of travel insurance policies, the option offered by the GAA can only be purchased by players before they leave Ireland. The GAA is willing to accept alternative insurance if it is appropriate; however, a sanction will not begranted for any player that is not covered to play overseas on a temporary basis.The cost of insurance will depend on the duration of a player’s stay in a particular country.

Travel insurance is not a private health insurance. It only covers players if there is a sudden and unexpected accident or if a player gets injured during his trip. Where medically necessary, players will be repatriated home for treatment. Players playing overseas are not covered under the GAA Injury Benefit Fund.