PSNI GAA
Seirbhís Póilíneachta Thuaisceart Éireann | ||
Founded: | 2002 | |
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County: | Antrim | |
Colours: | Red and green | |
Grounds: | Newforge Sports Complex, Newforge Lane, Belfast | |
Coordinates: | 54°33′28″N 5°56′35″W / 54.557698°N 5.943097°W | |
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Police Service of Northern Ireland GAA, also known as PSNI GAA, is a
History
Prior to 2001, the Gaelic Athletic Association had rule 21 in its statutes, stating that members of the British security services or police forces were not permitted to be members of the GAA.[4] This precluded police officers from the Royal Ulster Constabulary from being able to play Gaelic games. In 2001, the ban was lifted, despite five of the county boards of the six counties of Northern Ireland voting against lifting it; Down GAA voted in favour.[5][6] The Royal Ulster Constabulary reconstituted itself as the PSNI and in 2002, set up its own GAA team which they were able to do following the abolition of rule 21.[7]
On 30 October 2002, PSNI played their first
In 2007, the PSNI joined the Antrim Inter-Firms League despite warnings that PSNI players at other clubs wanted to remain discreet about their careers after playing for PSNI in challenge games.
References
- ^ "GAA helped from across the divide". The Irish Times. 14 November 2005. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
- ^ "PSNI cops flocking to join its new GAA club". The People. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
- ^ "Victims' Group hits out at the PSNI's GAA game". News Letter. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
- ^ Breheny, Martin (19 November 2001). "Rule 21 goes quietly into history books". Irish Independent. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
- ^ "Rule 21 is history". BBC Sport. 7 November 2001. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
- ISBN 1317678419.
- ^ "Changing face of PSNI and GAA relationship". BBC News. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
- ^ ISBN 1910820938.
- ^ "PSNI GAA team in first Gardai win". BBC News. 17 November 2006. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
- ^ "Police Service to make history". Hoganstand.com. 20 May 2007. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
- ^ "Derry PSNI officer 'proud to play GAA'". Derry Journal. 7 September 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
- ^ a b Poole, Amanda (26 November 2011). "PSNI and Garda in Croke Park clash". The Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 6 January 2017.