Rules & Discipline
The GAA's disciplinary process ensures fair play across all levels of the game. All players and officials are bound by the Official Guide and Code of Conduct.
Official Guides & Codes
The core GAA rulebooks and codes that govern the game
Official Guide Part 1
The official rulebook of the GAA covering all playing rules, governance, and organizational structure.
Official Guide Part 2
Continuation of the official GAA rulebook covering additional regulations and procedures.
Codes 2025
The complete GAA disciplinary codes and infractions for the current season.
Code of Conduct
Expected standards of behaviour for players, officials, mentors, and supporters.
Disciplinary Process
How misconduct at games is handled under GAA rules
Proposed Penalty
The Competitions Control Committee (CCC) reviews the referee's report and proposes a penalty. The player or team official may accept or reject the proposed penalty.
Hearing
If the proposed penalty is rejected, the matter proceeds to a hearing before the Hearings Committee.
Hearings Committee Decision
The Hearings Committee examines evidence and either imposes a penalty or exonerates the individual.
Appeal
If the penalty is rejected, the individual may appeal to the Appeals Committee.
Appeals Committee Decision
The Appeals Committee makes a final decision within the GAA. An appeal can only succeed where there has been a clear infringement of a rule or a compromise of fair hearing procedures.
Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA)
If the matter remains unresolved, it may be referred to the DRA — an external, independent body that provides a final resolution.
Central Disciplinary Committees
The bodies responsible for disciplinary matters at central level
An Larchoiste Eisteachta
The Central Hearings Committee
Adjudicates hearing requests for disciplinary matters involving rule enforcement from Central Council competitions, Provincial Inter-County Senior Championship misconduct, and match regulation breaches.
Exception: Objection/Counter-Objection hearings are handled by the Central Competitions Control Committee.
An Larchoiste Achomhairc
The Central Appeals Committee
Hears all central-level appeals and reviews suspension applications per Rule 7.12, making recommendations to Central Council.
Disciplinary Forms & Documents
Official forms and templates used in the disciplinary process
Notice of Disciplinary Action — On Foot of a Referee's Report
Notice of Disciplinary Action — Cases Not Arising from Referee's Report
D Notice of Disciplinary Action — Cases Where Hearing Not Available
A Disciplinary Report
E. Reply to Notification of Disciplinary Action
F Notification of Hearing Date
Notice of Decision on a Hearing
Notice of Decision on an Appeal
Notice of Decision on an Objection/Counter-Objection
Directive re. Alternative Penalty
Guidelines for Clarification of the Referee's Report
Rules Advisory Committee — Request for Advice Form
Official GAA Resources
For the most up-to-date rules, regulations, and disciplinary codes, visit the official GAA website.