CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN
06 May 2026
The GAA, its clubs and counties provide great support during and after all manner of incidents that
may have traumatic or tragic consequences for members and their communities. This natural
response by clubs usually requires no external expertise or input. Nonetheless, Critical Incident
Response Planning has been identified as an invaluable support to those involved when
encountering situations which have the potential to overwhelm even the most experienced and
well-prepared GAA officers and units.
This Critical Incident Response Plan, (CIRP), is designed to offer
some assurance about what steps to take in such situations, while also highlighting that other
support services – both within the GAA and external to it – are available should they be needed.
This reassurance can be invaluable in times of crisis and stress.
Aghaderg GAC & Ballyvarley HC have implemented the recommended ‘Five Step Plan’ and
developed key roles and duties for identified individuals.
The full Critical Incident Response Plan can be downloaded from our 'Downloads' section.