Higher Education Administration

Club Registrations

Please note the following key dates in relation to registrations:

• Any players intending to play in a HE league match must be correctly registered, no later than three days prior to their first match.
• 30th November - All players intending to play shall be registered by this date. Spot checks will be carried out based on the information supplied by clubs by this date. If club registrations are not satisfactory, possible sanctions including forfeiture of fixtures played and fines imposed.
• 31st January - Deadline for players who commence courses after 30th November.

The link to access the online registration is https://www.foireann.ie/

Permission to Play

Please note the following in relation to Permission to Play Applications:

• Deadline for submission is midnight on October 31st
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is fully complete with all relevant documentation provided. Incomplete applications or information provided after the deadline will not be considered.
• An applicant shall not play in the relevant CA competition(s) or for the relevant college team(s) without receiving permission from An Coiste Feidhmiúcháin.

The link to access the online Permission to Play application form is

Comhairle Ardoideachais Permission to Play Form 2026/27 – Fill in form

Affiliations

All clubs (Hurling & Football) are required to pay the CA affiliation fee of €150 per code. Colleges will be invoiced directly once the League competitions have commenced.

Please note it must be completed for each code.

GAA Injury Benefit Fund

Comhairle Ardoideachais recommends clubs register for the GAA Injury Benefit Fund. Further information is available here.

Deviations From Rule

Comhairle Ardoideachais have been granted a number of Deviations from Rule. Please see the document listing the deviations granted and what it means for the CA Club in the download section below.