Child Protection and Welfare

Simonstown GFC Children’s Officers Team

The Club Children’s Officers shall assist in promoting a child and youth centred ethos in the Club. The Club Children’s Officers are the link between the children/young people and the adults within the club.
The key role of the Club Children’s Officers is to ensure the implementation and promotion of the relevant Code of Behaviour (Underage), coaches Garda Vetting and Safeguarding training so as to ensure that young people can participate, enjoy and benefit from our Gaelic Games in safe and enjoyable surroundings.

Children’s Officer (Boys Juvenile) – Neil McGuinness 
Phone 087-7616312
Email: childrensofficer.simonstown.meath@gaa.ie

Children’s Officer (Girls Juvenile) – Helena Chambers
Phone 086-3211715

Designated Liaison Officer

All GAA clubs must have a Designated Person who shall be responsible at an initial stage for dealing with any concerns relating to the possible abuse of children as reported or made known to them.
Club Designated Liaison Officer – Mel O’Rourke
Phone: 087-2555547