Ireland Lights Up!! 2021 - Get Involved..
Ireland Lights Up!! 2021 - Get Involved..
January 06, 2021
Ireland Lights Up
In support of the Irish government’s current ‘Keep Well’ campaign, Ireland Lights Up 2021 will proceed within the current Covid-19 restrictions but with the delayed start date of Wednesday, January 13th.
The ‘Keep Well’ campaign aims to support communities and individuals to mind their mental and physical health over the coming months. Healthy Ireland and Sport Ireland have made available a grant scheme to support clubs’ costs in delivering Ireland Lights Up 2021. This year, other sporting codes are also participating in the initiative to maximise its positive impact on local communities.
Almost 350 Gaelic Games clubs have registered to date to participate. It is vital that clubs abide by public health guidelines and take every due diligence to ensure those who want to enjoy a walk at their local GAA grounds can do so safely. Walkers also have a responsibility to adhere to the latest public health guidelines (including travel restrictions, set at 5km from one’s home at time of issue).
Required steps:
All participating clubs must register on Get Ireland Walking website (https://getirelandwalking.ie/irelandlightsup/
o A risk assessment must be completed (templates provided on registration website)
o Clubs should register on Get Ireland Walking App which allows for walkers to book individual/household walking timeslots (link available on registration page – will be active from January 7th)
o Get Ireland Walking has recommended a maximum of 50 people per hour be permitted on a standard walking track surrounding a pitch (this limit is automatically set on the above App)
o All walkers must adhere to public health Covid-19 guidelines, including travel restrictions (currently set at a 5km radius from one’s home)
o Participants must walk as individuals or within their household pods
o Children must always remain with parents/guardians
o A one-way system must be in place on the track for walkers
o Hand sanitisation station(s) should be placed at the entrance of the track
o The carpark and walking track should be the only elements of the club facilities open to members/the public
o Covid 19 signage to be in place at the club property and on walkway
Ireland Lights Up is delivered in partnership with Get Ireland Walking and RTE’s Operation Transformation and will be officially launch on the Wednesday, January 13th episode of the hit TV show.