The Health Service Executive (HSE) is no longer a notice party.
- What does this application do
- How much does this application cost
- How to apply
- What supporting documents or "proofs" are required
What does this application do
A club certificate allows a GAA, sports or other type of club to operate on the basis of a club licence. This permits the club to sell alcohol to its members and their visitors.
To apply for a first time licence and register as a club you must apply to the Circuit Court. After this your club can apply to the annual licensing court in the District Court in September for a club renewal.
How much does this application cost
There is a fee of €655 per application.
How to apply
1. Complete your application
If you are a legal practitioner and have an account in CSOL, complete the application in CSOL. Alternatively, you can complete Form 83.1 manually.
2. Serve the notice parties
Notify or serve the relevant notice parties for the application. If the application is submitted in CSOL, the notice parties are automatically notified. Alternatively, you can serve the notice manually. Please see our serving and proof of service page for more information.
For this application, the notice parties are:
- An Garda Síochána must be notified at least twenty one days prior to the annual licensing court.
- The Fire Authority or Officer must be notified at least one month prior to the annual licensing court.
- Advertise in a daily newspaper at least twenty one days prior to the annual licensing court in order to notify the public.
3. Submit your application
Submit the application via CSOL or manually at the court office. The application must be lodged at least twenty one days prior to the annual licensing court.
4. Provide proofs to the court office
Provide the required supporting documentation or "proofs" to the court office. This must be done manually, there is currently no possibility to upload the proofs listed below via CSOL.
What proofs are required
- Original notice of application with relevant stamp duty.
- Statutory declaration of service (Not required where the application is served through CSOL).
- Copy of original newspaper with advertisement.
- Names and addresses of the officers of the club.
- List of the club members.
- Two copies of the rules of the club.
- Certificate signed by two Peace Commissioners. Where such premises are not owned by the club, such certificate shall, in addition, be signed by the owner of the premises or, where the owner is under any legal disability, by his/her legal representatives.
