Apply for Access NI

As part of safeguarding, all our club volunteers are required to complete AccessNI background checks.

AccessNI Application Process for Donaghmore GAA Coaches

All volunteer coaches involved with youth teams in Donaghmore GAA are required to complete this AccessNI background check. This MUST be completed even if you have completed AccessNI in another setting or role related to another sporting organisation or your career. AccessNI must be renewed every 3 years. There are two parts for NI Access check.

Online application form
Identity document upload

Part 1: Complete Online Application Form

Complete this online form:

http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/apply-for-an-enhanced-check-through-a-registered-body

To complete: You’ll first need to register an online account with NI Direct, if you don’t already have one. You must also have with you:

Organisation PIN (THIS IS 540101 – Ulster GAA).
Your address(es) for the last five years.
Your National Insurance number.
Your driving licence and passport numbers (if you have these documents).

Choose “Apply online for an enhanced check through a registered body” and enter “St. Patrick’s GAC Donaghmore” as the Organisation reference. At the end of the application, you must note the 10-digit AccessNI case reference number. This number will also be emailed to you.

Part 2: Upload ID Documents to Foireann

The applicant must upload ID Documents to their Foireann account. click here for more info. Once you have your ID documents uploaded, please notify the Club Children’s Officer who will need to verify the ID documents. The Ulster GAA will then complete the processing of the application with Access NI.