GAA gumshields in Galway — mandatory mouthguards for Gaelic football

The rule

Mouthguards are mandatory in Gaelic football

The GAA made mouthguards compulsory at all levels and grades of Gaelic football for men since 2014, and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) made them mandatory in ladies' football since 2017. They are required in training and in matches, for every age grade.

Men's football

Mandatory at all levels and grades since 2014, under GAA playing rules — training and games alike.

Ladies' football

Mandatory across all grades since 2017 under LGFA rules. The same protection standard for every player.

Why custom

A guard only works when it's worn. Custom-fit comfort means players keep it in — where a loose boil-and-bite comes out.

Rules are set by the GAA and LGFA and can change. Always check your association's current regulations for your grade. We make no "official GAA" or guaranteed-protection claim.

Find your route

Two adult routes, one junior pathway

Adult player (18+)

Order your own custom GAA guard in your club colours, through the appropriate clinical or dentist-prescribed pathway where a scan or fitting is required. Your model is kept on file for quick reorders.

Start an adult enquiry

Club / team

Bring Setanta to your club for an order night — adult players scanned on-site, guards labelled by player in your colours. Player-pay or club invoice, better pricing the more players order together.

Plan a team order

Junior (under-18) mouthguards are supplied on a dentist-prescribed lab-fabrication basis only. A registered dentist must examine the player, take or approve the scan or impression, prescribe the appliance, and manage clinical fitting or adjustment. Éanna Callanan is a Registered Clinical Dental Technician, not a dentist. We do not offer a direct under-18 booking flow.

Make it your club's

Your colours. Your initials.

Guards can be made in your club's colour combinations, with player initials or names so nothing gets mixed up on order night or in the kit bag.

◆ Club colour combinations — single, split or layered
◆ Player initials or full name for easy identification
◆ Clear, navy, white and claret options
◆ Club crests only with the appropriate permission

We never reproduce a club crest or county mark without authorisation — we'll confirm what's allowed before fabrication.

GAA custom mouthguards in club colours with player initials on a dark slate surface

For clubs & teams

Kit out your squad for the season

One order night gets your adult players measured and a full set of labelled guards delivered in your colours. Start a club enquiry and we'll plan it around your training schedule.

Club / team enquiry Adult player enquiry