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Why GAA Clubs Need Licensed Content

Winning Content on Your TVs for your clubhouse community

You’ve got the screens set up—whether in the dining room, bar, lounge, lobby, changing room, or outside. With the MPLC Blanket Licence, you can legally show tens of thousands of movies and TV shows without risking copyright infringement. But what should you actually show? The right content can increase clubhouse members’ satisfaction.

  • Movie and TV content: In the common rooms, players and staff members can relax together on the couches and watch a movie, building team spirit and boosting wellbeing. These shared moments, whether between training sessions or at lunch, help everyone connect and enjoy entertainment as a group.
  • Kid-friendly content: It’s well known that clubhouses often welcome children and very young players. With access to their favourite programmes, kids can be happily entertained while their parents are engaged elsewhere in the club. This not only makes visits more enjoyable for families but also encourages members to return more frequently, knowing their children are content and occupied.

Licensed Entertainment for Everyone

Content can boost member satisfaction and create a fun, inviting atmosphere. The MPLC Blanket Licence gives you access to a vast range of titles from major studios like Disney, Warner Bros., and Paramount, ensuring there’s something for every occasion. If you don’t have a licence yet, reach out at 065 6820368 or contact cadams@mplc.com (Chris Adams, Senior Licensing Representative) and see how simple and affordable it is to provide your members with quality entertainment.

Why Atmosphere Matters

Players often see the clubhouse as a home away from home—a place to relax after hard work on the field. TV shows and movies help create this atmosphere, encouraging team spirit and providing shared entertainment. Whether in the communal dining room, changing room, or lobby, audiovisual content can amuse and inform. That’s why member engagement strategies almost always include licensed content.

Legal Risks of Unlicensed Content

What you may not know is that even with a cable subscription or streaming service, a licence is always required to show copyrighted content publicly. Most service agreements do not grant public performance rights and may specify private viewing only. Showing content without the proper licence can expose your club to copyright infringement risks and legal fees (Copyright and Related Rights Act, 2000).

The MPLC Blanket Licence

The MPLC Blanket Licence offers affordable access to tens of thousands of titles from producers and studios worldwide, with no need to report what you’re watching.

It’s never been easier or cheaper to keep your clubhouse community happy and protect your club from legal risks. If you’re ready to enhance overall community satisfaction and consequently wish to increase attendance and enrolment, click below or call 065 6820368 to get started.