We will achieve it' - Gaelic games bodies affirm commitment to integration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The leadership of Gaelic games organizations reiterated their commitment to integration during a Joint-Oireachtas committee session on October 7, 2026. GAA president Jarlath Burns emphasized that despite Dr. Mary McAleese's recent departure as chairperson of the steering group, progress towards merging the GAA, Camogie Association, and Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) continues. He declared their determination to make the integration happen, stating it would provide benefits to all members. GAA director general Tom Ryan noted that while full integration could take several years, a clearer timeline should emerge at next year's GAA Congress. A successor to McAleese is expected to be announced soon.
- •GAA leadership committed to integration after Dr. McAleese's resignation.
- •Integration aims to merge GAA, Camogie Association, and LGFA.
- •GAA president states McAleese's work remains vital to integration progress.
- •Director general suggests full integration may take several years.
- •A successor to McAleese is anticipated to be named shortly.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — 'We will achieve it' - Gaelic games bodies vow to complete integration
"The leadership of Gaelic games bodies have insisted they remain committed to achieving integration and revealed they are close to announcing Dr Mary McAleese's successor as steering group chairperson.
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