For the second time in a row, the GAA presidential race will be contested by three candidates. Improvement requires a better balance between volume and recovery, stronger alignment with schools and third-level calendars, and greater protection for player welfare at club level. It has also brought a much-enhanced focus on and interest in club games among all GAA followers. JM: A national Club Support Unit bringing the resources of Croke Park to the doorsteps of our 1,600 clubs is both achievable and significant. Protecting the amateur status of our games will be done by implementing collective measures to address the threats to amateur status at inter-county and club level.

Source: Irish Examiner February 07, 2026 13:15 UTC