The integration of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association has been hailed as “very positive for Irish sport,” by a former player.
The integration of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association has been hailed as “very positive for Irish sport,” by a former All-Ireland winning player.A steering group led by Mary McAleese had made the recommendation after a consultation process spanning 18 months, involving 30,000 respondents.today, ex-Mayo footballer Cora Staunton said plans had long been in the works.
“I remember going back 15 to 20 years ago talking about this and finally having a date now when it’s going to happen is very positive.Cora Staunton playing in Croke Park, 2018. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile “I think it’s been well documented over that female players have had problems around fixtures, especially dual players.
“We couldn’t get proper pitches to train on, we were training on rugby and football pitches with no headlights and stuff like that.”Equality manager with the Gaelic Players Association, Gemma Begley, said the integration announcement was “very positive,” but scant on details.
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