GAA sets out vision of one body for all Gaelic games in new strategic plan

The GAA will produce a shared vision for one Gaelic Games association and design a roadmap to make it happen, according to its new strategic plan 2022-2026.

The report, 'Aontas 2026 - Towards one GAA for all' prioritises the exploration of viable integration structures to form one association to govern all Gaelic Games bodies.

The report states that this process will be undertaken in conjunction with the LGFA, Camogie, Handball, and Rounders Associations.

"The key initiative is to form one progressive and inclusive Association to govern all Gaelic games," says the report.

In terms of integration this policy target is much more specific and more clearly defined than the course of action outlined in the 2018 strategic report which simply proposed to ‘Integrate more closely across the GAA family.’

In the new report, launched today, however, the GAA’s stated aim is to definitively form one association and evolve governance structures at all levels to deliver administrative services to clubs and counties as efficiently as possible.

The top five priorities identified for action are maximum participation among players, coaches, referees and officers, the deliverance of a sustainable Association with thriving clubs at its core, the target of six codes and one Association, a connected and inclusive Association and finally, good governance.

"The GAA, Camogie Association and the LGFA aim to offer a safe, welcoming, sporting and cultural outlet to as many people as possible for the length of their lives," said president, Larry McCarthy.

"The title of this plan ‘Aontas 2026 – Towards One GAA for All’ underlines our intention as an organisation to come together with the members of the GAA family and align our activities.

"It is a signal of the