The GPA has called on delegates attending this weekend’s LGFA Congress in Belfast to support integration with the GAA.

After the GPA’s motion for integration and equality received overwhelming support at last weekend’s GAA Congress, the players’ body is now urging the LGFA to follow suit by endorsing a Galway motion to “unite with the GAA with the aim of becoming a partnership of equals”.

“We believe that passing the Galway motion would signify a firm commitment on behalf of the association to prioritise full integration,” a GPA statement read.

“Players further agreed that it would be an appropriate and positive response to the integration motion passed overwhelmingly at GAA Congress last weekend and would allow the LGFA to add to the momentum that is building in a meaningful way.

“All female captains last week penned a letter to their county boards and the leadership of LGFA and Camogie seeking confirmation that they would support the GAA in prioritising integration. Camogie management have subsequently outlined a motion on integration they will bring to their own Congress in April and the vote at LGFA Congress on Saturday will clarify the LGFA’s position.

“Players are also supportive of the LGFA CEO’s call for a 'proper, open-minded process…where matters relating to integration at all levels of the Associations would be debated and ironed out, prior to the formation of a new incorporated body'.

“The GPA believe, however, that such a process needs a commitment at LGFA Congress via the Galway motion, and a roadmap produced with the GAA and Camogie including timelines and key milestones, to achieve integration.”

 

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— GPA (@gaelicplayers) March 1, 2022

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