Camogie Players Granted Kit Choice As Shorts Approved In Historic Vote

A landmark decision was made in Croke Park last night as the Camogie Association voted overwhelmingly in favour of choice, allowing shorts be a part of the sport’s official playing kit for the first time in their 121 year history. Of the 133 delegates in attendance, 98% voted in favour of the motion, meaning that, effective from this weekend, players …

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GPA Push For Player Choice In Camogie Amid Widespread Discomfort

A new paper developed by the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) is calling for urgent change in camogie attire regulations. The paper highlights significant discomfort among the inter-county camogie players regarding the mandatory wearing of skorts. It advocates for player choice between skorts and shorts, with player welfare at the centre of the conversation. The findings come after a survey of …

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GAA and GPA echo “deep concerns” of members in relation to war in Gaza and support calls for a ceasefire

In a statement today, the GAA and GPA echo “deep concerns” of members in relation to war in Gaza and support calls for a ceasefire in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. The joint statement released this morning around 11am reads as follows; “The GAA and the GPA share the deep concerns expressed by many of our members about the ongoing humanitarian crisis …

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Male And Female Intercounty GAA Players Granted Equal Pay For Commercial Sponsorships

In the latest of the Gaelic Players Association’s quest for gender equality the group have secured a partnership with two of Ireland’s major sport sponsorship agencies to ensure both male and female intercounty GAA players receive equal compensation for advertising work.

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Gaelic Players Association Formulate Gender Balanced Board Of Directors In Yet Another Step Towards Equality

The GPA’s announcement yesterday of gender balance amongst their administration committee is yet another strive towards parity in their umbrella organisation.

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