Congress 2010 Overview

Congress 2010 came to a conclusion on Saturday evening after a successful weekend in Newcastle, County Down.

The main motions debated on Saturday included the historic decision to grant formal recognition on a permanent basis to the Gaelic Players’ Association (GPA).

Click here to see video reaction to the agreement from former Uachtarán Nickey Brennan and Dessie Farrell, the Chief Executive of the GPA. A video of the motion being debated on the floor can also be viewed here. 

Saturday also saw a motion proposing that Central Council would have the power to decide the use of Croke Park for other sports carried.

Click here to watch video footage of the motion being debated by delegates on the floor at the Slieve Donard Hotel.

Prior to lunch on the final day of Congress 2010, Uachtarán Chumann Lúthcleas Gael, Criostóir Ó Cuana, delivered his address, which can be viewed here. The full text of the speech can also be accessed here.

A motion proposing that all games at U12 level and younger be organised on the ‘Go Games’ model was given an overwhelming endorsement by delegates at Congress on Saturday morning.

The ‘Go Games’ model, which is part of the Respect Initiative launched by the GAA in February, sees teams organised on an 11-a-side basis and ensures that all participants get to play in the full game. A video package of the ‘Go Games’ debate can be seen here.

Meanwhile on Friday night, the GAA’s plans to eradicate pitch invasions were given a ringing endorsement.

For video highlights of Con Hogan’s presentation to delegates, click here.