GAA Youth Committee's report to GAA Congress 2026
GAA Youth Congress representative Amy Davis speaking during day two of the GAA Annual Congress at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.
On Day 2 of GAA Congress 2026, the GAA Youth Committee presented a report to delegates on the GAA Youth Forum held on November 1st 2025.
The GAA Youth Forum was attended by over 150 young people aged between 12 and 21 years of age. The attendees participated in a series of interactive workshops and discussions leading to a large amount of feedback and proposals.
These proposals were further debated, by all attendees, at the GAA Youth Congress which supported the development of the Youth Committee Report which was presented at GAA Congress 2026.
GAA Youth Committee members Tara O Mahony, (Éire Óg GAA Club, Cork), Yuming Lian (Na Gaeil Nua, Dublin) and Amy Davis (Donard/Glen, Wicklow) took to the Congress stage and provided delegates with an insightful and balanced report including a brief synopsis of workshops and the Youth Congress Proposals.
- That each club must nominate a Youth Representative to attend a County Forum - Agree 88%, Disagree 12%
- Each club should have a mentor programme to support youth members - Agree 50%, Disagree 50%
- Every Club should have a Youth Committee - Agree 72%, Disagree 28%
- Each Association must integrate equity, diversity and inclusion into all National Committees - Agree 88%, Disagree 12%
Yuming Lian, GAA Youth Committe, speaking at the GAA Youth Forum 2025 at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.
The youth of the Gaelic Games Associations care deeply about our games and our communities. They are not only asking to be heard, but they are also asking how they can help. They want to volunteer, to lead, and to give back.
The GAA Youth Committee are committed to bringing more young people together each year, creating opportunities for involvement, and ensuring that every young person feels valued and included. They Committee ask that all members work with them to support the youth of today so that together they can lead our organisation forward into another year of leadership, community spirit and shared purpose.
Moving forward, the committee are dedicated to continuing the hard work of ensuring that the youth voice is heard and included at every level. They also plan to research Youth Committees across the country, compile a report on their findings and create a guide to help clubs establish youth committees of their own. They call on all clubs to keep any eye out for this communication in the coming weeks!
To listen to the full presentation please click here - https://youtu.be/3I_EkNdqfIk