Event: 2005 Congress

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Noel Walsh: Farewell to a driver of change and fairness

N OEL WALSH loved his GAA history and talking about it, but at the same time he was very much of the present and always looking to the future.

Sat, 02 May, 2020

Sean Kelly: Rugby and soccer will return to Croke Park

Former GAA President Sean Kelly believes rugby and soccer internationals will return to Croke Park when the IRFU and FAI’s 10-year exclusive tie-in with the Aviva Stadium expires.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2015

Kelly reveals he manipulated seat plan to influence historic Croker vote

Former GAA president Seán Kelly has recalled how he rearranged seats at the 2005 Congress to ensure the vote to open Croke Park to international rugby and soccer had a greater chance of succeeding.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2014

Busy weekend in store for delegates

A QUICK glance at the agenda for the GAA’s annual congress, which opens in the Sliabh Donard Hotel in Newcastle, Co Down this evening, indicates that it’s going to be a very busy weekend for everyone in attendance.

Fri, 16 Apr, 2010

Brennan: Croker use to revert to Congress

THE GAA’S Central Council is unlikely to be called on again to make a policy decision on the use of Croke Park for rugby or soccer similar to weekend decision on a possible Heineken Cup semi-final involving Munster.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2009