Fogarty Forum: Allianz decision won’t wash for many in GAA

The GAA may not be prepared to end their policies with Allianz but the sentiment is so strong among many of its members.

There was scant recognition of the nine counties who have passed motions opposing the GAA’s commercial partnership with Allianz in the association's statement regarding its relationship with the multinational company. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

In their right minds, nobody should have expected the GAA were going to part ways with Allianz.

This column in November highlighted just how difficult it was going to be but the indications had been there for months. GAA leaders were talking off the record about Allianz being too big to lose. They were also taking soundings from Government and the advice was not to cause themselves the hassle.