Dublin urged to embrace ‘new Irish’ to achieve success

THE GAA in Dublin must encourage the participation of non-nationals if it is to realise its potential, warns County Secretary John Costello in his annual report.

While there has been a significant — and welcome — broadening of cultural diversity in the country in recent years, he highlights the need for this to be embraced.

“This is something we (must) do — not just talk about, said Costello. “For the GAA to grow — and to ensure it maintains its pre-eminent position in Irish society — it must nurture and embrace this diversity and encourage the “new Irish” to actively get involved in our games. This can only be to everyone’s benefit in the longer-term.”