GAA officials decline invite to Queen’s Croker visit

A NUMBER of GAA officials have declined an invitation to attend the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Croke Park tomorrow.

The Irish Examiner understands a prominent Leinster official is among a group of Association figures who have elected not to be at the event.

The GAA have attempted to keep a dignified silence on the trip. Last month, it was revealed GAA President Christy Cooney wrote to all county boards asking them to refrain from commenting on the visit to Headquarters, insisting he would be the only GAA spokesperson on it.