GAA still leads way but volunteerism crisis looms

Counties like Limerick and Kilkenny face the sizeable task of filling multiple officer positions later this year

VOLUNTEERISM: A 'Maor' shelters from the rain before the Waterford County Senior Hurling Championship Final match between Mount Sion and Ballygunner at Walsh Park in Waterford. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Former GAA president Nickey Brennan senses increasing regulation and changing lifestyles are turning off people from volunteering for officer positions in the organisation.

As counties like Limerick and his native Kilkenny face the sizeable task of filling multiple officer positions later this year, Brennan reckons a combination of factors such as the heightened demands placed on volunteers and members being time poorer are affecting the administration of clubs and counties.