Lack of recognition for Gaelic games in election manifestos 'worrying' for GAA

GAA games development chairman Micheál Martin watched the Premier Sports election debate on Monday night and felt there was a sense the GAA could be penalised for having its house in order. 

An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD and Ard Stiúrthóir of the GAA Tom Ryan, left, before the 2024 All-Ireland SFC final between Armagh and Galway. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

GAA games development chairman Micheál Martin has expressed alarm at a number of political parties’ plans to prioritise soccer ahead of other sports.

Ahead of Friday’s General Election, Martin has read the manifestos of The Labour Party, People Before Profit (PBP) and Fianna Fáil (FF) where they intend showing more favour to developing soccer.