Motion to bring GAA in line with EU competition law to be voted on at Congress

The motion proposes to amend the rule which states playing gear shall be made by an Irish manufacturer to one which is officially licensed by the GAA. It is not expected the rule change will have much impact on current practices.

Late last year, the GAA sought initial expressions of interest from firms in becoming an official kit licensee. Pic: ©INPHO

A motion to bring the GAA into line with EU competition law will be voted on at Annual Congress in Donegal town on Saturday.

On the advice of the GAA’s commercial department, Central Council propose amending the rule that states playing gear shall be made by an Irish manufacturer to one that is officially licensed by the GAA.