Protests against Allianz link expected at league games this weekend

Allianz on Thursday announced the launch of the 2026 Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues, marking the start of a new season and their 34th year as title sponsor of the inter-county competition.  Pictured at the launch are Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns and Geoff Sparling, Chief Customer Officer at Allianz plc, with Eoghan Frayne of Meath, left, and Aidan Corry of Laois. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

The GAA is bracing itself for a number of protests against its continuing relationship with Allianz across this opening weekend of the National Leagues.

“Drop Allianz” gatherings have been organised either before or during Saturday’s games in Newry and Omagh as well as in Enniskillen and Toome on Sunday.