The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) has announced a significant breakthrough following productive discussions with the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) and Camogie Association. This development comes at an opportune time as the flagship camogie and ladies football championships approach their conclusion.
According to the GPA, both the LGFA and Camogie Association have agreed to seek funding from the GAA to support the implementation of a standardized player charter, with the support of independent parties. This move signifies a positive step forward in the campaign for equality by female footballers and camogie players in Ireland.
The GPA has hailed this breakthrough as a historic moment for the sport and women’s athletics in the country. The protest, which had caused discord in recent weeks, has now been suspended, much to the relief of the Camogie Association.
Hilda Breslin, President of the Camogie Association, expressed her satisfaction with the resolution, stating, “We welcome this breakthrough as it ensures the smooth progress of the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Championships. Our semi-final matches this weekend and the finals on August 6 will be the center of attention, and we anticipate a thrilling display of skill and competition.”
Breslin also conveyed the Camogie Association’s commitment to working collaboratively with players and other stakeholders in order to enhance and expand the existing player welfare system in a fair and evidence-based manner.
The full statement from the GPA emphasizes the fruitful outcome of the discussions and the agreement reached with both the LGFA and the Camogie Association regarding the implementation of a standardized player charter for 2024. In light of this progress, the players have decided to halt their protest actions ahead of the upcoming matches.
The commitments made by the National Governing Bodies (NGBs) include collaboration with the GPA in developing the Player Charter for 2024, an agreement to request funding support from the GAA for charter implementation, and a vow to jointly approach the government for funding, if necessary.
With this resolution in place, all protest actions on match days are immediately suspended. Players will also resume participating in media events organized by the Camogie Association and LGFA.
The GPA expresses gratitude towards the Camogie Association, LGFA, and GAA for their dedication to implementing a standardized player charter for 2024. This milestone achievement is a significant breakthrough for women’s sports in Ireland.
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