An Coiste Bainistíochta/Ard Chomhairle Bulletin
A general view of Croke Park. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Meetings of An Coiste Bainistíochta and Ard Chomhairle took place last night and today respectively and the following decisions were taken:
• The GAA’s Commemoration Policy was updated
• The following DRA panel members were ratified:
Legal Panel (Group 1)
o Hilary Delahunty, Solicitor
o Carl O'Mahony, Solicitor
o David Nohilly, solicitor
o Bairbre O'Neill S.C.
o Michael O'Sullivan B.L.
o June Stapleton Burke B.L.
o Frank Crean BL
o Pat Purcell B.L.
GAA Panel (Group 2)
o Joe Edwards, Antrim
o Shane Galligan, Cavan
• S. Ó Cuirc, L.MacUaid & S. Ó Fiannachta (CLG Mainstir na Corann) were reinstated with immediate effect
• To bring a motion to Congress in Feb 2025 for Option 1 football championship (for implementation for 2026 championship)
• Not to bring a Motion on a 3rd Tier at this time
• That pre-season competitions be suspended for one year – return to training date to be decided at the next meeting
• That CCCC will decide which of the Tailteann Cup or Hurling Quarter finals should be on a Sunday and Hurling league final (Saturday or Sunday at CCCCs discretion)
• That a motion to introduce Replays after Extra Time in Provincial finals be brought by AC to Congress 2025 and implemented once/if the new football championship structure is adopted.
• That a motion to introduce a Replay in the All-Ireland Senior Finals if they finish level be brought forward at Congress 2025
• Master Fixture calendar for 2025 was approved