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Wicklow GAA is being heavily criticised for an ‘April Fools’ joke

Wicklow GAA is being heavily criticised for an ‘April Fools’ joke described as disrespectful ...

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09.00 2 Apr 2026


Wicklow GAA is being heavily criticised for an ‘April Fools’ joke


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09.00 2 Apr 2026


Wicklow GAA is being heavily criticised for an ‘April Fools’ joke described as disrespectful and mocking. A  post on the Wicklow GAA Facebook page announced the approval of a €160m redevelopment of Echelon Park in Aughrim, saying the ladies football and Camogie Association would be sharing the stadium as “equal partners”.  

Claire gets reaction to this with the Chair of Wicklow Camogie Leane Lifely and Social Democrats TD for Wicklow Jennifer Whitmore.


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