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Is the GAA another victim of a Dublin-centric Ireland?

The President of the GAA has warned that we could start to lose communities if something is not d...

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13.34 5 Dec 2025


Is the GAA another victim of a Dublin-centric Ireland?


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13.34 5 Dec 2025


The President of the GAA has warned that we could start to lose communities if something is not done to stop people leaving rural communities.

As young people leave their towns for cities, falling numbers have placed their clubs at risk of extinction.

While in cities there are not enough clubs and facilities to cater for a burgeoning population…

So, is the GAA becoming another victim of Dublin-centric Ireland?

Joining Andrea to discuss this is President of the GAA, Jarlath Burns, Gareth Coil, Demographics Officer with Monaghan GAA, Conor O'Donoghue, National GAA Development CCC Chairperson & Meath GAA Football Development Committee Chairperson and more.


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