So it s Congress weekend
It s that time of year again when GAA delegates meet to discuss and vote on proposed changes to the rule book. What makes Congress 2021 unique is that it will be the first time the meeting will be held virtually, given Covid-19 restrictions.
Remind me again, briefly preferably, what happened at last year’s Congress?
Given what transpired with Covid-19 and the change in championship structures, some of the motions passed never came to light, such as The Tailteann Cup, Dublin playing two matches outside of Croke Park if they reached the Super 8s and no relegation in the Leinster SHC round-robin.
OPINION
Dublin s advantages are a fact of life says Leinster GAA chief who insists the towel can t be thrown in
Leinster GAA Annual Convention address by Cathaoirleach Pat Teehan
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“For all of us, 2020 has been a landmark year for many of the wrong reasons. I have however always strongly believed in the old adage that every crisis is an opportunity.
While for so many the year has been a struggle, for some it has enabled them to reset and re-evaluate the important things in life.
In these times, yet again the members of our Association have come to the fore when needed most – in every parish, in every county. For this, I must complement each and every one of our GAA volunteers.
Westmeath playing prominent role in effort to tackle cynical play
Motion designed to eliminate Aggressive Disruptive Behaviour by players
10 February 2021
Matthew Cox of Rosemount holds onto possession despite this foul challenge from Adam Turley of Castledaly during last year’s SFC game in Westmeath. A change of rule regarding fouling and penalties is to be discussed at the forthcoming GAA Congress.
Westmeath GAA’s Central Council Delegate, Tom Hunt is part of a group leading a change to hurling and football rules in an effort to tackle cynical play.
Tom Hunt, John Gleeson (Tipperary) and Ned Quinn (Kilkenny) succeeded in getting the motion included on the clár for this year’s GAA Congress on 27 February just when it seemed it would be postponed for consideration at a later debate.