Former president Mary McAleese has agreed to chair the integration process currently under way between the GAA and the Gaelic games organisations for camogie and women’s football.
A joint press release on Saturday announcing the appointment said that a timeline for discussions would be announced in the coming weeks.
“Over the course of this year, all three Gaelic games associations separately discussed integration towards a ‘One Association’ model.
“Mark Dorman has been confirmed as Project Manager for the integration process. A timeline on discussions between chairperson McAleese and the three associations will be agreed in the coming weeks to advance the project.”
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Dorman is the Croke Park Head of Stadium and former director of the GAA museum.
Discussions in the constituent organisations at their respective annual congresses produced a strong consensus in favour of pursuing an integrated organisation.