The Gaelic Games Associations’ Steering Group on Integration (SGI) will deliver a landmark research study to gauge the opinions of members to assist in developing the pathway to integration which they hope to establish by February 2024.
The SGI research study, led by Mary McAleese, will gather the views of Camogie Association, LGFA and GAA members aged over 18 and has the potential to be one of the largest of its kind ever to be carried out in Irish sport.
Among other questions, the study seeks to establish:
• what benefits do members feel will arise out of this project from an organisational point of view and an individual and personal perspective?
• what challenges or issues are members concerned about?
• what priorities should be the focus after integration?
SGI Chair Mary McAleese said: “This is a momentous and historic time for all involved, and one that we have all been working on for some time. As part of this process, we are seeking the views of all adult members on this initiative, both in Ireland and abroad. This will help us understand what is important to our members.
“The SGI are conducting this research as part of the journey to One Association for all Gaelic Games. This information will guide us to an ambitious new future model for the development of the female codes, and it is very important that the membership has its say as part of the consultative process.”
The SGI has commissioned an independent market research agency, Behaviour and Attitudes, and all information will be aggregated by B&A, and no responses will be directly attributed to any one individual, guaranteeing absolute confidentiality.
The survey will be circulated from next week and will be accessible through Foireann. Members should check their email to know when the invite to participate through Foireann arrives. Members of all three organisations will be kept informed of progress.
