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The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has partnered with Age Friendly Ireland in a bid to enhance stadium accessibility for older fans.
The collaboration will see the GAA invite a number of its county grounds to participate in an accessibility improvement programme. This will be focused on accessible parking, toilets, viewing areas, and improved mobility throughout venues including safe and easy access and exit.
“We know in the GAA that we are standing on the shoulders of those who came before us,” said GAA president, Jarlath Burns.
“We have so much to learn from our older generations, and they have so much to contribute to our great Association.
“I believe this partnership will support our counties in making our grounds more age-friendly and will shine a light on the incredible efforts our volunteers make to ensure we live up to our mission of ensuring as many people as possible participate in Gaelic games and culture, for as long as possible.”
GAA County Boards that participate in the scheme will receive an age friendly audit of their county grounds from Age Friendly Ireland.
They will also be supported in consulting with older people and people with disabilities to assess accessibility improvements that can be made.
“I am absolutely delighted with the deepening of this partnership between the GAA and the Age Friendly Ireland Shared Service, one that will enhance the fantastic work already done by both of these organisations to make the GAA network more accessible, inclusive and supportive for our aging population,” said Meath County Council chief executive Kieran Kehoe.
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