Mary McAleese steps down as chairwoman of Gaelic games integration committee as cost concerns bring process to halt

BreakingMary McAleese steps down as chairwoman of Gaelic games integration committee as cost concerns bring process to halt

Amalgamation of GAA, Camogie Association and LGFA in limbo with identity of future ISG chair unclear

Mary McAleese has stepped down from her role as Steering Committee chairwoman on the integration process involving the Camogie Association, the GAA and LGFA  © Sam Barnes/SportsfileColm KeysSenior GAA Correspondent8 Sep 2026 5:20 PM

Former president of Ireland Dr Mary McAleese has stepped down as the chairwoman of the Gaelic Games Integration Steering Group (ISG), throwing the future of the merger between the three bodies into significant doubt.