GAA Congress disrupted by anti-Allianz protest

The GAA’s annual congress at Croke Park was disrupted on Saturday by a protest calling for the association to cut ties with sponsor Allianz.

Proceedings were interrupted when several protesters made their way into a conference hall at the Gaelic Athletic Association’s Dublin headquarters and held a banner behind the top table.

Faced with the protest, GAA president Jarlath Burns adjourned the congress for lunch.

In December, the GAA opted to continue its deal with Allianz following a recommendation from its ethics and integrity commission, despite a petition signed by 800 current high-profile players calling for an end to the relationship.