The GAA landscape in Ulster won’t change as a result of Brexit.

In an interview with The Irish News, Head of Communications Alan Milton says the Association will adapt to the challenges that Brexit will bring, including the possible return of a hard border between the north and south of the island.

“The GAA is a 32-county body and it always has been,” he remarked.

“Whatever happens with Brexit is largely outside of our control but it won’t impact on how we organise our games on a 32-county basis. That won’t change.

“We don’t know what’s coming down the tracks – nobody does – but we’ll be monitoring the situation very, very carefully.”

Milton added: “The GAA isn’t active in the political space for obvious reasons.

“It’s not part of our remit but, like everybody else on the island, we’re watching it closely and we will gear up for whatever challenge comes our way.

“But it won’t impact on how we go about organising and promoting our games. We’ve had a hard border before. It’s far better and far easier for everybody that there is no hard border now but the GAA won’t be found wanting if it has to organise its games in new and changed circumstances.”

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