Congress halted after protesters enter Croke Park

February 28, 2026

Protesters confront GAA President Jarlath Burns during Annual Congress at Croke Park ©INPHO/Nick Elliott

The GAA's Annual Congress has been adjourned this afternoon after Anti-Allianz protesters made their way into Croke Park.

Several protesters made their way into the room hosting Congress on the fifth level of the Hogan Stand and moved towards the top table holding a banner behind officials, including GAA president Jarlath Burns, and shouting their message to drop sponsor Allianz over alleged business links to Israel.

More protesters chanting "Allianz amach" also entered into the main room and, after a few minutes of chanting, Mr Burns said on the microphone that the protesters "had made their point”. He then announced that Congress would be adjourned for lunch.

Delegates and protestors made their way out of the room, with 14 of the 25 scheduled motions having been addressed before the disruption.

More protesters in now. GAA President Jarlath Burns thanks them and asks them to leave. pic.twitter.com/vKYNll6XYf
— Andy Watters (@andyirishnews) February 28, 2026

Anti-Allianz protestors enter Croke Park #gaa pic.twitter.com/MQF8PWRXB7
— Jason Byrne (@moseyb86) February 28, 2026

Security not trying to remove protestors. Jarlath Burns has adjourned Congress for lunch. pic.twitter.com/nlNovwynAF
— Niall McCoy (@McCoyNiall) February 28, 2026

Chaos at GAA Congress as protestors enter the room in Croke Park.
— Gordon Manning (@Gordon_Manning) February 28, 2026