The GAA recently unveiled an ambitious set of goals for the next three years. Fís Shoiléir 2021 positions the GAA
• Achieve a better balance between club and county fixtures
• Address inter-county team preparation and administration challenges
• Counter challenges and capitalise on opportunities presented by population shifts
• Enhance integration across the Gaelic games family
• Revamp specialised and personal development opportunities for volunteers and administrators
• Streamline administration at club and county levels
• Strengthen communication of organisational messages
• Sustain its amateur status
Uachtarán CLG, John Horan said: “The GAA launched an extensive effort last year to determine our organisationwide Strategic Plan is the culmination of six
month’s work and consultation by a Steering Group which employed various methods with many stakeholders such as our members and volunteers, as well as external parties. Fís Shoiléir 2021 sets out a clear vision for our future and sets the agenda for strategic actions that will have a positive impact at all levels of the
Association. It is a timely commitment to our longer-term strategy for sustaining and growing the GAA.”
The plan has five goals – to improve participation, to transform the development of volunteers, to advance governance, revamp communication, and grow the Association. The achievement of these goals will help the GAA achieve its mission, as a community-based volunteer organisation to promote Gaelic games,culture and lifelong participation.
Ard-Stiúrthóir CLG, Tom Ryan said: “Achievement of the goals and objectives in the Strategic Plan will be one of my top priorities between now and 2021, and implementation is already underway. Robust structures have been established to assist implementation,such as the establishment of a Strategic Implementation Committee which will meet regularly to monitor the creation and implementation of operational plans set by those with lead responsibility for delivering the various objectives.”
He stressed that achieving results will include a team effort from various sectors of its membership at club, county,provincial and central levels. He also emphasised that the Association will continue to address other priorities in an operational manner and respond to emerging ones as required.
