GAA Congress paused after protesters against Allianz sponsorship deal gain access to Hogan Stand

"The protesters, who had been part of a larger rally which had been taking place outside Croke Park all morning, breached security to make it where Congress was taking place. Despite appeals from GAA president Jarlath Burns for the protesters to leave, they remained for up to 15 minutes."

"The protest outside had been organised by pro Palestinian bodies with sporting links, among the 'Irish Sport for Palestine' and 'Gaels Against Genocide,' and had been audible outside all morning. Shouting "Allianz no more" and "Allianz Out" the protesters, carrying pro Palestinian flags and tricolours, resisted attempts by security to persuade them to leave."

"The GAA did not discuss any of Allianz motions from the nine counties which had passed at their county conventions, calling for an end to the company's sponsorship of GAA competitions because of their purchase of Israeli Government bonds."

Pro-Palestinian protesters, organized by groups including Irish Sport for Palestine and Gaels Against Genocide, breached security during a GAA Congress at Croke Park. The protesters remained inside for approximately 15 minutes, chanting "Allianz no more" and "Allianz Out" while carrying Palestinian flags and Irish tricolours. Despite appeals from GAA president Jarlath Burns, they resisted security attempts to remove them. The protest was part of a larger rally held outside the venue throughout the morning. The GAA subsequently declined to discuss motions from nine counties calling for an end to Allianz sponsorship, citing the company's purchase of Israeli Government bonds as the reason for the proposed boycott.

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