Gordon Lyons commits to attending GAA match amid criticism

Northern Ireland’s Communities Minister has pledged to attend a GAA match this year.

It comes after reports that GAA president Jarlath Burns had criticised Gordon Lyons for not attending a senior-level GAA match.

Sport falls within the responsibilities of the Department of Communities.

Speaking to the PA news agency in Washington DC, Mr Lyons said he hoped to attend a match this season.

“Whether that’s on Friday or on a Saturday, I’m happy to do that. I’ve already reached out to individuals within the GAA.

“I would like to make the point that I have been to GAA clubs, have been to GAA events, have met with the GAA.”

Mr Lyons would not be the first DUP politician to go to a GAA match, with Arlene Foster attending an Ulster final with the late Chris Stalford.

NI Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and former communities minister and current NI Education Minister Paul Givan have also…

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