Big news from London.
The British Army’s Irish Guards are set to compete in London GAA Championship in 2016 following a County Board meeting in Ruislip last night.
According to the Irish Post, the vote ended up on 15 apiece so the casting vote fell upon London GAA chairman Noel O’Sullivan.
O’Sullivan decided to stick with his initial vote, which was in favour of accepting the Irish Guards to the Association.
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They’re now free to compete at Junior level in the 2016 championship, league and cup competitions within London GAA.
Historically under Rule 21, members of the British security forces were forbidden from being members of the GAA and this rule was only changed back in 2001.
The decision last night can be considered a landmark case for the governing body.
