Gordon Lyons: DUP minister to attend first senior GAA match

DUP minister vows commitment to all sports as he attends first senior GAA game

Gordon Lyons had faced criticism for his failure to attend a senior GAA match in the first 15 months of his tenure as sports minister.

Gordon Lyons: DUP minister to attend first senior GAA match

A Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) minister is attending his first GAA match on Saturday evening.

DUP minister attends first ever GAA match as Armagh beat Derry in All-Ireland opener

DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons attended his first ever GAA match as Armagh beat Derry in the Athletic Grounds in their All-Ireland opener. Mr Lyons, who is responsible for sport in Northern Ireland, watched the current All-Ireland champions begin their defence of Sam Maguire with a nervy four-point win over their Ulster rivals. Prior to throw-in Mr Lyons said: “I am demonstrating my commitment to all sports, in all areas, at all levels, a…

DUP minister vows commitment to all sports as he attends first senior GAA game - Jersey Evening Post

Stormont minister Gordon Lyons has portrayed his attendance at his first senior GAA game as evidence of his commitment to promoting all sports in Northern Ireland. The DUP Sports Minister was welcomed to the Athletic Grounds in Armagh on Saturday afternoon for the gaelic football match between All-Ireland champions Armagh and Derry. Mr Lyons did not take his seat in the main stand until after the traditional pre-match singing of the Irish nation…