This year's AGM will take place at 7:30pm at the social club on Friday 21st November.

If you wish to nominate someone for election to the committee or propose a motion, please do so by Saturday 1st November 2025.

Nominations can be submitted to secretary.stpaulslurgan.armagh@gaa.ie or can be deposited in the Suggestion Box outside the small bar.

There is currently one Motion regarding the structure of club trustees that the meeting will be asked to vote on Option 1 or Option 2, see below.



Appendix A – AGM Motion

 

 

The GAA Corporate Trustee is a dedicated legal trust company established by the GAA. Its sole purpose is to hold property on behalf of GAA clubs and units, replacing the need for local individuals to act as trustees.

·       The GAA have established a Corporate Trust Company Registered in Croke Park for units in the 26 Counties. This Company is called “Iontaobhas Corparáideach Chumann Lúthchleas Gael cuideachta faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochta” (ICCLG)

·       The GAA have established a Corporate Trust Company Registered in the Ulster GAA offices in Armagh for units in the 6 Counties. This Company is called “GAA Property Trustee Company LTD”.

From 31st December 2025, all individual Provincial Trustees will retire and can no longer sign legal or financial documents for clubs they are currently Trustees for. (e.g. leases, sales, loans, grant agreements).

To maintain compliance and ensure your club’s property is correctly registered, you must update your trustee structure if it doesn’t meet GAA standards.

 | Option | Who Holds the Title | Description | GAA Recommendation | 1 | 3 Local Trustees + Corporate Trustee | 3 individuals from the club + GAA Corporate Trustee acting on behalf of County & Province | Acceptable
| 2 | Corporate Trustee only | All club property held solely by GAA Corporate Trustee | ✔️ Recommended (Grant eligible)

 

✅ Simplifies Legal Ownership
No need to update title deeds when trustees die, retire, or resign.

✅ Lower Long-Term Costs
Avoids repeated legal fees and paperwork with every change of trustee.

✅ Protects Individuals
No personal names listed on public court or legal records.

✅ Streamlines Compliance
Eases obligations under Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules – no need to gather personal info for multiple individuals.

✅ 50% of Club already appointed Corporate Trustee
Half of our clubs have already made the switch, and they haven’t looked back—now experiencing the benefits mentioned above

✅ €1,000 Grant Available
Clubs that adopt the Corporate Trustee as sole trustee and complete the transfer process are eligible for a €1,000 grant.

❌ Legal complexity in dealing with banks and funders.

❌ Death, incapacity or unavailability of individual trustees.

❌ Trustees may be uncooperative despite being legally bound to follow the Club’s directive.

❌ Legal costs and administration each time a trustee changes.

❌ Deeds must be updated per property and per change.

❌ Delays drawing down Grant funding.