On 31 May 2026, Jim Doyle, then Club President, wrote to GAA President Jarlath Burns opposing the proposed Manchester United–Leeds United match at Croke Park.
The letter praised the GAA’s cultural work but argued that professional English football conflicted with its Gaelic-games purpose, amateur ethos and Irish identity. It cited pressure on grounds and schedules, questioned whether the fixture qualified as an exceptional event, and appealed to the legacy of Croke and Cusack.
The Club reported no reply by 27 July 2026.