The Federation
Governance
The bodies that decide, oversee and drive the Federation, in the service of its clubs.
Statutory structure
How the Federation works
Three complementary bodies, all drawn from the member clubs.
The Steering Committee
Made up of 16 members, with equal numbers of women and men, it meets around four times a year by video call to review current business and set the Federation’s strategic direction.
The general assembly
Held every year, usually the day after the French Championship finals, it approves the accounts and motions, elects the bureau and appoints the officers responsible for youth, hurling, communications, competition organisation and more.
The executive bureau
The Federation’s executive body, made up of 3 to 9 members, it looks after day-to-day business, helps organise and oversee the competitions, and acts as the link with the European (GGE) and Irish (GAA) authorities.
A new chapter
Governance reform, 2025
On 12 February 2025, at an extraordinary general assembly, a new Steering Committee was elected to serve until 2028. It is a small revolution: since the Federation was founded in 2004, the Steering Committee had been made up of representatives of every club.
The aim is clear: to give the Federation a stronger structure and bring it into line with the expectations of the Ministry of Sport. Several structural reforms have therefore been adopted since 2024 to meet the requirements set for approved federations.
Who leads
The executive bureau
The Federation’s executive body.
- NBNathan BegocPresidentGaelic Football Bro-Leon
- JCJessica ChapelVice-PresidentRennes GAA - Ar Gwazi Gouez
- SHStephen HegartySecretary and development officerFootball Gaélique Mondeville Normandy
- FVFlorian VaujanyTreasurerParis Gaels GAA
Who decides
The Steering Committee 2025–2028
Elected by the clubs for a four-year term (election of 12 February 2025).
- NBNathan BegocPresidentGaelic Football Bro-Leon
- JCJessica ChapelVice-PresidentRennes GAA - Ar Gwazi Gouez
- SHStephen HegartySecretary and development officerFootball Gaélique Mondeville Normandy
- GDGaëtan DanetYouth officerUS Liffré GAA
- FDFlora DuquesneWomen’s development officerFootball Gaélique Pays de Redon
- TDTom DutheilHurling officerParis Gaels GAA
- GKGuillaume KerrienHandball officerTolosa Gaelic Football Club
- DLDavid LewisCCO France (men)Lugdunum CLG (Lyon)
- MDMaël DigouCCO France (ladies)Nantes Don Bosco Football Gaélique
- MDMargaux DumasLe Mans Gaels
- EREimear RyanParis Gaels GAA
- SBShaundel BlaixBordeaux - Blanquefort Gaelic
- JCJulie CoquelleRennes GAA - Ar Gwazi Gouez
- LNLéa NacerAgen Gaelic Football
- PBPauline BouricVannes Football Gaélique
- RMRomain MonférouxFootball gaélique Le Havre
Our network
Our governing bodies
The Federation is part of the international organisation of Gaelic sports.
Gaelic Games Europe (GGE)
The European Federation of Gaelic Games, which organises the European Championship and the Pan Euros in which our clubs take part.
Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA)
The international association for Gaelic sports, based in Dublin, whose principles the Federation follows.