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Going pro would ‘destroy’ GAA, claims Jack McCaffrey

Dublin star Jack McCaffrey believes that moving to professionalism in the GAA would “destroy Gaelic entirely” and have an “awful effect” on the Association.

Going pro would ‘destroy’ GAA, claims Jack McCaffrey

Thu, 28 May, 2020 - 22:20

Paul Keane

SEEKING POSITIVES: Dublin star Jack McCaffrey hopes the Covid-19 experience can help everyone to reassess and act more compassionately in future. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Dublin star Jack McCaffrey believes that moving to professionalism in the GAA would “destroy Gaelic entirely” and have an “awful effect” on the Association.

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