New GAA president Liam O'Neill has said the implementation of the Hurling Development Plan is one of the key challenges over the next three years.

Laois native Liam O'Neill will succeed Christy Cooney as President of the GAA in 2012.

GAA president-elect Liam O’Neill last night revealed that a hurling centre of excellence will be the main plank in the Association’s soon-to-be-released plan to develop the game.

LIAM O’NEILL will be the second Laois man to serve as GAA president when he takes over from Christy Cooney in 12 months.