GAA link benefits soccer boss

The millionaire owner of Premier League outfit Newcastle United, Mike Ashley, has been identified as the principal benefactor from the GAA-GPA backed www.gaelicboots.com website.

The company is based in John Rogerson’s Quay in Dublin but its company number, Vat number, and shareholders are Mr Ashley’s English-based sportsdirect.com.

The GAA and GPA have pointed out the initiative will help generate funding for player welfare and development programmes.