John Fogarty: Paul Flynn exits GPA before Larry McCarthy presidency brings a new dynamic

To the best of his ability, Flynn filled the chalice, but for his successor it could yet be poisoned

GAA president John Horan and GPA CEO Paul Flynn in conversation at the GAA Special Congress in Cork in 2019. The pair had a strong working relationship. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

July 2016 — the GAA and the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) finally agree a three-year funding deal after talks had earlier broken down. 

September 2016 — Dessie Farrell announces his intention to step down as GPA chief executive.