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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

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

Tue, 02 Feb, 2021 - 07:05

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.

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