GPA deal 'back to grassroots'

THE Carphone Warehouse-sponsored GPA yesterday launched a major new partnership deal with fixed line telephone company ClubTel which they claim will refute the suggestion that the association is elitist in nature.

GPA deal 'back to grassroots'

Launched almost five years ago in Belfast, the Gaelic Players Association has frequently faced the criticism that it benefits only the highest profile inter-county footballers and hurlers, while doing little for the grassroots members of the association.

Yesterday, the players' body announced the venture with ClubTel, which they hope will provide €7m annual revenue for GAA clubs throughout the country and allow the rank and file members of the GAA playing and non-playing to save significant figures on their residential and business phone bills.

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