GPA to push for Central Council seat after Kelly decision

THE Gaelic Players Association will intensify their bid to land a seat on Central Council after GAA president Sean Kelly abolished plans for a Croke Park-controlled players’ body.

The Carphone Warehouse GPA chief executive Dessie Farrell welcomed the announcement by Mr Kelly last night, adding that it marks a watershed in the relationship between his organisation and the GPA.

“We view the appointment of a players’ representative to Central Council as a complimentary aspect of this process and look forward to open and substantive dialogue to progress the matter accordingly.