Is €2m the price of GAA player peace?

THE GAA could have to cough up €2m of annual commercial income to stave off further unrest and disruption to the Championships from agitating inter-county players.

That’s the price of peace with the country’s hurlers and footballers after it emerged yesterday that the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) is seeking 5% of the GAA’s annual income in their ongoing battle to secure recognition as the official inter-county players’ body.

Based on 2008 income, when the GAA raked in €43.4m, the GPA would be entitled to approximately €2m if the GAA accedes to their demands, but that figure could yet be a negotiating stance by the GPA.