GPA in informal talks with GAA over ongoing dispute

THE Gaelic Players Association (GPA) confirmed last night that it has been holding informal talks with the GAA in recent days over ongoing issues concerning official recognition and government funding.

Beyond that, the players’ body was playing it coy, merely going on to say that there had indeed been a meeting of their National Executive Committee yesterday but that they would be making no further comment at this juncture.

“The GPA can confirm that informal discussions between the GPA and the GAA have taken place over the past few days and we will be outlining our position in relation to these meetings in due course,” a statement released last night said.