GPA shaken by Sheridan loss

Gaelic Players’ Association (GPA) chiefs admit that Joe Sheridan’s decision to emigrate is a “stark reminder of how bad things are in the Irish economy”.

The Meath star flew out to Boston yesterday where he will shortly begin a job in construction. The Seneschalstown club man issued a short statement saying it was an opportunity he could not ignore.

“After a lot of thought I have decided to emigrate to take up an opportunity I simply could not refuse. I finalised my decision to travel on Friday last, March 9. I would like to thank the Meath senior football management and the Meath county board who worked hard to secure employment for me but I feel that this opportunity abroad is something I need to do. I would like to wish my team-mates, club and county, the very best of luck in 2012.”