Earley: Next generation of inter-county players will be paid

Dermot Earley believes inter-county players will be paid to play in the future but also maintains the commitment required to play at the top level means careers will be shorter.

Earley, who announced his retirement due to a bulging disc in his back on Sunday, 16 years after making his championship debut against Meath.

“We all have a love for GAA and we want to be there and we want to win,” said Earley on Kfm Radio. “And we’ll do whatever it takes. Sometimes you push your body to the limit but that’s why you play.”