O’Neill: AIG deal a step nearer professionalism

GPA founder Donal O’Neill says Dublin’s new multi-million sponsorship deal is a further step towards a form of professionalism in Gaelic games.

Describing the €3.5m-plus five-year contract as “great” for AIG “because Dublin are the only national brand in Gaelic games”, the Down man fears it will cause envy among other counties.

Five years ago, O’Neill predicted that if the GPA weren’t going to guide the GAA towards professionalism, then a team would be responsible.