Who are the GAA’s powerbrokers?

1. Páraic Duffy, Director general

It goes without saying that he’s the big kahuna as he is the most powerful sports leader in the country. He mightn’t have as much executive power as he would like but Duffy has been excellent since taking over from Liam Mulvihill in February 2008 (his seven-year terms ends in February 2015). He’s had to clear up some messes, mind. He saw the confusion and anger created by the original hurling league structure in 2011 and came to the rescue for the Football Review Committee with the black card. Like Mulvihill, Duffy is a gentleman but isn’t afraid to crack the whip when needed.

2. Liam O’Neill, President