Páraic Duffy: Our organisation doesn’t want testimonials

GAA director general Páraic Duffy has intimated the association will attempt to ban further testimonials for inter-county players as Colm Cooper prepares to host his later this month.

A new rule would likely be required meaning a motion would be proposed by the GAA’s management committee and Central Council for Congress in Dublin in February.

Speaking to Seán O’Rourke on RTÉ Radio One yesterday a day after he confirmed he will retire as Ard Stiúrthóir on March 31 next, Duffy said he had sought legal advice when Cooper approached him about the testimonial.