The race is on to succeed Duffy

Those wishing to put forward their names to succeed Páraic Duffy as the next GAA director general have until Wednesday to apply. 

The inclusion of a third level business-related qualification in the notice for the position which Duffy vacates on March 31 might have cooled some interest, although it is believed to be more ‘preferable’ than essential.

Our reporter considers 15 possible candidates in the running to take over from the Monaghan man.