Farrell: GPA getting overwhelming interest from players

Gaelic Players Association chief Dessie Farrell has reported phenomenal interest in the players' group in recent times.

The GPA's AGM takes place 'at a midlands venue' in April and between now and then Farrell will take his association on the road for a series of provincial meetings.

Farrell said: "Player solidarity and unity has scaled new heights through the forum of the GPA."

Meanwhile, the GPA have revealed the members of their new provincial setups.

Ulster Committee: Benny Tierney (Armagh), Mark McEntee (Cavan hurling), Brian McFall, (Antrim hurling), and Peter Canavan (Tyrone).

Leinster Committee: Donnacha Callan (Louth hurling) David Mitchell (Westmeath), Brendan O hAnnaidh (Wicklow) and Brian Whelahan (Offaly).