Farrell: Awards scheme central to GPA ideals

GPA chief executive Dessie Farrell has stated that the Gaelic Players Association/OPEL Player of the Month awards are central to the players' organisation and command a certain prestige among GAA players.

"It's something which we very much cherish in the GPA (this particular awards scheme) and I think, year on year, it is met with particular enthusiasm from our players as well in that there is something very unique to be selected and voted on by your own peers," Farrell said at the launch of the scheme at Jury's Hotel Croke Park.