GPA propose shortening inter-county season by 17 weeks for July finish

Chief executive Paul Flynn says the proposal is based on the principle of 'Sustainable Amateurism'

GPA CEO Paul Flynn, right, speaking with GAA President John Horan at GAA Special Congress at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last year. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) are proposing that the GAA contract the combined inter-county season and pre-season by up to 17 weeks.

The GPA national executive have today put to their members a recommendation to conclude the inter-county season at the end of July, commencing it at the start of February when it is envisaged every team would begin pre-season at the same time.