Paul Flynn stepping down as GPA chief executive

The change of guard means the GPA are looking for a fifth chief executive in as many years

Paul Flynn informed the GPA board of directors of his resignation on Wednesday and the national executive committee and players were informed this afternoon. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Paul Flynn is stepping down as chief executive of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA), the Irish Examiner has learned.

The six-time All-Ireland SFC winner with Dublin took up the role in September 2018, succeeding former Limerick hurler Seamus Hickey who had filled the role on a temporary basis.