Tom Parsons appointed as new GPA chief executive

The former Mayo footballer takes the position having worked with Jacobs, a professional and technical solutions company, where he held the position as the culture manager for Europe

Tom Parsons. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Former Mayo footballer Tom Parsons has been announced as the new chief executive of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA).

Charlestown man Parsons, who retired from inter-county football last year and played his last game against Tipperary in the All-Ireland semi-final, succeeds Paul Flynn who stepped away last month.