GPA calls for end to GAA's pre-season competitions

Motion to stop the likes of the McGrath Cup, O'Byrne Cup and Dr McKenna Cup came from the GPA’s national executive committee and was accepted by the vast majority of members at Saturday's agm

GPA chief Tom Parson

THE Gaelic Players Association wants the GAA to ditch all pre-season competitions, with 90% of members at Saturday's agm supporting a motion to that effect.

Over 100 players from across the country gathered at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise with five motions passed in total.