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GPA gave €30k to former player under Garda investigation

The individual received the monies from the official inter-county players body in two tranches amounting to the five-figure sum, the Irish Examiner understands

Donations between the association and players are kept confidential between the two parties. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024 - 00:01

John Fogarty

The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) gave €30,000 in 2022 to a former inter-county player who has since come under investigation by An Garda Síochána.

The individual received the monies from the official inter-county players body in two tranches amounting to the five-figure sum, the Irish Examiner understands. The GPA chose not to comment when contacted.

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