Championship footballs and sliotars to be sponsored - with funds to GPA

 Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

The footballs and sliotars used in next year’s championship could carry a sponsor.

As part of their “Le Chéile” joint commercial agreement, the GAA have agreed to a proposal by the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) to develop a “championship ball”, which will carry the logo of a commercial backer.