GPA

GAA players to benefit hugely after landmark image rights agreement

New protocol marks a major shift in how players are recognised Inter-county players will soon own their name, image, likeness and personality rights (NILP) after a new recognition protocol was agreed between the GAA and the GPA. The deal will run from 2026 to 2029. It sits alongside the separate players’ charter also approved at […]

1 month ago

‘We have lost a sense of who we are’ – Westmeath manager pours his heart out over state of hurling on League Sunday show

“We don’t need a hurling evangelist going around spreading the gospel.” Westmeath manager Joe Fortune poured his heart out on last night’s League Sunday show, when talking about the current state of hurling, particularly in smaller counties. The spotlight has been on the sport in recent years, as the gap between the very top teams […]

2 years ago

Confusion on GPA protest as Killkenny remain on pitch while Cork return to tunnel

“People might question why they have ‘United for Equality’ on their t-shirts.” Kilkenny camogie team remained on the pitch while Cork returned to the dressing in a protest. It caused confusion as it was thought both teams would go down the tunnel. The protest was planned to make a statement to the GAA about getting […]

2 years ago

Aidan Forker: Refusal to play games would see GAA “scramble” to pay expenses

“The GPA need to be stronger.” Armagh star Aidan Forker has claimed that the GAA would “scramble” to pay expenses if the players threatened to not play at the weekend. The battle between the GAA and the players regarding payment of expenses is still rumbling on and becoming more and more fierce. Armagh’s Aidan Nugent […]

3 years ago

Armagh star tears into GAA for not paying “one penny” of player expenses this season

“Players are out a lot of money in the middle of a cost of living crisis.” Armagh star Aidan Nugent uses Twitter to tear into the GAA for not paying even “one penny” of the player expenses that they are owed this season. GAA players are entitled to expenses to cover the cost of travel […]

3 years ago

45% of inter-county players are aware that they have an LGBTQ+ team-mate

714 inter-county players took part in the research. Research carried out by the Gaelic Players Association has revealed that 45% of inter-county players are already aware of an LGBTQ+ team-mate within their squad, though there is significantly higher visibility among female players. One key finding shows that the expectation that LGBTQ+ players would face discrimination […]

4 years ago