The Gaelic Players Association is delighted to announce that we’ve teamed up with Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind as our Official Charity Partner for 2025. Players will support the […]
The GPA partners with Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind for 2025 Read More
Gaelic Players Association CEO Tom Parsons and Head of Equality and Player Relations Gemma Begley were delighted to have the opportunity to present the findings of the ‘Assessment of Economic
GPA Meeting with Minister of State Charlie McConalogue TD Read More
Gaelic Players Association CEO Tom Parsons, Head of Equality and Player Relations Gemma Begley and National Executive Committee member Shane O’Donnell met with the Taoiseach Micheál Martin at his office
GPA meet with the Taoiseach on Indecon Report Read More
A groundbreaking new report reveals that inter-county players are generating a total economic impact of €591 million annually but at a significant personal expense. According to an independent report conducted
Cork’s Laura Hayes has been crowned the PwC GPA Camogie Senior Player of the Year at the PwC Camogie All-Star Awards in Croke Park tonight, Friday 15th November 2024. Cork
The Gaelic Players Association are accepting applications to become our Official Charity Partner for 2025. The successful applicant will succeed Barnardos (2024), the Jack and Jill Foundation (2023) and Cliona’s
Applications sought for GPA Official Charity Partner 2025 Read More
Clare’s Shane O’Donnell and Galway’s Paul Conroy have been crowned the PwC GAA GPA Hurler and Footballer of the Year for 2024. The highest individual awards in Gaelic Games were
All-Ireland champions Armagh have landed six coveted slots on the PwC Football All-Star team for 2024 which is announced this morning. All-Ireland winning captain Aidan Forker leads the contingent from
Six of the best for Armagh on PwC Football All-Stars Read More
The Gaelic Players Association (GPA), want to place on the record our serious concern over the potential reinstatement of pre-season competitions in 2025, as proposed by Cavan GAA. This follows
GPA statement on pre-season competitions: Finances being prioritised over Player Welfare Read More
The overall footballer of the year and hurlers of the year in the Tailteann Cup football championship and Joe McDonagh, Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher hurling cups were
The GPA Counselling Support Service is available 24/7/365
Or text “GPA” to 50808 (ROI) or 85258 (NI)
This service offers support to members either face-to-face or over the phone in the following areas:
Anxiety – Depression – Bereavement Counselling – Relationship issues – Family issues – Addiction treatment.
A benevolent fund is also in place to support current and past players who are experiencing extreme financial difficulties in their lives.
