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# GPA

This year
2023
Development
Ladies football and camogie players suspend protests after agreement reached
‘Commitments are now in place from the two National Governing Bodies,’ a statement read.
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Jul 19th 2023, 6:52 PM
UnitedForEquality
Players to boycott official LGFA and Camogie Association media events as protests continue
Ladies football and camogie players are fighting to improve the minimum standards of facilities and support services available to them.
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Jul 12th 2023, 10:24 AM
POTM
Conor Whelan and Darragh Canavan land GAA player of the month awards
Caitrin Dobbin and Nicola Ward win women’s player of the month awards in camogie and ladies football.
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Jul 4th 2023, 1:07 PM
Row
'It's so infuriating' - Star players hit out at conditions as strike action considered
Inter-county ladies football and camogie panels are playing ‘under protest’.
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Jun 20th 2023, 12:44 PM
action
Ladies football and camogie panels to play rest of 2023 championship 'under protest'
A statement was released via the GPA and a landmark press conference took place in Dublin.
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Jun 19th 2023, 11:28 AM
Kildare Camogie Dispute
Kildare will not play in this year's All-Ireland camogie championship following dispute
The decision follows a major fallout between the squad and the county board.
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May 17th 2023, 2:32 PM
Kildare Camogie Dispute
Kildare will not play in this year's All-Ireland camogie championship following dispute
The decision follows a major fallout between the squad and the county board.
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May 17th 2023, 2:16 PM
Player Welfare
Web system issue causes delay for expenses paid to GAA inter-county players
Over 40 squad lists have been uploaded for the 2023 inter-county season with those players now able to claim expenses.
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Feb 13th 2023, 7:33 PM
Last year
2022
gemma begley
Always striving for better on and off the pitch - from Tyrone All-Ireland winner to GPA chief
Gemma Begley reflects on her inter-county career and the overall development of ladies football.
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Jun 26th 2022, 7:15 AM
statement
GAA and GPA end expenses dispute with agreement on new players' charter
A joint statement released by the two parties says all previously outstanding issues relating to travel expenses have now been resolved.
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May 16th 2022, 9:17 PM
Expenses row
GAA and GPA hold 'productive' talks in bid to end player expenses dispute
Both sides have agreed a framework for further discussions in the coming weeks.
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Apr 14th 2022, 5:45 PM
Expenses row
GPA player reps vote unanimously to escalate protest against GAA
Inter-county players to write to the GAA’s commercial partners to warn of likely disruption to launch events in the coming weeks.
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Mar 25th 2022, 5:20 PM
statement
GPA chief insists 'false' to suggest they 'would be happy to allow over training'
The dispute with the GAA over player expenses continues.
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Mar 16th 2022, 6:35 PM
GAA vs GPA
Whelan: 'As a player, I don't decide when we are training or how often we are training'
The dispute between the GAA and GPA over player mileage expenses continues.
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Mar 16th 2022, 2:46 PM
venue debate
GPA back Antrim's bid to play Ulster tie against Cavan at Corrigan Park
The players’ body say Antrim should host the game.
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Mar 15th 2022, 3:45 PM
Dispute
GAA's role in expenses row, GPA's long-term vision and could strike action happen?
We look at three key questions surrounding the impasse between the GAA and GPA.
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Mar 15th 2022, 8:02 AM
Vow of Silence
What is the GAA and GPA dispute over player expenses?
Players and managers boycotted interviews over the weekend.
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Mar 14th 2022, 7:05 AM
The42 Reads
The college competitions debate: what do players want and how can we make that a reality?
We surveyed players and spoke to managers, the GAA and the GPA to see what can be done to resolve the challenge with college competitions.
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Mar 5th 2022, 9:59 AM
Motions
GAA support integration with ladies football and camogie, underage grade change defeated
The annual GAA Congress took place today at Bekan in Mayo.
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Feb 26th 2022, 6:13 PM
under one umbrella
Limerick and Tyrone stars speak out as amalgamation motion gathers momentum
‘As a male inter-county footballer, by standing by and being quiet, you are part of the problem here.’
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Feb 23rd 2022, 8:05 PM
under one umbrella
'It would be great to see it all as one' - support for motion to integrate GAA, ladies football and camogie
The GPA has submitted a motion for consideration at GAA Congress on 26 February.
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Feb 8th 2022, 8:00 PM
long read
'A bit done, and a lot more to do' - from frustration to GPA merger
Gemma Begley reflects on the journey so far with The42.
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Jan 8th 2022, 9:00 AM
All time
peacemakers
GPA to go down diplomatic route to get Championship change
Players body chief executive firmly believes a championship restructure can be successfully implemented at next year’s Congress vote.
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Oct 26th 2021, 9:42 AM
Determined
GAA Players' Chief: 'Don't tell me we can't come back next February with stronger proposals'
The GPA-backed Proposal B was defeated at Special Congress yesterday, despite receiving a majority vote.
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Updated
Oct 24th 2021, 11:54 AM
response
GPA respond to GAA's 'surprisingly conservative' financial projections for Proposal B
The players’ body are ‘delighted’ that the Association’s figures show ‘no meaningful financial impact’ for the league-based championship.
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Oct 15th 2021, 10:47 AM
Make it happen
'It is frustrating because the year ends so rapidly' - Collins explains why players want football reform
Proposal B would guarantee every county seven championship games in the summer months.
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Oct 12th 2021, 3:00 PM
Friday Night Lights
Friday night championship games on the cards if GAA opts for radical reform
Games between neighbouring counties could provide the GAA with a marketing opportunity.
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Oct 8th 2021, 9:39 AM
special congress
GPA back Proposal B to 'breathe life into Gaelic football' and 'end brutal mismatches'
80% of players are in favour of the league-based championship.
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Updated
Oct 7th 2021, 1:31 PM
special congress
Inter-county footballers show overwhelming support for league-based championship
The playing body are in favour of change.
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Oct 1st 2021, 4:23 PM
At The Helm
Wexford's O'Hanlon and Maria Kinsella elected co-chairs of new GPA merger
Sixteen male and female players have selected on the new National Executive Committee.
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Jul 12th 2021, 7:40 PM
The Hotseat
Mayo's former midfielder Tom Parsons named CEO of the GPA
The Mayo man replaces Paul Flynn in the role.
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May 21st 2021, 11:58 AM
Education
'Make sure no players are caught out' - Anti-doping motion explained ahead of GAA Congress
The GPA is proposing that players must complete online education about anti-doping or face a one-match ban.
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Feb 26th 2021, 4:06 PM
On the Move
Dublin's Paul Flynn to step down as GPA Chief Executive later this year
Flynn has been in the position since September 2018.
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Jan 29th 2021, 4:09 PM
GAA
All-Ireland winners Hegarty and O'Callaghan named GAA players of the month
The pair played pivotal roles in their respective county’s December triumphs.
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Jan 13th 2021, 1:38 PM
Journey
Dessie Farrell: the making of a Dublin manager
From teenage star, to union leader, to coach, Farrell has taken a circuitous route to today’s All-Ireland final.
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Dec 19th 2020, 7:30 AM
Gaelic Games
Overwhelming majority vote to merge GPA and women's association
The bodies representing GAA players had been separate entities.
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Dec 14th 2020, 9:38 PM
Joint Statement
Gaelic games players' bodies could come together with vote to follow on possible merger
The GPA and WGPA have released a statement, with members to ‘make the final decision on whether or not they want to become part of one new players’ association’.
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Dec 3rd 2020, 10:51 AM
GPA
GAA and GPA agree screening protocols for inter-county squads
Rapid testing to take place for all inter-county squads.
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Oct 23rd 2020, 5:01 PM
let them play
GPA call for stricter Covid protocols to allow inter-county season to go ahead
Almost a quarter of surveyed players, meanwhile, said they didn’t want the season to proceed.
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Oct 16th 2020, 7:57 PM
fixture decongestion
GPA will reportedly propose shortened inter-county season with July climax
The GAA’s Fixture Calendar Review Task Force is due to meet this month and RTÉ report that the GPA will submit plans for a 23-week inter-county season.
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Aug 7th 2020, 4:02 PM
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