THE Gaelic Players Association is on the lookout for a new chief executive following confirmation that Paul Flynn is stepping down as CEO. The former Dublin star officially took over at the GPA helm in September 2018, and today’s announcement has come as something of a bolt from the blue. A six-time All-Ireland medallist and four-time All Star, Flynn will remain in situ for now, helping to oversee the merger of the GPA and WGPA. A GPA statement said Flynn would step down later this year to "take on a new and exciting opportunity in another business sector." “The Board of the GPA would like to thank Paul for his immense contribution to the leadership of the GPA over the last nine years.

Source: Irish Independent January 29, 2021 16:30 UTC