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Former Dublin footballer and manager, Mickey Whelan, and Colm O'Rourke at Croke Park.

Former Dublin footballer and manager, Mickey Whelan, and Colm O’Rourke at Croke Park.

A delegation of players, past and present, delivered a letter to Croke Park authorities last Wednesday requesting that the GAA immediately end the sponsorship of the National League by Allianz. I was one of those present.

Many have asked why this action is being taken and why so many players are exercised by Allianz, a long standing sponsor of the second biggest GAA competition.