The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) is putting forward a motion to introduce “formal mechanisms” to ensure all inter-county fixture competition decisions have input from the players.<\/p>\n
The motion, one of nine being put forward by the GPA, would require consultation with player representatives “to protect player welfare and mitigate against professional \/ education disadvantage”.<\/p>\n
The split-season, a structure which the GPA supports, ensures a cramped calendar for players and provides scheduling issues for all parties.<\/p>\n
The GPA are also seeking “formal, structured player representation on all key decision-making bodies affecting inter-county players, within integrated GAA Structures, including Central Council, Provincial Councils and County Boards”.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere a motion that underage ticket pricing for inter-county fixtures remains affordable will also be put forward.<\/p>\n
Children’s ticket prices in the stand for the Connacht Football championship semi-finals rose from \u20ac5 to \u20ac35 – am increase made for “logistical” and “economic” reasons, according to their provincial council.<\/p>\n
It requests that “any future pricing structures reflect the importance of encouraging young supporters to attend Gaelic games.”<\/p>\n
The GPA are also proposing to work with other player bodies to ensure there is independent athlete representation within sporting governance structures in Ireland.<\/p>\n
All four of those motions are being proposed by the GPA\u2019s National Executive Committee.<\/p>\n
The other motions include a request to have equitable promotion, media coverage, and commercial support across inter-county hurling, camogie, and football, in collaboration with the GAA, LGFA, and Camogie Association. That is being proposed by Fermanagh hurler Ben Corrigan.<\/p>\n
Longford\u2019s Evan Tully will raise a motion that the GPA would work with the GAA to explore enhanced support for players who are in their first year playing adult inter-county, to support their transition and maximise player retention.<\/p>\n
Tipperary women\u2019s footballer Angela McGuigan wants the GPA to seek amendment of the expense payments for female inter-county players to provide for monthly reimbursement, rather than the existing system of payment in two instalments after the the league and championship.<\/p>\n
The motions will be considered at the Gaelic Players Association AGM 2026 next Monday.<\/p>\n
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