Paul Flynn is to be the new Chief Executive of the Gaelic Players Association.
He will take up the new role in September after working out a notice period with Lincoln Recruitment and contributing to Dublin’s attempt at a sixth All Ireland Football Championship in eight years.
Flynn has been actively involved in the GPA since 2012 when he became a Board Members and joined the National Executive Committee under Dessie Farrell’s Leadership. He takes over after the return to the Defence Forces of Dermot Earley who had taken over from Farrell.
“I am very proud and honoured to be taking up the position of CEO of the GPA at this time of enormous change and development for the game,” said Flynn as the appointment was announced.
“The GPA has a fantastic member base who are passionate about the game and I will work hard to represent them and the Association. From personal experience, I know the great work that the GPA does. It has played an important role in my development on and off the field and I know the valuable work the Association does day in day out to help players all over the country.”

“My vision is to build on the great work of our previous leaders and to engage the next generation of players. Players will be at the heart of all GPA decision making and the Association will remain unrelenting in its pursuit of members’ interests.”
“I am really looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting started on the work ahead. I look forward to working alongside players to ensure that their unique contribution to the games and society as a whole is fully recognised.
“The Board and National Executive Committee of the GPA are very pleased that someone of Paul’s experience and proven leadership ability is taking on the role of CEO, said Chairman Seamus Hickey.
“Paul’s business and outstanding sporting achievements are the exact blend of qualities that we were keen to have embodied in the leader of this proud Association. The GPA will have a very busy few months ahead and we are looking forward to Paul leading the team to continued future success.”