REPRESENTATION
WELFARE
DEVELOPMENT
EQUALITY
The GPA is the representative body for high performance inter-county players. Founded by players in 1999 and strengthened by a merger with the Women’s Gaelic Players Association in 2020, the GPA supports over 4,000 current male and female inter-county players and a growing number of former players across the four core pillars of Player Representation, Player Welfare, Player Development and Equality.
GPA Counselling Support
This service offers support to members either face-to-face or over the phone in the following areas:
Anxiety – Depression – Bereavement Counselling – Relationship issues – Family issues – Addiction treatment.
A benevolent fund is also in place to support current and past players who are experiencing extreme financial difficulties in their lives.
(For all other queries contact support@gaelicplayers.com)
TALK TO US
The GPA Counselling Support Service is available 24/7/365
Call:
ROI: 1800 98 92 85
NI: 0800 0445 059
Or text “GPA” to 50808 (ROI) or 85258 (NI)
Latest News & Events
Clare’s Shane O’Donnell and Galway’s Paul Conroy have been crowned the PwC GAA GPA Hurler and Footballer of the Year for 2024. The highest individual awards in Gaelic Games were […]
GPA statement on pre-season competitions: Finances being prioritised over Player Welfare
Academic Partners
We have educational partnerships with various institutes across the country. They offer enhanced scholarships to a limited number of GPA members each year. The scholarships are partially funded by both the GPA & the college.
