CEO's ADDRESS

Looking back on the past year, I’m filled with immense pride for our inter-county players’ accomplishments both on and off the field. They exemplify the core values of dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship that are central to Gaelic games. My commitment remains steadfast in placing you at the heart of everything we do, reinforcing our fundamental principles of Player Representation, Player Development, Player Welfare and Equality of treatment.

Development

In 2024 the Gaelic Players Association’s player development programme, BEO360, went from strength to strength supporting players under the four key areas of Life Skills, Dual Career, Transition and Wellbeing. This section of the report takes an in-depth look at some of the key milestones reached and numbers of players engaged by our Player Development Managers across the twelve-month period. We would again encourage all of our members to contact the team to avail of the services provided. It is a list that is always developing and being enhanced to best support our members’ needs.

Portrait of Jennie Rogers

Jennie Rogers On
Development in 2024

Development Events in 2024

GPA Rookie Camp Highlights 2024

GPA Beyond the Field 2024

GPA Beyond the Blackboard Event

GPA Business Forum 2024

Movember Ahead of the Game

Welfare

2024 saw some major steps forward for players under the Gaelic Players Association key pillar of Welfare. This part of the GPA Annual Report 2024 outlines these advancements which have already had a massive impact on the lives of many players, including potentially life-saving interventions. It is our goal at all times to protect the welfare of our members both on and off the pitch.

Colm Begley On
Welfare in 2024

Representation & Equality

2024 will go down as a landmark year for our members in terms of Equality with the introduction of a Female Player Charter for the first time. This was only achieved through players collectively making their voice heard through the #UnitedForEquality campaign. This is undoubtedly one of the key highlights of this section of the GPA Annual Report 2024. Here we give an overview of the significant amount of work undertaken and results achieved on behalf of players throughout the year.

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Gemma Begley On
Representation in 2024

Representation Highlights in 2024

GPA Student First Report Launch

GPA Pride Event 2024

PwC GAA/GPA Footballer of the Year

PwC GAA/GPA Hurler of the Year

Plant the Planet Games 2024

GPA Legends Lunch Hurling 2024

GPA Legends Lunch Football 2024

Finance &
Governance

In 2024, we Delivered 80% of expenditure to player development and welfare programmes

Total Revenue 2024

Government Grants

38%

GAA Core Funding

42%

Commercial

18%

Membership/
Benevolent fund

1%

Fundraising

1%

Total Expenditure 2024

Player Development Programmes
/Player Welfare

80%

Operating Costs

11%

Direct Costs

9%

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