Limerick hurler Seamus Hickey is the new chairman of the Gaelic Players Association.
Hickey will replace former Cork goalkeeper Dónal Óg Cusack who departs the role after serving for 13 years. Cusack will now join the Clare hurling backroom team.
The Limerick man has been a member of the National Executive Committee for the past three years and was part of the GAA's Educational Review Group. Hickey also helped co-ordinate the hurling exhibition game which took place in Boston last weekend.
Following his appointment as the GPA chairman, Hickey said:
Special thanks to Séamus Hickey for lending his falcon to Croke Park today & ensuring we had a pigeon free game #GAA pic.twitter.com/ZkLOSISjUZ
— UnOfficialGaa (@unofficialgaa) August 16, 2015
'As a county hurler I realise the ability of the GPA, through the Development Programme, to make a profound difference to the lives of players who need to achieve balance in their lives due to the commitments involved in their sport. I look forward to working with the staff and officers in supporting our county players.'
Remarking on the work completed by Dónal Óg Cusack, Dessie Farrell paid a touching tribute to the Cork man.
'The contribution of Dónal Óg to the GPA has been immeasurable. His leadership has been inspirational to everyone who worked with him. I can attest to Dónal Óg’s integrity, judgement, courage and passion.”
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