The GAA is to adopt a get tough policy with the Gaelic Players Association. The Players association is reported to have a membership in excess of 400 members and this move by the GAA almost inevitably means that both associations are on a collision course. Outgoing GAA President Joe McDonagh recently announced the formation of a Players Advisory Group under the Chairmanship of former Galway hurler Noel Lane.
Meanwhile, the GAA have announced that the Kerry vs. Meath, national football league semi final will take place in Thurles at 3.15 on Sunday April 23rd. The second semi final, Roscommon against Derry, will take place on the same day in Clones, County Monaghan, at 3.30. The Division Two semi finals will both be played in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath - at 2 o'clock Louth face Laois, while at 3.45 Cavan take on Offaly.
