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GPA chief executive Tom Parsons stands for a portrait at the launch of the Gaelic Players Association Playbook 2026-2028, at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin

Parsons says GPA 'Playbook' is achievable and vital

The GPA's new 'Playbook' strategic document is "achievable" and "vital" according to the body's CEO Tom Parsons, who said he wants to see Gaelic footballers, hurlers and camógs bring more personality to the games.

Football • 19 Feb

18 September 2025; GPA CEO Tom Parsons speaks to media at The Alex Hotel in Dublin for a media briefing as the GPA published details of its pre-budget submission where it asks for an increase in the government grant for inter-county players to an average

GPA question need for restoration of pre-season games

The official return to training date for inter-county GAA players has been set for 21 November but the Gaelic Players Association has strongly reiterated the need for a six-week break between the end of club commitments and any resumption of inter-county duties.

Football • 26 Sep 25

Parsons demands 'minimum standards' for female players

Gaelic Players Association CEO Tom Parsons says that, despite some positive changes towards integration of the Gaelic games family, the lack of minimum standards for female players remains unacceptable.

GAA • 12 Oct 23

GPA CEO Tom Parsons was speaking on League Sunday

GPA ready to take further action over expenses fallout

CEO of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) Tom Parsons has said that inter-county players are willing to take further action in the stand-off with the GAA over expenses.

Football • 13 Mar 22

The GAA president has stressed the importance on giving clubs "their window"

McCarthy: Moving finals to July worth it for club game

GAA president Larry McCarthy says that any loss of the spotlight from moving the All-Ireland finals to July is "worth it" in terms of the benefit to club players.

GAA • 11 Dec 21

GPA chief executive officer Tom Parsons, left, and Cliona's Foundation chief executive officer Brendan Ring

Passionate Parsons ready to start repaying the GPA

Tom Parsons has not yet officially started his new role as CEO of the Gaelic Players Association but he's putting his own stamp on the organisation.

GAA • 03 Jul 21

Tom Parsons named as new CEO of the GPA

Former Mayo footballer Tom Parsons has been appointed the new CEO of the Gaelic Players Association, replacing former Dublin rival Paul Flynn.

GAA • 21 May 21

Parsons in action against Dublin in 2016

Another Mayo retirement as Parsons steps away

Mayo's Tom Parsons has announced his retirement from inter-county football.

GAA • 05 Jan 21

Tom Parsons is on the verge of a remarkable comeback

Mayo the team that simply refuses to die

Tom Parsons is on the verge of a return to inter-county football after more than a year out and he sums up Mayo's incredible spirit.

GAA • 04 Aug 19

Tom Parsons is aiming to be back in the Red and Green shirt soon

Tom Parsons: I have somebody's ligaments in my knee

Mayo footballer Tom Parsons has revealed that his knee reconstruction involved grafting ligaments from other parts of his body, as well as those of a deceased donor.

GAA • 28 Sep 18

Tom Parsons has won three Connacht titles with Mayo

Parsons sets sights on Mayo return after final surgery

Tom Parsons is fully focused on a return to the green and red jersey as he recovers from the final operation on the horrific knee injury he suffered earlier this year.

GAA • 22 Sep 18

Tom Parsons will undergo another operation on his knee in September

'Magic reception' helps Parsons with reality check

Tom Parsons is facing further surgery on his knee but is starting to feel some improvement, four weeks after sustaining the horror injury in Mayo's Connacht SFC quarter-final defeat to Galway.

GAA • 11 Jun 18

Parsons suffered the horrific defeat in the Connacht quarter-final defeat to Galway

Tom Parsons reveals extent of 'excruciating' injury

Mayo footballer Tom Parsons says he is in good spirits despite the gruesome injury which has put paid to his 2018 season.

GAA • 31 May 18

Tom Parsons was told he suffered one of the most rare injuries in sport

Parsons injury described as 'one of rarest in sport'

Mayo star Tom Parsons underwent surgery on his knee on Saturday following the serious injury he sustained during his side's Connacht SFC quarter-final defeat to Galway at MacHale Park.

GAA • 21 May 18

Tom Parsons suffered a serious knee injury against Galway.

Parsons: 'My comeback will be stronger than my setback'

Mayo's Tom Parsons has vowed to come back from the serious knee injury he suffered during his side's Connacht SFC quarter-final defeat to Galway at MacHale Park.

GAA • 15 May 18

A dejected Donal Vaughan after the final whistle

Colm O'Rourke: Mayo are in terminal decline

Stephen Rochford has, once again, a huge job on his hands to lift Mayo for a summer charge. But The Sunday Game panel believe their best days are now behind them.

GAA • 13 May 18

Tom Parsons says Mayo will still have a say in the championship

Mayo are 'still in the game', says Tom Parsons

Mayo midfielder Tom Parsons has stressed that his side are "still in the game" despite the one-point loss to Galway in a tense Connacht Football Championship semi-final in Salthill last Sunday.

GAA • 13 Jun 17

Ronan McNamee battles for possession against mayo's Lee Keegan

Mayo remain in relegation dogfight despite dramatic win

Kevin McLoughlin scored a stoppage time winner for Mayo against Tyrone at Healy Park which means their Division fate will be decided in the final round of fixtures.

GAA • 26 Mar 17

An ugly mass brawl in the fifth minute of injury-time saw Tom Parsons singled out against Kerry

Parsons suspended for Roscommon tie

Mayo's Tom Parsons will serve a one-game following last night's meeting of Croke Park's Central Hearing Committee.

GAA • 17 Feb 17

Parsons takes on Dublin's Paddy Andrews at Croke Park in the replayed All-Ireland final

Mayo players believe we can win Sam - Parsons

Tom Parsons says that the belief in this Mayo squad remains unshaken and they are certain that they can win an All-Ireland in the coming years despite three final defeats in the last five years.

GAA • 14 Oct 16

GAA Digest: Tipp make one change for Limerick

The Tipperary hurling team to play Limerick in the Munster Championship semi-final shows one change as Patrick Maher returns to action.

GAA • 17 Jun 16

Tom Parsons