Tom Parsons
Tom Parsons is the Chief Executive of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA), an organization dedicated to advocating for Gaelic athletes in Ireland. A former intercounty player himself, having represented Mayo, Parsons has been vocal about the challenges facing amateur athletes in a rapidly commercializing sport. He has highlighted the economic impact of intercounty players, notably the financial losses they incur while generating significant revenue for the GAA. Under his leadership, the GPA has engaged with government bodies to seek better support and recognition for players, especially in light of the rising costs of living that have affected their ability to maintain amateur status. Parsons emphasizes the importance of creating a value proposition for players to ensure the preservation of the amateur ethos in Gaelic games.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ireland | 2 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,736 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 2 | 5,030,000 | 4,736 | $5,100 | 5$ |
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Tom Parsons, chief executive of the GPA, indicated both moves would probably result in kickback from intercounty players.
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Ireland:
Tom Parsons, the chief executive of the Gaelic Players Association, warned that the support of amateur status cannot be guaranteed in the future.
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