Páraic Duffy to stand down as Director General

STEPPING DOWN..Paraic Duffy will end his time as the GAA’s Director General in March

PARAIC Duffy, the Director General of the GAA, will step down from his role on March 31, 2018, the Association has announced.

He notified Central Council and Management Committee of his decision today, stating: “I am privileged to have had the opportunity to serve as Ard Stiúrthóir for the past ten years.

“I would like to express my thanks to the four GAA Presidents with whom I have worked, Nickey Brennan, Christy Cooney, Liam Ó Néill and Aogán Ó Fearghail, to the members of Central Council, Management Committee and other national committees, to our staff in Croke Park, and to officials, volunteers and staff at provincial, county and club levels for their constant support and encouragement.

“I look forward to working with Uachtarán Aogán Ó Fearghail and Uachtarán-tofa John Horan on a range of projects over the next few months.”