The Gaelic Players Association launched the Jim Madden Leadership Programme which is aimed an inspiring players to become a new generation of community heroes.

The Programme will develop a group of county players from hurling, camogie, Gaelic football - men's and ladies - with the necessary skills, motivation and experience to become successful leaders in the community. 

This Programme, the first of its kind in Ireland, is made possible thanks to the support of Michael Madden and his family who are dedicating the new curriculum to the memory of their late father Jim who was a tireless grassroots GAA and community activist in Tipperary.

Gaelic Players Association CEO Dessie Farrell said: "We are deeply indebted to Michael Madden and his family for having the foresight, courage and generosity to help develop a new cohort of leaders from within the county playing body.

"This Programme is unique yet it is inspired by the legacy of Jim Madden and the many selfless community volunteers who underpin our games and our society.

"This is the first time a GPA Programme will have an intake of elite female athletes from camogie and Gaelic football - a historic step for the Games and the development of player welfare across the sports.

"Tailored to suit county players, the new syllabus will sit centrally in the GPA Player Development Programme and will help players to harness the many transferable skills they develop at the top level of their sport."

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