The official launch of the Club Players' Association (CPA) will take place on January 9.

The newly-formed players' body confirmed the launch date at an as yet unnamed GAA club following a meeting in Croke Park. Club players will be able to register for free and without a membership charge.

In a statement, the CPA said: "The official launch of the Club Players Association will take place on 9 January. The venue for the launch will be a GAA club. Registration for all GAA players will be free, there will no membership charge to players or payment to any members for services to the CPA.

"At the launch the CPA will announce details of the player registration process and player representation."

Declan Brennan, who was one of the driving forces behind the formation of the Club Players' Association, outlined the key areas he hopes to deal with regarding the issues that affect GAA club players in the modern day. 

"Following the launch, the CPA will represent the Club Players' perspective and ensure the players have a voice at club, county, provincial and national level. We have encouraged players to get involved in their club committees, emphasizing the GAA belongs to all of us equally," he said.

"The aim here is a meaningful programme of competitive games for all club players. We appreciate all the feedback provided so far to us, representing the full spectrum of views within the GAA.

"Hopefully the outcome will be a better GAA for all of us, volunteers, players, administrators and supporters. The last few weeks have highlighted a series of the issues causing players serious concern."

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