Cork U17 hurling manager John Considine is occupied with beating Dublin in Croke Park tomorrow, but at the same time he is well aware of the dual purpose nature of his role.

Galway GAA chief executive John Hynes has expressed “grave concern” for the future of Galway hurling unless the county’s minor and U21 teams are properly catered for.

The GAA will introduce an All-Ireland U17 championship in both codes should the proposal to raise the age eligibility for adult competition receive the green light at Congress.

AT THE dawn of the millennium, things looked good for Waterford rugby club Waterpark.