Officials in Dublin and Clare last night expressed their willingness to take part in the championship play-off belatedly offered to them yesterday by the Camogie Association - one which finally brought the lengthy saga to an end.

Player welfare issues remain an issue for the Galway ladies footballers, experienced midfielder Geraldine Conneally has admitted.

Many female GAA players have felt ‘stressed’ due to their playing commitments, according to the findings of a survey by the new Women’s GPA (WGPA)