THE Hurling Development Committee considered plans to end provincial championships it emerged at the weekend Congress.

IN the absence of any motions on Rule 42, governing the use of Croke Park for other sports, the big issue facing delegates at this week’s annual GAA Congress in Killarney relates to the format of the All-Ireland hurling championship over the next two seasons and possibly beyond.

THE GAA yesterday revealed historic plans to break up the existing All-Ireland hurling championship into three tiers by 2005.

The GAA's high profile Hurling Development Committee this afternoon revealed extensive proposals for the restructuring of the All-Ireland hurling championship.

GAA PRESIDENT Seán Kelly has yet to finalise the matter of player representation at official level at Croke Park, pointing out yesterday that he hoped to be in a position to do so shortly. Mr Kelly was speaking after the publication of the membership of the various national committees he has established following intensive research over the winter months.

NINE candidates are in the running for the two prestigious positions of GAA trustees at this weekend’s Congress.

THE GAA is not in a financial position to complete the redevelopment of Croke Park in the short term, even in the event of receiving planning permission to retain the Hill 16 end as a terrace.