GAA officials in crisis talks as emigration threatens clubs’ survival

As emigration threatens the survival of GAA clubs in one of its greatest strongholds, senior figures in the association are to hold a special meeting on the situation in Kerry tonight.

The chairmen of all clubs in South Kerry and divisional board officers have been asked to meet in Caherciveen with Eamon O’Sullivan, central council representative, Joe Crowley of the Munster council, and Kerry County Board secretary Peter Twiss.

The meeting was triggered by a crisis facing the GAA on Valentia Island — home to one of the all-time football legends Mick O’Connell. The club is struggling to find 15 players to make a team.