John Fogarty: Time to give hurling the football final slot

Why does the hurling championship have to commence at the same time as football in April when there is ample time in May, June, and July?

Cork have a gaping three-week break in their provincial campaign. Provincial finalists have a yawning four weeks to wait for their All-Ireland semi-finals. Does there really need to be two weeks between All-Ireland quarter and semi-finals? Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

For the second year in a row, the GAA are set to release their finalised master fixtures on this, the shortest day of the year.

No amount of Christmas cheer is going to boost the immunity of the GAA leaders from a sense of déjà vu.