Fogarty Forum: Inter-county season a case of too much, too soon

A fortnight out from the General Election, the GAA should be shouting about how much it contributes to Irish society. 

HEADACHE: It is the volume of league games in such a short period which causes the greatest anxiety with GAA officials. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Great weather we’re having, right? Wrong, if you’re a national GAA fixtures planner.

It’s the Irish inclination to believe something good will come at a cost and it’s the Central Competitions Control Committee’s (CCCC) to fear the worst even at the best of times. Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) , who in the last month have had to postpone a meeting in Thurles three times due to a lack of rain, would say a price has already been paid.