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Fogarty Forum: Kevin McStay won’t mind party-pooper perception

McStay mentioned recently that the FRC’s survey found people wanted more high-fielding, kicking and contests. It could be argued with some authority that allowing the short kick-out would contradict all three of those requests.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 - 02:15

John Fogarty

John Fogarty is the Irish Examiner’s GAA correspondent, with unique insights into the action on the pitch and in the Gaelic games’ corridors of power.

The sun is shining on Gaelic football and Kevin McStay wants to build a roof.

It would be a good time if only that we are still coming down from one of the best, if not the happiest championship in living memory and his native Mayo bear the biggest smiles.

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