Fogarty Forum: How August All-Ireland finals can work
August finals would allow the All-Ireland championships to reclaim the summer.
Limerick playing captain Cian Lynch, left, and injured team captain Declan Hannon celebrate as they lift the Liam MacCarthy Cup 2023 All-Ireland hurling final. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
Exactly why should there be August All-Ireland finals?
A July finish is too tight for the senior championship structures and schedules that are in place. The intensity of the schedule has put an incredible strain on supporters, volunteers, players, and management teams.
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