Gaelic football 'not fit for purpose' says Wicklow skipper Healy

'I know in Wicklow town myself, we compete massively with rugby and soccer and at this present moment in time they just have a better product.'
Gaelic football 'not fit for purpose' says Wicklow skipper Healy

EASTERN PROMISE: Wicklow footballer Dean Healy with the Delaney Cup at St Conleth's GAA Park in Newbridge. Pic: Piaras Ă“ MĂ­dheach/Sportsfile

Wicklow captain Dean Healy says Gaelic football as a product is “not fit for purpose”.

While the county may be abuzz with anticipation ahead of Dublin coming to Aughrim for Sunday’s Leinster SFC quarter-final, veteran Healy sees difficulties for the game at club level.

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