Bailey accuses GAA of failing hurling in the capital

DUBLIN chairman John Bailey has accused GAA authorities of failing hurling in the capital by deciding not to play the county’s All-Ireland minor hurling semi-final before the county seniors’ last-eight fixture in Croke Park on August 20.

Dublin claimed an historic first Leinster title in the minor grade in 22 years with their win over Wexford at the start of the month, but their next game, against Limerick, has been scheduled for O’Moore Park, Portlaoise, 60 miles from where the footballers will be continuing their push for the Sam Maguire that same day.

Dublin were granted a stand-alone date at HQ for their quarter-final due to the expected weight of demand for tickets inside the capital.