Decision not down to Kelly

GAA President Sean Kelly has not ruled out a temporary derogation of Rule 42 being decided by a simple majority of delegates at the upcoming Congress in April.

While this would substantially increase the chances of a landmark change of policy to permit rugby and soccer to be played in Croke Park, Mr Kelly said yesterday that it would 'probably' be a decision for the Management Committee and the Central Council, making it clear, it wouldn't just be a matter of him ruling on it.

"It would not be just a change of rule, but also a change of policy,'' he commented.