Hurling should get own funding, says Kelly

THE GAA is optimistic that the Government is prepared to give formal recognition to the game of hurling by grant-aiding it as a separate entity from Gaelic football.

Speaking at the Liam McCarthy Cup celebrations in Co Cork at the week-end, GAA president Seán Kelly made it clear they weren’t happy with the situation that has prevailed in the past whereby they were treated the same as rugby and soccer in the disbursement of grants to the various sporting bodies.

“We have two games,” he commented.