Croker rule change gathers pace as congress nears

THE GAA’s rank-and-file members are edging towards historic change on the opening up of Croke Park at next week’s annual congress.

A number of counties have backed moves this week to hand power to central council on the use of headquarters, tilting the balance in favour of a change in Rule 42. The increased grassroot role is seen as key in the shift.

Galway, Donegal, Meath, Tipperary and Waterford have supported motions on the use of Croke Park for other sports.