Controversial rule restricting U-16 activity deferred for 12 months

THE controversial rule passed at the recent Special Congress restricting players under 16 to activity at just one level above their age group, has been deferred.

Widespread concern at the implications of the proposal and agreement that it was a very difficult issue to deal with in rule format, led to a 12-month moratorium on its introduction being accepted at the weekend meeting of the Central Council.

Kerry chairman Sean Walsh pointed out that delegates at Kerry Bord na nÓg convention on Friday night had been very concerned about the possible effects of the rule, particularly in relation to what players would be registered and in what age group.