Public stay away but players committed to Railway Cup

THE public continue to vote with their feet, indicating the continuing lack of interest in the interprovincial competitions, but the majority of players remain committed to their future.

And, while GAA President Sean Kelly shares the enthusiasm of sponsor Martin Donnelly, he says that it's time for the Association at large to take a more serious approach if the games are to have a future.

"We have given a commitment the hurling final was played in Rome last year and this year the football final was played in Paris.