No row over Rome, insists European GAA

EUROPEAN GAA officials have dismissed suggestions that they are upset by the decision to play the Railway Cup Hurling Final in Rome next month.

Though the Italian capital has no GAA team, club or activity, the European governing body fully support the historic venture which will feature Leinster and Connacht on November 8.

“European GAA is hoping that this Railway Cup Final is a fantastic success and we hope that it goes on to be a regular fixture on the continent in future years,” Development Officer Paul Larkin said yesterday.