Kelly backs minnows’ contest

GAA president Sean Kelly has insisted that the secondary competition for GAA minnows will go ahead next month, despite the Championship withdrawals of the Kerry hurlers and Tipperary footballers.

Croke Park’s GAC will decide on possible sanctions for both counties this weekend, with the Association’s management committee also planning to debate the issue.

However, despite claims from director general, Liam Mulvihill, that the crowded inter-county programme is reaching “boiling point”, Mr Kelly said that the GAA would press on with the competition, introduced to give early casualties in the Championship an opportunity to extend their season.