GAA ‘should ignore city extension’

THE GAA should ignore any potential extension of Waterford into Kilkenny in an effort to quell deep-rooted hurling rivalries, Waterford city councillors have urged.

The ‘turf war’ between the counties has taken another twist with the city council unanimously backing a proposal that the extension into Kilkenny should be granted.

But the GAA should be advised to keep hurling out of it and continue to follow the old boundary line, even if the extension is granted, said Cllr Mary Roche.