‘Slap in the face for second-tier hurling counties’

MEATH hurling manager John Andrews has described the GAA’s decision to allow their NHL Division 2A tie against Carlow to go ahead at Éire Óg’s ground on Saturday as a ‘slap in the face’ to all second-tier hurling counties.

The postponed tie had originally been fixed for Dr Cullen Park where it was due to be the curtain raiser to the Fitzgibbon Cup final. However Croke Park subsequently pencilled in another college fixture for the county ground and approved the switch of the league game to the new venue.

“What I’m saying should have no reflection on the Éire Óg club who have a fabulous pitch and fabulous clubhouse,” said Andrews on Newstalk’s ‘Extra Time’ programme.