Council issues NFL play-off placings ruling

THE GAA’s Central Council ruled last night that there will have to be a play-off to decide placings in Division 2A of the Allianz National Football League in the event of an team finishing level on points with either Offaly or Longford tomorrow.

The decision was taken in response to a proposal put by Longford at last night’s pre-Congress meeting of the Council that points difference would apply in such an eventuality.

It will be recalled that Longford were awarded both points following their drawn game with Offaly — after it was decided that Offaly included a player who was ineligible.