No resolution in sight as Rebel hurlers vote to remain on strike

A SECRET ballot taken by the Cork hurlers last night resulted in a unanimous decision to remain on strike with their footballing counterparts with both panels prepared to forego a season’s action if necessary.

The vote was taken at a meeting of the two panels in the Commons Inn hotel in Cork where the players were briefed by their representatives on developments in the stand-off, including the latest proposals put forward by LRC chief Kieran Mulvey and GAA Director General Paraic Duffy.

Significantly, player sources have indicated that it was “always intended” to discuss the proposals tabled by Mulvey and Duffy at a meeting of both panels. Though attention last night focused on the footballers’ suggestion that the hurlers return to action, in a larger context it is believed that the respect in which Duffy is held by the players may facilitate progress going forward.