Dooley fumes over Ring Cup final ‘insult’

WESTMEATH hurling boss Johnny Dooley last night branded the decision to fix their Christy Ring final for Friday night in Croke Park (7.30pm) as “an insult” to weaker counties.

The Offaly legend said opponents Carlow were “just as annoyed” with the decision and claimed the two counties had “drawn the short straw by being shoved” out to Friday.

“It must be a long time since the gates of Croke Park were opened for a Friday night game. We are very annoyed about this.