Brennan unsure of All-Ireland club change

GAA PRESIDENT Nickey Brennan remains to be convinced that it would be ‘practical’ to complete the AIB All-Ireland stages of the club championships before Christmas.

But he admitted yesterday the idea was being considered at committee level and that it had ‘some merit,’ particularly in relation to hurling.

Under the current arrangement, he feels that Antrim are placed at a serious disadvantage because their club champions invariably get to the All-Ireland semi-final. In real terms it denies the county management the services of these players for the early rounds of the League, a situation which will be more challenging next year when they compete in Division One.