Galway delegates say ‘yes’ to Leinster

GALWAY GAA delegates last night gave their backing for their senior hurlers to move into the Leinster championship — despite most of the top officers in the county vehemently opposing it.

Delegates voted in a secret ballot by 66 to 54 to give the plan the green light — even though only two speakers spoke in favour of the proposal during the hour and a quarter debate.

Galway hurling captain David Collins, serving as the Liam Mellows delegate, and Hurling Board secretary John Fahey spoke in favour of moving into Leinster. But the move was strongly opposed by most speakers.