Limerick’s rules vote sparks row

GRASSROOTS GAA clubs in Limerick are furious after a county board meeting on Monday night backed the implementation of controversial playing rules on a permanent basis.

Though chairman Liam Lenihan last night insisted all procedures were followed, one club official described the voting process as ‘a sham, a shambles’ while another has called for an emergency meeting before this weekend’s congress in Cork.

Clubs are especially incensed that by voting to support rule changes relating to late tackles and abuse of officials they unknowingly backed the yellow card replacement format, which they vehemently opposed.