Clubs demand changes in county structures

GRASSROOTS clubs in Cork have called for an immediate and widespread overhaul of county GAA structures in the wake of several recent high profile stand-offs between players and the board.

The Cork GAA Clubs Forum, which was established as a result of club grievances during last winter’s bitter conflict, yesterday released its interim report, outlining the plans for the future development of Gaelic games in the county.

In a wide-ranging document, calls were made for all junior clubs to be represented at county board level, to model Cork GAA marketing plans on the successful Munster rugby brand model and to establish a supporters club to assist fundraising.