Howlin: no benefit in moving club games

LEINSTER COUNCIL chairman Seamus Howlin is unconvinced that the provincial club championships should be moved to an alternative time in the calendar to avoid worsening winter conditions.

Last week’s Leinster semi-final between Portlaoise and Clara had to be abandoned three minutes into the second half due to fears for player safety after the constant rain made the pitch unplayable.

The Connacht football final between Charlestown and Corofin had already fallen victim to the sodden conditions the night before and the belief is that such biblical conditions will only become more common in the years to come.