Still no resolution to Limerick dispute

A LONG and detailed debate but still no resolution to the Limerick hurling crisis – that was the outcome of last night’s monthly county board meeting in Claughaun.

It began with board secretary Mike O’Riordan informing the meeting of Croke Park’s refusal to get involved in a mediation role between the 24 players currently at odds with the senior hurling team management led by Justin McCarthy, which kicked off a sometimes stormy debate; a fairly obvious divide between the top table and the majority of those who spoke.

While disappointed with the refusal of Croke Park to get involved, county chairman Liam Lenihan was still in favour of going down the mediation route, suggesting a professional mediator should be brought in.