Limerick clubs to seek special meeting

EIGHT Limerick clubs are set to call for a special meeting of the county board in a bid to table a motion of no confidence in under fire manager Justin McCarthy.

Late last week five clubs submitted requests for a special meeting of the board to discuss McCarthy’s position, but without any accompanying motion.

According to county PRO Helen Cross, however, all clubs are now aware of the proper procedure.

“Justin McCarthy was endorsed as Limerick senior hurling manager last December on a majority of 70-54.

“If the clubs want to re-visit that decision, then, according to General Rule, they must submit a ‘Notice of Motion’ to the county board – that is, a motion of no-confidence in Justin McCarthy.

“If they do so, the county board will hold that meeting as quickly as possible. On Saturday night, county secretary (Mike O’Riordan) wrote to all the clubs informing them of this, updating them on what’s happening.

“He also informed them if they have any difficulty with the actual wording of the motion, he has no difficulty in helping them out. We have to do our job, he has to do his; if the wording doesn’t come in properly it would be ruled out of order. I presume they will take his advice, and that they will submit that notice of motion quickly; if that happens, then as soon as we can (presumably five days’ notice to all the clubs), we’ll hold that meeting.

“The county board is anxious to have this sorted out as soon as possible. It’s been going on since last October, it’s a headache for everyone. In the best interests of Limerick hurling it has to be sorted out now.”

Last night, it was confirmed that at least eight clubs will be taking the advice of the county secretary and submitting a new request for a special county board meeting, along with that Notice of Motion.