Rethink urged on ‘maor uisce’ ban after sweltering Sunday

GAA officials nationwide were united yesterday in their condemnation of regulations which have banned water carriers from entering the field of play.

Brought in at the start of this year’s National League, the issue took on added significance over the weekend when temperatures soared into the mid and high-20s from Belfast to Waterford.

Under the guidelines, players must make their way to the sidelines to take on water as ‘maor uisce’ are no longer allowed on the pitch. Throwing bottles onto the field has also been outlawed.