Munster chiefs defend delayed throw-in decision

THE GAA’s Munster Council last night insisted that the ‘correct decision’ was made in delaying the throw-in of yesterday’s Munster SHC quarter-final between Cork and Tipperary in Páirc Uí Chaoimh due to the televised coverage of the Ulster SFC tie between Donegal and Down running late.

Spokesman Jim Forbes also revealed that both the Cork and Tipperary camps had no problems with the decision taken.

“Personally I think it was the correct decision. It wasn’t the ideal situation but it was spur of the moment. Initially at about quarter past three, we were informed that there was some delay in the first-half of the Ulster football match with added on time.