Working to a new beginning

A LOW-KEY meeting at the end of a very turbulent season — that was the major outcome from the Limerick GAA County Convention of over 300 club delegates in Kilmallock last night.

The turbulence that tore the county asunder in the early months of the year (senior hurling panel/management dispute) got a mention, but not much more than that. “My function is to implement the decisions of the club delegates,” said chairman Liam Lenihan in a lengthy address, rejecting any criticism that the board could have acted more decisively to end the dispute.

He went on to thank controversial manager Justin McCarthy and his selectors and backroom team for their contribution in the 2010 season, along with the players who stepped in to take over from those who were in dispute, before welcoming new manager Donal O’Grady on board.