Conway warns on open draw

KERRY chairman Jerome Conway has hit out those calling for the introduction of an open draw in the All-Ireland senior championships.

Wed, 15 Dec, 2010 - 00:00

Fintan O’Toole

He warned of the serious consequences such a move would have for funding received by county boards by provincial councils.

Conway revealed Kerry received over €1.2m in grants from the Munster Council in 2010 and believes county boards would find it impossible to source similar levels of income if the provincial championships were abolished.

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Courts Gaa Place: Fitzgerald Stadium Person: Conway Person: Kerry Person: Jerome Conway Person: John Meyler Event: All-Ireland senior championships Event: All-Ireland Event: Champions League Event: All-Ireland championships Event: All-Ireland Football Championship Event: Munster championship Event: Munster Football Championships Event: Munster senior Event: Christy Ring Cup Organisation: Munster Council Organisation: Kerry Organisation: Cork

<p>Down players celebrate with the cup. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile</p>

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