Counties ponder challenge over delay to reinstate replays

CENTRAL COUNCIL could face opposition from Leinster counties after they decided to delay the reintroduction of replays in provincial first round and quarter-final games until next year.

The Irish Examiner understands a number of the province’s county boards have raised questions about Ard Chomhairle’s right to postpone the Wexford and Kildare motion, which was passed in Congress on Saturday.

GAA president Christy Cooney explained afterwards the decision had been made as fixtures were already set in place for the remainder of this year. However, the legitimacy of Central Council’s action could be countered.