Anger as Masters gets the boot

THE man behind the motion to revive the All-Ireland Masters series has expressed disappointment after it was rejected at the GAA’s Annual Congress last weekend.

John Pat Sheridan, a member of Burrishoole GAA club in Mayo, captained the county’s Masters footballers to an All-Ireland title in 2009 and was also the driving force behind the motion to have the competition recognised officially again by Croke Park.

Speaking after it was defeated by 54% to 46% after a vote last Saturday, Sheridan questioned the GAA’s commitment to encouraging participation in Gaelic games.