Lilywhites tackle €200,000 deficit

KILDARE GAA officials will be meeting with players and managers to discuss cost-cutting measures for 2012 to wipe out a €200,000 deficit.

The Lilywhites’ board have asked clubs to come up with ideas before county convention next month. County treasurer Martin Whyte broke the news to club delegates at Tuesday night’s board’s meeting, insisting management and players will receive the full backing of the board.

However, the process of clearing the debt will take a minimum of two years and county chairman John McMahon said no area could be ruled out for cuts and he will be meeting Kieran McGeeney and the players to discuss their options.