Mayo hoping to avoid Six Nations clash

MAYO County Board have applied to the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) to change the throw-in time for their league game with Dublin to avoid a clash with Ireland’s Six Nations fixture against France.

The board are hoping for a bigger attendance and a possible spin-off for local businesses in Castlebar by changing the time from 7pm to 6.30pm as France host Ireland at 8pm the same night, Saturday February 11.

Sources in Mayo say Dublin have already agreed to the possible time change as have Setanta Sports, who will carry the game live from McHale Park.