Maughan concern as students face ever-increasing workload

Forcing young GAA players to cram their third-level commitments and inter-county training into their schedules at this time of year has been described as “grossly unfair” by a leading manager.

Former inter-county boss John Maughan, who is currently in charge of the senior footballers of NUI Galway, is preparing his side for tomorrow night’s FBD Connacht League final against Mayo in Castlebar.

With the Sigerson Cup also getting under way next Tuesday, Maughanbelieves the pressure being heaped on his young players has become almost too much to bear.