Relegation: GAA’s hidden horror

It’s the taboo word within the club game.

Relegation: GAA’s hidden horror
Mon, 26 Nov, 2012 - 00:00
Terry Reilly

Relegation. When it strikes, a club is cast in shame, drastic reviews take place and for those communities defined by the senior team it makes the winter longer, darker and depressing.

When that club has a name that used to strike fear into opponents across the land it hurts all the more.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Save €40 on an Annual Subscription.​

Continue reading within unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber benefits.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Cork v Galway - Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Final Cork begin National League defence against Waterford
Galway United Open Session Galway GAA sell naming rights for Pearse Stadium
Connacht v Leinster - GAA Interprovincial Hurling Championship Semi-Final Hurling interpros now off the table despite plans
CourtsGaaPlace: Mayo SFCPlace: BellacorickPlace: Bord na MónaPlace: OweninnyPlace: IrelandPlace: north MayoPlace: LondonPerson: Liam MellowsPerson: ArdrahanPerson: Seamus KennyPerson: KiltanePerson: Paddy CorriganPerson: RoryPerson: PaddyPerson: Tony GaughanPerson: John ScanlonPerson: KilcommonEvent: All-Ireland Club SHC finalOrganisation: GAAOrganisation: GalwayOrganisation: ClarinbridgeOrganisation: CarnmoreOrganisation: O’Loughlin GaelsOrganisation: Galway County BoardOrganisation: Buffers AlleyOrganisation: WexfordOrganisation: All-IrelandOrganisation: ESBOrganisation: LondonOrganisation: ParnellsOrganisation: MayoOrganisation: ErrisOrganisation: Belmullet
<p>Deteriorating conditions late in Sunday's drawn Munster final between Gaultier and Aghada meant the winner-on-the-day protocol could not be followed. Pic: Noel Sweeney</p>

Gaultier’s dual players set to avoid two Munster finals in one weekend

READ NOW

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Anthony Daly
Anthony Daly

At the heart of the GAA

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited