Decision on semi-finals delayed until Monday

The GAA won’t decide until next Monday where to host the Division 1 semi-finals — but there is a distinct possibility Croke Park will once again stage a double-header.

A disappointing crowd of 11,342 attended the Cork v Down and Mayo v Kerry semi-final games in HQ last year, prompting speculation the top two teams would be given home advantage.

That may yet happen but with Dublin and Kildare guaranteed two of the last four spots — Tyrone have the other — and Jim Gavin’s side virtually certain of finishing in the top two, Croke Park is still a runner to host them.