Finnerty says Ring counties like ‘second class citizens’

Former Mayo hurling coach Pete Finnerty argues the GAA has to stimulate hurling at Christy Ring Cup level to aid the development of the game.

Galway’s two-time All-Ireland winner, who presided over his neighbouring county between 2008 and ’10, feels it’s “grossly unfair” that the finals of each competition are played in Croke Park as early as June and are being treated by “second class citizens”.

Finnerty would like to see the Christy Ring Cup decider staged on the undercard of an All-Ireland final.