Westmeath and Carlow hit out at league plans

Carlow and Westmeath have drawn up an alternative National Hurling League proposal for consideration ahead of next month’s Central Council meeting.

Both counties are angry they have been left out of the recommended 12-team Division 1 and have drafted a different format to cater for the interests of all the Liam MacCarthy Cup teams in Ireland.

Carlow chairman Michael Meaney has warned they and Westmeath will “do what we have to do to get recognition for the hard work being done in our counties”.