Dempsey’s plea to retain interpros

Ulster 2-26 Leinster 3-21 (aet)

He watched his side reeled in by a Peter Harte goal and two late clinching frees from Donegal star Michael Murphy but bemoaned the lack of credit given to the competition by authorities.

He backed an idea floated by GAA president Liam O’Neill to complete the All-Ireland Club championships in the one calendar year and believes this could allow the inter-provincials regain their lustre.