Walsh and Ó Fearghail expected to battle it out in presidential race

A tight vote is anticipated in Croke Park this evening in the battle to succeed Liam O’Neill as GAA president in 12 months’ time.

Seasoned observers of presidential races see it as a two-horse race between former Munster and Ulster chairmen Sean Walsh and Aogán Ó Fearghail.

However, ex-Leinster chair Sheamus Howlin is also understood to be picking up several votes.