Gillespie: Force Dubs to play away from Croker

Meath footballer Conor Gillespie has called on the Leinster Council to force Dublin to play at least one provincial game outside of Croke Park.

Dublin’s last provincial encounter outside of GAA HQ arrived back in 2006, a successful quarter-final clash at Pearse Park, Longford, and anger is mounting at the seemingly preferential treatment afforded to the reigning champions.

Dublin open their Leinster campaign at Croke Park on June 8 and regardless of how far they progress, all fixtures involving Jim Gavin’s outfit have been scheduled for HQ.