Galway chief fires parting shot at Leinster underage decision

Outgoing Galway hurling committee chairman Joe Byrne has fired a parting shot at the Leinster Council and GAA headquarters for its refusal to allow Galway underage teams partake in the Leinster championships.

Byrne, who stepped down from the role as chairman after the permitted five years, said the Leinster Council’s decision not permit the Tribesmen entry to the minor and U21 championships is “not in the interest of Galway hurling or hurling in general”.

And Byrne hinted that denying entry to Galway’s underage teams could impact the future participation of the senior Galway hurlers in the Leinster championship.