All-Ireland U17s await approval of Congress

The GAA will introduce an All-Ireland U17 championship in both codes should the proposal to raise the age eligibility for adult competition receive the green light at Congress.

All-Ireland U17s await approval of Congress
Wed, 14 Jan, 2015 - 00:00
Eoghan Cormican

The minor review workgroup are pushing for the establishment of a 16-team U17 football championship to “create a platform for less successful counties” and chairman Micheál Martin yesterday revealed the proposed competition could see a 2016 introduction.

The hurling championship, meanwhile, will replace the existing minor B and C competitions.

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