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.

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.