GPA eyes reduced demand on young stars

GPA chiefs will recommend major changes to fixtures and competitions between January and March in a bid to tackle the demands placed on young players.

The recommendations follow a research project, the largest of its kind undertaken, which focused on the burden faced by those juggling inter-county and third-level commitments.

It is understood that date changes are being proposed to the competition structures during the first three months of the year while there is also support for the U21 competitions to be re-graded to U20.