Majority of Munster counties not impressed by ‘B’ championship plans

The majority of Munster’s developing football counties are against the idea of an All-Ireland ‘B’ championship.

Ahead of Saturday’s Central Council meeting to discuss a possible motion for the 2017 season, Clare, Tipperary and Waterford are set to oppose any of the proposals that redirect weaker counties into a lower tier following the end of their provincial interests.

Limerick have put forward their own recommendation, calling for the end of the league in two years’ time and the championship to be split into two after league-based provinces with “Competition One” comprising the 16 teams that finish in Division 1 and 2 at the end of next year’s national league. “Competition Two” would be made up of Division 3 and 4 counties. Cork as well as Kerry officials will meet among themselves in the coming days to discuss which of the 18 proposals each county will support.