Ciaran Carey: GAA Congress motion preventing players lining out with weaker counties ‘silly’

Kerry hurling manager Ciaran Carey has branded as “silly” a motion to this year’s GAA’s Annual Congress aimed at deleting the rule which allows players from stronger counties represent those from further down the pecking order.

The Kingdom have been a beneficiary of Rule 6.9 designated as ‘Special Eligibility Provision for Hurling’ with Patrick Kelly, a 2013 All-Ireland winner with Clare, lining out for his adopted county this year and last and playing a huge role in Kerry’s recent rise.

Division 2A and Christy Ring champions last season, Kerry started competitive life this term with a 1-24 to 2-14 win away to Laois on Sunday in Division 1B that was far more comfortable and composed than even that scoreline suggests.