Dave Barry: ‘Gaelic football may be a cultural mainstay, but that doesn’t mean it can’t evolve’

Former Cork star Dave Barry has called on the GAA to take immediate measures to improve Gaelic football as a spectacle.

The two-time All-Ireland winner doesn’t fear for the game because it is embedded in Irish culture but is concerned more people will be driven away by the prevalent defensive styles.

In the midst of what has been a largely disappointing All-Ireland championship to date following a similarly poor one last season, the ex-Cork City midfielder Barry wants to see the GAA make rule changes to make Gaelic football more exciting.