Kevin O’Donovan offers plan for Cork GAA

The establishment of a player development programme from minor upwards and a representative body for club players, the implementation of a regeneration project for hurling in Cork City and the appointment of a Director for football, hurling and a head of physical development are among the 25 proposals formulated by Cork GAA coaching officer Kevin O’Donovan to arrest the decline of both codes in the county.

In a 16-page document circulated to club delegates at the end of last night’s County Board meeting unbeknownst to the top table, O’Donovan said there is little doubt an urgent need for significant improvement at all levels in Cork now prevails.

“While the extent of our decline will continue to be perused until we grace Croke Park again, it is appropriate to first shift the discussion towards the broader landscape,” he remarked. Outlining his 25 proposals, the coaching officer was adamant his document, which is primarily focused on increasing participation and performances levels, was part of no coup.