Cathal Barrett fears Galway move to Munster would upset ‘balance’

Tipperary’s All-Star defender Cathal Barrett believes that a Galway move south to join Munster would be a major setback to Leinster and the overall balance of the All-Ireland Hurling Championship.

A Tribesmen bid to leave Leinster in 2018 appears to be gathering momentum, with frustration in Galway at the lack of home championship games and the refusal to allow their minor and U21 teams into Leinster. But All-Ireland winning corner-back Barrett said there is a “nice balance” between the two provinces at the moment and suggested that Galway leaving would lead to a predictable shoot-out each year between Dublin and Kilkenny.

“I think to keep the Leinster championship at the height that it is, I think it would be better if they (Galway) stayed in Leinster,” said Barrett.