Clubs seek lower age limit on playing senior

The minimum age limit for football and hurling at adult club level could be relaxed, just one year after it was introduced.

At Congress two years ago, the minor review committee was successful with a playing eligibility motion, part of which allowed only those players aged over 17 to line out at adult club level. It came into force last year but has not gone down well with clubs, particularly rural ones who have found it difficult to field teams.

Clubs from at least three counties — Kildare, Kilkenny, and Wicklow — are making similar attempts for the rule to be amended so that all 17-year-olds are allowed to play for their club at senior, intermediate, or junior level.