Jeff Lynskey says ‘exclusion’ disrespectful to Galway hurlers

Galway minor hurling manager Jeff Lynskey has slammed the “exclusion” of the county’s hurlers and said the decision to put the county’s U17 hurlers straight into an All-Ireland semi-final this year shows “a total lack of respect” to Galway.

Lynskey fully expects the county board’s motion allowing them to enter their minor and U21 teams into the respective Leinster championships will be defeated if it is discussed at Congress today.

However, he hopes the alternative suggestion of a group comprising Galway, Antrim and the preliminary losers in Leinster and Munster will in time be supported.