Official in Laois GAA tells clubs there is 'a war coming' with other sports over players

A Laois GAA County Board official has told clubs at a county board meeting to "prepare for war" against other sports.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2017 - 16:23

A Laois GAA County Board official has told clubs at a county board meeting to "prepare for war" against other sports.

Ahead of underage soccer changing from winter to summer seasons, Kieran Leavy says "battle lines" must be drawn to stop young players from choosing other sports over gaelic games.

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Courts Gaa Heathrow Place: Portarlington Person: Kieran Leavy Person: Leavy Event: Gaelic Games Organisation: GAA Organisation: Laois GAA County Board Organisation: Laois GAA Organisation: Leinster Express Organisation: Midlands Organisation: Leinster Organisation: Newstalk

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