GAA to stage Congress in October to change hurling format

It had initially been expected that any proposed changes to the competition would be put forward to Congress next February.

Thu, 27 Apr, 2017 - 12:17

A Special Congress to alter the format of the All-Ireland senior hurling championship in time for next year is strongly mooted to take place this October, writes John Fogarty.

It had initially been expected that any proposed changes to the competition would be put forward to Congress next February.

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