Wicklow GAA chiefs hit back in club scheduling row

Wicklow GAA chiefs have explained why senior football champions St Patrick’s were forced to play a Leinster club championship game less than 24 hours after their title win.

Wicklow GAA chiefs hit back in club scheduling row
Wed, 31 Oct, 2018 - 06:00
John Fogarty

Wicklow GAA chiefs have explained why senior football champions St Patrick’s were forced to play a Leinster club championship game less than 24 hours after their title win.

St Patrick’s beat Rathnew in the final replay on Saturday, before they were defeated by Rhode in their Leinster club SFC opener on Sunday.

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