Ballyhale's Michael Fennelly critical of condensed club calendar

Ballyhale Shamrocks captain Michael Fennelly has added his voice to the criticism of the condensed club calendar, bemoaning that Christmas was “cancelled” as the prepared for Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final win over Slaughtneil.

“I don’t think it’s a runner to be honest, Christmas is a time to switch off for a week or two, but you don’t even get to do that anymore now,” said the 35-year-old lecturer.