GAA Nua: Will more counties now decide to go behind closed doors?

Other county boards must be giving serious consideration to following the examples of Clare and Leitrim

Glenswilly jerseys are laid out prior to the Donegal County Senior Football Championship Round 1 match between Kilcar and Glenswilly at Towney Park in Kilcar. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Right now, just two of the 32 counties have opted to go behind closed doors with their championship games — but how long before more follow?

Wexford reached the semi-finals of their SHC without having to lock the gates of Chadwick’s Wexford Park although the battle for tickets for next Sunday’s final will undoubtedly put pressure on officials. The extra leeway for the six counties in Ulster where 400 spectators are permitted should ensure there will be supporters at the business end of their championships.