GAA may require more Government aid in 2021

County going before the exclusive club window is the safer option, although doubts about meaningful crowds returning to games until the latter half of 2021 are a major stumbling block

Croke Park during the Kilkenny-Waterford All-Ireland semi-final. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Grealy

The GAA may require further financial assistance from the Government to go ahead with an inter-county season next year.

With crowds expected to be severely restricted for the first half of 2021 at least, plans to stage the Allianz Leagues and the Championship prior to the club season may have to be reviewed.