Former GAA president Nickey Brennan says financial aid needed to fund early start to 2021

'It is imperative clubs get going at the earliest opportunity. You need to get young people out there playing and giving them an outlet'

Former GAA President Nickey Brennan speaking during the GAA Annual Congress last February. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

The GAA will require additional funds or borrowings if they are to start the 2021 inter-county season in February, former president Nickey Brennan believes.

As the organisation considers the stark financial ramifications of going with county first, the Kilkenny man can see another State subvention or loans being required to run off the Allianz Leagues and Championships in the first half of the new year.