LGFA defend their decision to scrap underage All-Ireland championships

LGFA Chief Executive Helen O'Rourke said:  “We took into consideration the health and safety of our players, their families, match officials and our voluntary members overseeing games while we still live with Covid-19 in our communities, as well as the shortened playing season"

 “Player welfare” was a key factor in the LGFA decision not to schedule All-Ireland championships at U14, U16, and U18 level for the season ahead, LGFA CEO Helen O’Rourke has said.

The LGFA has informed counties provincial championships can be organised at these age-grades up to the end of August, but for the second year in-a-row there will be no All-Ireland series at U14, U16, or minor level.