Will Proposal B pass? Tiny margin to decide GAA's biggest decision

Once Special Congress came into view, the debate started. For some, it amounted to little more than soundbites.  Both sides of any argument can slip into instant entrenchment.

Once Special Congress came into view, the debate started. For some, it amounted to little more than soundbites.  Both sides of any argument can slip into instant entrenchment.

Back in late February 2017, a motion brought by Wexford and Tipperary to formally recognise the Club Players Association (CPA) was causing a ruction at Congress.

The mood was turning ugly, so former president Nickey Brennan did the most sensible thing. He suggested pulling the motion before things were said that either side couldn’t come back from, and pledged to re-engage with the CPA.