GAA propose dropping U20 to U19 at inter-county level

Liam Kelly lifts the cup as Meath are All-Ireland Minor Champions for 2021. A proposal tabled by the GAA would effectively move minor from U17 to U19. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

The GAA are drafting a proposal to drop the U20 grade to U19 at inter-county level that would effectively make it the new minor grade.

The current minor grade of U17 would continue but it is envisaged that those football and hurling competitions would become developmental.