Leinster football struggles not down to investment, says chairman

Pat Teehan reckons Dublin's dominance has inevitably taken a toll on other counties in Leinster.

2 March 2022; Leinster GAA began training over 30 new staff members who will shortly be taking up positions within Clubs right across the Province at the National Games Development Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. This expansion, in conjunction with host Clubs, will see these Coaches join some 90+ Games Development Staff currently providing support and guidance across Leinster. It is built on the success of the East Leinster Project, which was established in 2017 with the placement of Games Promotion Officer’s in five Counties of Kildare, Louth, Meath, Wexford and Wicklow. The success of this porject saw a direct increase in activity in areas such as Go Games, Camps and Schools Coaching. In addition a dramtic rise in volunteerism within the club. Speaking at the Leinster GAA Games Development Expansion Launch is Leinster GAA chairman Pat Teehan. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Leinster GAA chairman Pat Teehan has admitted he's 'worried' about the province's present football struggles but insists it's not down to a lack of coaching investment.

Dublin and Kildare are both locked in a relegation battle in Division 1 of the Allianz League while Meath and Offaly have similar issues at the foot of Division 2.