Kerry's James Costello: Minor needs to make return to U18

Costello added that recent All-Ireland minor finals have proven “tough enough watching” as U17s are too young to be put into that “pressure situation”.

Kerry Manager James Costello. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Tommy Grealy

U18, and not the current U17 age-grade, is the “natural fit” for inter-county level minor, according to Kerry manager James Costello, who believes the split season provides the perfect environment for a seamless return to U18.

Central Council was unsuccessful earlier this year in its attempt to have U19 replace the existing U17 and U20 inter-county championships, but the issue will be revisited at a Special Congress in the autumn.