McCarthy gathers group to tackle underage proposals

GAA president asks all four provincial chairmen to help explore motions including introduction of U19 grade

Weighing up options: GAA President Larry McCarthy at the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3 match between Cork and Clare at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Pic: by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

GAA president Larry McCarthy has appointed a committee to come up with underage grade proposals before the end of the year.

A Special Congress is expected to be called this autumn to debate the recommendations from the group, which includes the four provincial chairmen – Ger Ryan (Munster), Ciarán MacLaughlin (Ulster), John Murphy (Connacht) and Pat Teehan (Leinster).