Option to allow U18s to play underage and adult is the solution, county board meeting hears

Kevin O'Donovan, Cork Gaa CEO/Secretary.

The Croke Park age grade option that facilitates U18 players lining out in underage and adult club competitions in the same year is the “solution” to help struggling clubs, it was argued at Tuesday’s Cork county board meeting.

Of the three age grade options adopted by Central Council last January, the third and final option allows U18 players to play both minor and adult in the same season, subject to a handful of special conditions.