Five counties threatened with removal from Allianz Hurling League expected to retain places

Although Leitrim, Cavan, Fermanagh, Longford and Louth were consulted by the Central Competitions Control Committee on the idea to take them out of the competition from 2025 and redirect funding towards club, all five have now expressed their opposition to it.

EXPECTED TO REMAIN: Conor McShea of Fermanagh in action against Paddy Lynam, left, and Keelan Cox of Longford. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

The five counties threatened with removal from the Allianz Hurling League are expected to remain in the competition after Leitrim last night became the last of them to confirm they would reject the proposal.

Although Leitrim along with Cavan, Fermanagh, Longford and Louth were consulted by the Central Competitions Control Committee on the idea to take them out of the Allianz Hurling League from 2025 and redirect funding towards club, all five have now expressed their opposition to it.