CCCC insist July dates be retained for All-Ireland finals

There is strong support among national officials including GAA president Jarlath Burns, who wasn't at the meeting, for the All-Ireland finals to push into August.

JULY FINALS: At Saturday’s Ard Chomhairle meeting, the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) made it clear that their recommendation is for the split season to be retained with the All-Ireland senior finals taking place before the end of July. . Pic:Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

A vote to recommend moving the All-Ireland senior finals into August from next year is expected to take place at September’s Central Council meeting.

At Saturday’s Ard Chomhairle meeting, the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) made it clear that their recommendation is for the split season to be retained with the All-Ireland senior finals taking place before the end of July.