All-Ireland round robin system to be retained for next season

Central Council also voted to endorse a motion to Congress next year that calls for All-Ireland finals level after normal time to go to replays. 

The idea of introducing a third tier championship in Gaelic football has been parked for the time being. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

The current All-Ireland senior football championship structure has been kept for next season.

In a mammoth five-hour Central Council meeting in Croke Park on Saturday, delegates voted that the proposed new format, an enhanced qualifiers system, will not be introduced until 2026 if it is backed at Congress next year.