Football and hurling leagues set to throw in on same weekend in January

Teams are permitted to begin collective training on December 7.

EARLY START: Cormac O'Brien wins possession for Cork during the 2024 Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match against Clare. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

The Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues are to commence on the same January weekend next year in what is looking like one of the busiest starts to a GAA inter-county season.

For the first time since 2020, the two competitions are expected to launch simultaneously on January 25 and 26.