Defiance of hurling's minnows is waning again

Twelve months on from the proposal to remove five counties from the Allianz League, the energy that defeated it is flagging

Tom Keenan of Fermanagh is tackled by Karl Murray of Longford during the Lory Meagher Cup final. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Twelve months on from the proposal to remove five counties with three or less adult hurling clubs from the Allianz League, the energy that defeated it is on the wane.

The panels and managements of Cavan, Fermanagh, Leitrim, Longford and Louth, faced with only championship hurling to look forward to in 2025, campaigned strongly against the Central Competitions Control Committee’s (CCCC) motion.