Padraic Joyce: 'Way too condensed' season needs to be stretched out 

A two-time All-Ireland winner himself as a player, Joyce said he feels sorry for elite players now who 'get no break' throughout the year, jumping from lengthy county to club seasons.

Galway manager Padraic Joyce arrives at the ground. Pic: Lorcan Doherty/Inpho

Galway boss Padraic Joyce says the inter-county season is 'way too condensed' and should be stretched out until the end of August.

The 2022 and 2024 All-Ireland final manager, currently riding high at the head of Division 1, reckons adding another four weeks to the county calendar 'would make a huge difference'.