Fogarty Forum: Play Antrim v Armagh in Belfast and move on

Connacht GAA estimated they lost out on over €100,000 as a consequence of their pre-season tournament not being played. Ulster’s blow would be in excess of double that amount. Would Ulster GAA be so adamant about Antrim v Armagh not being played in Corrigan Park had the McKenna Cup been staged this year?

It's not too late for Ulster GAA to be reasonable once more and allow the Ulster SFC quarter-final between Antrim and Armagh to be played at Corrigan Park. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

The invite to next Monday’s Ulster senior football launch in Armagh landed into inboxes last Friday afternoon.

If by that stage the “Belfast or Bust” saga hasn’t concluded, what should be one of the most anticipated provincial championship in years threatens to be consumed by a controversy that really shouldn’t have reached this point.