Cork GAA 'killing country clubs' with decisions, say Erin’s Own and Newtown managers

Erin’s Own manager Shay Bowen took issue with the scheduling and venue for his side's Cork Premier SHC relegation play-off against Newtownshandrum.

“There's towns with 30-40,000 people, and they're splitting us up at juvenile level," said Newtownshandrum manager Gary Morrissey. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Both Erin’s Own and Newtownshandrum managers hit out at the hurdles being placed in front of country clubs after their relegation final replay on Friday.

Newtown emerged victorious to preserve their top-tier status, but both club bosses were united in criticising boardroom decisions which are “killing country clubs”.