Two-week extension to inter-county would be 'detrimental' to Tipp club scene

Noel McGrath of Loughmore Castleiney against Nenagh Éire Óg. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Former Tipperary County Board chairman Joe Kennedy has expressed opposition to the proposed two-week extension to the inter-county season, insisting that the calendar tweak will spell the end of divisional championships in Tipp.

Central Council, at their September meeting, referred to next year's Congress the proposal of a high-powered sub-committee to move the All-Ireland finals to either side of the August Bank Holiday weekend from 2027 onward.