Munster back All-Ireland minor U18 return but adult club games to be barred during inter-county run

Munster GAA chairman Tim Murphy has backed the creation of a two-week gap between the All-Ireland senior hurling and football finals

Munster GAA chairman Tim Murphy said U18 "is a better age group for inter-county footballers and hurlers in our view". Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Munster GAA’s proposal to return the All-Ireland minor championships to U18 will insist minor players won’t be permitted to compete in adult club competitions during the inter-county competitions.

Provincial chairman Tim Murphy provided some of the background to the proposal, which has the backing of all six counties and will be presented to Congress in February with a view to coming in for the 2027 season.