Munster GAA’s motion for minor return to U18 won’t be debated at Congress

Connacht GAA chief executive John Prenty is fearful there will be more fixture clashes and too much burden on young footballers and hurlers

Connacht GAA secretary John Prenty Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Munster GAA’s motion to return inter-county minor level to U18 won’t be debated at Congress next month.

The province intends putting forward the proposal but for 2027 as a previous similar recommendation to change the grade failed to receive one-third support at the gathering in 2023.