Jack O'Connor: Extended season? 'Not sure it will fly'

The Kerry manager is in favour of finding more space in the inter-county calendar, but his own county will not be supporting it unless there is a guarantee of 16 exclusive weekends for club fixtures.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 - 09:03

John Fogarty and Eoghan Cormican

Jack O’Connor senses the proposal to extend the All-Ireland senior football championship into early August from 2027 will not garner enough support.

The Kerry manager is in favour of finding more space in the inter-county calendar, but his own county will not be supporting it unless there is a guarantee of 16 exclusive weekends for club fixtures.