Offaly's Cormac Egan backs August All-Ireland final 

A dual player with Tullamore, Cormac Egan accepts the earlier conclusion to the inter-county season gives clubs more time but would be willing to sacrifice it.

Offaly's Cormac Egan and Seán McDonnell of Cork. Pic: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Offaly footballer Cormac Egan is in favour of an August All-Ireland final because the championship is “over before it gets going”.

A dual player with Tullamore, he accepts the earlier conclusion to the inter-county season gives clubs more time but would be willing to sacrifice it for a prolonged All-Ireland as “it would just add a bit more excitement”.