Munster GAA propose calendar change to boost hurling profile

The provincial council want to retain the round-robin format of their own competition but are in favour of altering the hurling schedule

Brian Hayes and Sean Finn in action during the Munster SHC final at Supervalu Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Sunday. Cork vs Limerick. Picture: Larry Cummins

Munster GAA are to propose the All-Ireland senior hurling championship be pushed back by at least two weeks into August.

While the provincial council want to retain the round-robin format of their own competition, they are in favour of altering the schedule and arranging an August date for the All-Ireland final as a means of promoting the game at the elite level.