GAA bosses braced for Munster backlash

GAA bosses accept that Munster’s Heineken Cup success has obvious implications for the promotion of hurling and football in the province and specifically in Limerick.

Limerick County Board chairman Denis Holmes accepts that the win will concentrate GAA efforts on increasing efforts at schools and under-age level. His opposite number in Cork, Mick Dolan, believes that continuing success for the Rebel county is proving to be a valuable tool in enhancing the appeal of Gaelic games for young people.

Clearly, because of the grip of rugby in the city, Limerick face the biggest difficulty in attempting to nullify the game’s increased profile, which for young people has the added appeal of offering the best players the opportunity to earn their living from it.