Gaelic Games is essential viewing for TDs and senators if only because it is essential for many of them to be seen at them. Friday’s details of the lockdown in Kildare, Laois, and Offaly well and truly confirmed the lowly place of Gaelic games in government circles. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach, SportsfileRightfully, the reaction to the Gaelic Players Association’s (GPA) proposal to cut the inter-county season has been largely positive. “County players need to stay connected to their community and need breaks from the inter-county set up. It would mean over half of the season without any inter-county GAA action.

Source: Irish Examiner August 11, 2020 07:00 UTC