Ronan McSherry – Hurling is being marginalised

Some Tyrone fans may not get a chance to see the All-Ireland hurling final because of Club Football Championship fixtures

Gaelic Life Guest columnist Ronan McSherry has argued that in some counties, hurling is being marginalised.

McSherry reveals that in his own county Tyrone, Senior Championship Football matches have been scheduled for the same day as the All-Ireland hurling final.

He blasts the CCC for fixing the games, as it does a disservice to a game which he and many other fans would love to attend.

“It is a ridiculous decision by the CCC and an insult to hurling and those trying to promote the game. What is harder to digest is the Chairman of the CCC in Tyrone comes from a hurling club.

“Games were scheduled in some counties to accommodate viewing of the Republic of Ireland during the Euros.

“Hurling it seems, has taken over the mantle of a foreign game to some of those tasked with running the GAA around these parts.

“We have also seen games moved to accommodate pop concerts and American football games.”

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