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Pre-Season tournaments dropped by GAA

Sep 10, 2024 13:25 By Sean McCaffrey
Pre-Season tournaments dropped by GAA
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The O'Byrne cup, FBD league and Dr. Mc Kenna cup will not be played in 2025

Pre-season GAA competitions will not take place in 2025.

Following a meeting of Central council last weekend, GAA delegates have decided to drop all pre-season competitions including the Dr. McKenna cup, O'Byrne cup and FBD league on a one season trail bases. After which a review will determine if the removal is permament.

The competitions would usually run from the New Year and would be an opportunity for management teams to work with panels prior to the commencement of the national league.

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It was also agreed to submit a motion to Congress 2025 to introduce replays for All-Ireland finals if they end in a draw in normal time.

Whereas, a motion will also be forwarded for the introduction of replays after extra-time in provincial finals. The last two Ulster finals were decided by penalties.

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