A motion to extend the intercounty season to August was withdrawn on a day GAA Congress passed 16 of 25 motions – but several high-profile proposals failed to make the cut. With the wind blowing against the proposal, the motion was withdrawn – as a similar one by the northside Dublin club had been last year. A Laois motion to discontinue the All-Ireland preliminary hurling quarter-finals received the overwhelming backing of 94.1 per cent of delegates. For: 94.1% Against: 5.9%The intercounty season will last no more than 30 competitive weekends. For: 84.2% Against: 15.8%WithdrawnTo extend the intercounty season where the All-Ireland senior football final would be played on or before the second week in August.

Source: The Irish Times February 28, 2026 20:46 UTC