Munster Council's decision to seed Cork and Kerry in the provincial football championship has been criticized by Colm Collins. Collins suggests using the Football Review Committee model to reform the championship structures. Collins argues that the move will not solve the issue and that the Munster championship is a "complete joke." Munster Council's decision to seed Cork and Kerry in next year's provincial football championship has sparked criticism from Colm Collins, former Clare manager and member of Jim Gavin’s Football Review Committee. Collins suggests that a high-powered committee, along the lines of the Football Review Committee (FRC), review and make recommendations on future structures for the football championship [1].The Munster Championship has seen a decline in competitiveness, with Cork and Kerry dominating the scene.

Source: The Irish Times July 31, 2025 22:00 UTC