In his report to the annual convention, Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy has highlighted the problem of clubs in the county struggling to field teams.
Handy will convey his thoughts to delegates at next Monday's convention where he expresses concern over the struggle that some clubs are finding in fielding teams.
The Leinster Express has extracts from his report outlining the problem, which Handy feels is at its worst this year.
"In my term as secretary, I have never seen as many clubs experiencing such difficulties in fielding teams," writes Handy.
"Clubs who were comfortable fielding three teams are now having difficulty fielding two, same with clubs who had two teams are now finding it difficult to field one."
He adds: "Our changing society offers many alternatives to our games and sector of the youth of today unfortunately do not seem to have the same pride and passion in their club as previous generations."
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