A report from the Gaelic Players Association has called for alterations to be made in the running of the Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup competitions.

The report was carried out by Cork senior hurling manager Donal O'Grady and suggests that players are anxious for more promotion of the games, as well as stronger media coverage to enhance the profile of hurling in participating counties.

"The Ring, Rackard and Meagher Cups are the All-Irelands for the various teams involved. These are the elite hurlers of almost 20 counties and the players give great commitment," O'Grady stated.

"They see the success of these Cups as being very important for the future of hurling in their areas and they want these competitions to help drive progress and develop the games to the highest standards possible. Live television coverage by TG4 was a big boost for the teams in the finals this year and hopefully it will continue in the years ahead," O'Grady concluded.

GPA Chief Executive Officer Dessie Farrell added: "The GPA asked Donal (O'Grady) to carry out research into the three hurling competitions, to talk to the players, to county boards, development officers, Croke Park and members of the media.

"The promotion of the Ring, Rackard and Meagher competitions is an essential component for the development of hurling nationwide and it was very important to listen to what the players had to say.

"I'd like to thank Donal and his team of Niall Ó Muineacháin, Padraig McHugh, Ciaran Clifford, Michael Ennis, Paul Sheehan and the late Shane Mulholland who died tragically earlier this year. I'd also like to thank the GAA and the various media outlets who helped inform Donal's report."

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