Kilkenny goalkeeper Eoin Murphy has given the GAA's split season a ringing endorsement.

However, he admits that it isn't perfect with the congested inter-county fixture schedule forcing teams to carry out their pre-season training during the Allianz League. 

"I'm a huge fan of the split season - probably not a huge fan of such a short break between the league and championship though because you're in such a hard block of training now," the All-Star 'keeper told RTÉ at this week's John West Féile 2024 launch.

"And look, it is relatively easy for me because I'm not doing the same volume of running out the field as lads are in matches. But it's a block of training that you're in now and it's your pre-season and it's quite tough on the guys.

"There are no excuses because you still want to perform on matchday but it's really about prepping for the Leinster championship."

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