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Published 21:54 2 Oct 2017 BST
Updated 22:24 2 Oct 2017 BST
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What had happened was this: a Minor Championship semi-final replay was due to be played in Newtownforbes in Longford only to be told that the pitch was unplayable and the match was subsequently moved to the already busy Pearse Park.
That's all well and good except for the fact that Pearse Park was now overbooked, here are just some of the consequences:
"When we queried it we were met with pure arrogance and ignorance," he said. "There's no plan for hurling in the county, they're just letting it die."It wasn't an ideal day for the Longford Slashers in the end after dealing with the furore, Wolfe Tones won both finals in the end by a single point with two late missed 65's in both matches, fine margins.
(Image via: Wolfe Tones Facebook)
(Image via: Longford GAA)
And the club notes from Longford Slashers says it all as to how they've been treated:
"Of course a proud day for both clubs was marred by the treatment of hurling once again by our County Board. With almost no notice and without any consultation, a football match was switched to Pearse Park prior to the hurling finals.. It caused a great deal of confusion for players, management and supporters as both games had to be pushed back by 30 minutes and led to the ludicrous situation of Seniors and children having to tog out in the one dressing room at the same time. After a litany of disrespect this season for the huge efforts being made to keep the game alive in Longford, this really was a slap in the face on what should be the one day where hurling takes precedence in the county. "
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