"There's something wrong when top teams are happy to miss out on finals"
"Cork proposed it, Limerick seconded, nobody objected."
"Easter Sunday 1925 was historic, the day the national leagues were added to the schedule."
"The case put to Congress was simple. With many championship games played at neutral venues, supporters found it difficult to travel, both from a practical and financial viewpoint."
Top teams appear willing to forgo finals, indicating problems with competitive incentives and organization. Cork proposed adding national leagues, Limerick seconded and no delegates objected. Easter Sunday 1925 marked the addition of national leagues to the schedule. Congress heard a simple case: many championship games at neutral venues created practical and financial travel difficulties for supporters. The leagues sought to improve accessibility, regularize fixtures and reduce the burden on fans. The episode highlights enduring tensions between fixture scheduling, team priorities and supporter engagement.
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