"The aim was threefold: to guarantee counties a minimum of two championship outings, to generate added interest in the All-Ireland series by almost doubling the number of games and to increase the chances of a wider title spread."
"They were the main selling points of the radical plan for the football championship that was enthusiastically approved by Special Congress 25 years ago this month."
Three objectives underpinned the championship reform: guarantee counties a minimum of two championship outings; generate added interest in the All‑Ireland series by almost doubling the number of games; and increase the chances of a wider title spread. The change amounted to a radical restructuring of the football championship calendar. Special Congress approved the proposal enthusiastically 25 years ago this month. The expanded fixture list aimed to sustain county participation, enhance spectator engagement, and provide more teams with extended competitive exposure, thereby improving the likelihood of a more varied set of eventual champions.
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