"Collective training for inter-county teams ahead of the 2026 season 'officially' commences today - or, more pertinently, tonight. Six weeks before the first pre-season games in early January and nine weeks before the start of the leagues, teams will be able to gather in full, and in full sight, produce footballs and have the full quota of backroom assistants and expertise at their disposal without looking over their shoulders or having to be vague about what they are doing."
"Six weeks before the first pre-season games in early January and nine weeks before the start of the leagues, teams will be able to gather in full, and in full sight, produce footballs and have the full quota of backroom assistants and expertise at their disposal without looking over their shoulders or having to be vague about what they are doing."
Collective training for inter-county teams ahead of the 2026 season officially commences tonight. Teams can gather in full six weeks before the first pre-season games in early January and nine weeks before the start of the leagues. Sessions may be held openly with footballs in use and the full complement of backroom assistants and expertise present. Teams no longer need to conceal activities, be vague about practices, or limit support staff during preparations. The timing provides clarity, extended preparation time, and alignment with pre-season and league schedules for deliberate conditioning and tactical work.
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