Red Hand chiefs bid to tackle rural depopulation problem

A special committee will be set up to examine the issues and come up with solutions.

School closures and planning restrictions are among the factors identified as important factors in the difficulties being experienced by some rural clubs.

"The committee will focus on our many clubs with dwindling numbers, in areas with schools proposed for closing and the added impact of PPS 21 (planning strategy) which has yet to be measured," said county chairman Ciaran McLaughlin.

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