I never want to see VAR brought into hurling
Limerick hurling star Gearóid Hegarty has publicly opposed the introduction of VAR-style technology in Gaelic games. He argues that such systems would disrupt the natural flow of the sport and negatively impact the spectator experience.
Why it matters
The debate over technology in sports reflects a broader cultural tension between maintaining traditional game integrity and ensuring officiating accuracy.
As the ever-increasing clamour for added technology in Gaelic games continues unabated, Limerick star Gearóid Hegarty is firmly against the introduction of a GAA version of VAR in hurling.
With controversial calls - missed or otherwise - making headlines in recent weeks in the both the men's and women's football championships, the dialogue around what can be done to aid referees has gained pace.
Could HawkEye be used to judge goal incidents in the same way it calls points, Tá nó Níl ? Can a fourth official make a call on a possible square ball? And after that, who knows where it might end...
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