Several thousand Cork GAA supporters have taken part in a march through the streets of Cork city in protest at the dispute which is jeopardising the county's participation in this year's national leagues and championship competitions.
The march drew a much bigger crowd than had been expected and there was overwhelming support for the players.
Earlier, the GAA issued a press release stating that should the footballers not fulfil their next league fixture against Dublin on 16 February, they will be automatically disqualified from the football league.
Likewise should the hurlers not field a team for two consecutive games the same fate will be awarded.
