The future of the GAA's interprovincial series is up in the air after Connacht confirmed they didn't expect to take part in the competition again.
The GAA announced in August that the series, which began in 1927, would not proceed this December.
Connacht secretary John Prenty told RTÉ Sport today: "We feel it has run its course and we decided at the beginning of the year that we wouldn't compete this year.
"I don't think we'll take part again but what the other three provinces will do again I don't know."
In their 1950 and '60s heyday the competitions attracted large crowds, but interest has dwindled since the club finals took over their previous St Patrick's Day date in the calendar and they have regularly been shunted around the fixture diary or even cancelled.
It remains to be seen whether the GAA will attempt to proceed with a three-team format next year or simply scrap the concept.
Speaking to RTÉ last year, former Down, Fermanagh and Ulster manager Pete McGrath said that playing the games in December was not a recipe for success, calling for the competition to be played on All-Ireland final weekend.
"If it's going to not only survive, but thrive, then the GAA has to be serious about it," he said.
"They have to find a permanent slot for it - a time of the year when most players will be available, and when it is easier to arouse some interest among the public."
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