Coiste Chontae Chorcaí has been granted permission by Central Council to allow a deviation from Rule 2.4 (i) Rules of Specification, Official Guide Part 2.

"2.4 (i) The maximum number of substitutes permitted during the playing of Normal Time shall be Six in Football and Five in Hurling."

Beginning on March 1 next, up to nine (9) substitutions shall be permitted in the playing of Normal Time in all Secondary Competitions under the jurisdiction of Coiste Chontae Chorcaí.  

Rule 2.4, Rules of Specification, Official Guide, Part 2 sections (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) shall not be affected by this deviation. A maximum of three substitutes remains for extra-time, where played.

The change applies to County Leagues, County Junior Leagues 'A' and 'B' and other Secondary Competitions such as the Tom Creedon Cup (not yet completed) for the remainder of the 2016 season only.

The deviation shall be reviewed at the end of season as part of the League Review with the clubs. 

Secondary Competitions under the control of the Divisional Committees are not included.