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Rhode And St Vincent's Seeking Senior Club Success
Sunday, 11th December 2016: AIB Leinster Club Senior Football Championship Final; St Vincents Dublin v Rhode Offaly, OMoore Park, Portlaoise, 2.00pm.For two clubs with an almost identical track record within their own counties, the contrasting fortunes of next Sundays finalists in the Leinster Championship is an eye-opener.St Vincents have supplemented
Littlewoods Ireland unveiled as new GAA sponsor
Irelands leading online department store, Littlewoods Ireland was today unveiled as a new top tier partner of both the Gaelic Athletic Association and the Camogie Association. The fashion, electrical and homewares retailer has signed a three-year deal with the GAA which sees them become both the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior

Connolly: 'I think we're in a good place'
By Paul Keane With 20 minutes to go in each of their last five games, stretching back to the Dublin quarter-finals, St Vincent's have been locked in 50-50 contests and sure of nothing other than a fight to the finish.That they're still standing and just an hour away now from

Dunedin Connollys adventure continues
By Cian O'Connell For nearly a dozen years Alan Ward has filled almost every role imaginable for Dunedin Connollys so Saturdays All Ireland Junior Quarter-Final win in Edinburgh was a particularly sweet moment.The narrow victory over Leinster Champions Rosenallis ensures Dunedin Connollys can look forward to a match at the

This weekend's GAA fixtures
Saturday December 1GAA Football Interprovincial Championship Semi-Finals Ulster v Munster, Parnell Park, 4pm Referee: Anthony Nolan Wicklow E.T if necessary Leinster v Connacht, Parnell Park, 6pm Referee: Noel Mooney Cavan E.T if necessary GAA Hurling Interprovincial Championship Ulster v Munster, MacDonagh Park, Nenagh, 1pm Referee: Sean Cleere Kilkenny E.T if

Draw For 'Top Oil' Leinster PP Schools SF 'A' Quarter-Finals
The 'Top Oil' Leinster GAA Post Primary Schools' Senior Football 'A' Championship quarter-final draw was held today, as follows:1.Good Counsel College or Scoil Dara, Kilcockv Colaiste Mhuire, Mullingar or St Benildus College 2.Scoil Aodhain v Moate C.S.3.Marist College, Athlone or St Patricks, Navanv Wicklow Schools 4.Knockbeg College v St Peters,

GAA Referee’s Awards Banquet
Sean Walsh, Chairman of National Referee Development Committee, paid tribute to the officials who were honoured with gold and silver awards at Croke Park on Saturday evening.A new initiative the gold and silver awards recognise those who have refereed 50 gold and 25 silver Championship matches.It was a great night

MacNamee Awards
The GAA MacNamee Awards are held annually to honour excellence in the area of communications, public relations and journalism, specifically related to the activities of the Association.These awards are named after the late Pdraig MacNamee, former President of the GAA, Chairman of the GAA Commission 1969-1971 and member of RT

MacNamee Awards deadline extended
The deadline for the GAA MacNamee Awards has been extended into January as the GAA looks to honour excellence in the area of communications, public relations and journalism, specifically related to the activities of the Association.These annual awards are named after the late Pdraig MacNamee, former President of the GAA,

Antrim GAA clubs helping homeless
Big-hearted GAA clubs in Antrim are making a difference to hundreds of families this Christmas by teaming up with St Vincent de Paul and homeless charity De Paul to spread seasonal cheer to the most vulnerable in society.#SaffronAid is an idea from Antrim GAA PRO Sean Kelly who has mobilised

Ciaran Carey steps down as Kerry hurling manager
By Cian O'Connell Ciaran Carey has stepped down as Kerry senior hurling manager.The Kerry County Board released a statement on Sunday evening confirming the departure of former Limerick star Carey.Due to increased work commitments, I am unable to give the necessary time required to manage the Kerry senior hurling team

Sunday's Junior Club round-up
AIB Munster JHC Final Mayfield Cork 2-18 Ballyduff Lower Waterford 3-10Mayfield delivered a fine performance to earn Munster JHC Final glory at Mallow.An excellent first half display from Mayfield ensured they departed 2-10 to 1-8 ahead at the break.David O'Neill and Shane Duggan netted goals for Mayfield, while Jack Lyons