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Murray rows back
Antrim secretary Jim Murray has moved to clarify that his remarks about Dessie Farrell in his report to county convention were not a personal attack on the GPA chief executive.

Christmas gift ideas from Scullion Hurls
Christmas is upon us and once again Scullion Hurls have a wide selection of hurling and GAA related gifts available for you to choose from.

Ulster big guns could meet at Croker
Next year’s glamour Ulster SFC opener between All-Ireland champions Tyrone and provincial kingpins Armagh could yet be staged at Croke Park after the dates and venues for the 2009 Ulster football and hurling championship ties were announced.

GAA President to attend dinner to honour 1958 Sigerson champions
GAA President Nickey Brennan will attend a special dinner in Belfast on Saturday, 13th December to mark the 50th anniversary of Queen’s University’s first Sigerson Cup success.

Season ticket introduced
The GAA has launched a reduced price season ticket for the 2009 season which would offer purchasers a chance to buy an All-Ireland final ticket should their county reach a decider.

Cahill takes over Kilkenny club
Former Antrim senior hurling manager and Tipperary native, Dinny Cahill has agreed terms to take over Kilkenny club side Graigue-Ballcallan.

Daly not looking beyond Antrim
New Dublin hurling manager Anthony Daly is refusing to look beyond next summer’s championship opener against Leinster newcomers Antrim at Croke Park.

Younger McGourty declares availability
CJ McGourty, whose older brother Kevin has declined an invitation to return to the Antrim football panel, has committed himself to the Saffrons for the coming season.

National league fixtures announced
The GAA has confirmed that following a meeting of it’s Central Council that the fixtures for the Allianz GAA Football and Hurling National Leagues have been confirmed.

McGourty rules out Antrim return
Kevin McGourty has declined an invitation from new Antrim football manager Liam Bradley to rejoin the county squad.

Bradley hopeful of McGourty involvement
New Antrim football boss Liam Bradley is awaiting confirmation from Kevin McGourty as to whether he will be available for selection next year.

Players’ grants under threat
Sports Minister Martin Cullen has admitted that the GAA players’ grants scheme could be scrapped after just one year.

’Sambo’ delight at playing in Croker
Antrim’s joint hurling manager Terence ’Sambo’ McNaughton has expressed delight at the news that the Glensmen will make their Leinster championship debut against Dublin at Croke Park.

Leinster dates and venues announced
The Leinster Council has announced dates and venues for its 2009 championship fixtures in both football and hurling.

Camogie: Club wins for O’Donovan Rossa and Harps
Jane Adams capped a superb week for Antrim camogie as her 2-9 haul inspired O’Donovan Rossa to All-Ireland senior club camogie glory on Sunday.

First timers bid for glory
There will be a new name on the All-Ireland club camoige senior Cup this evening as both Tipperary side Drom & Inch and Antrim champions O’Donovan Rossa batlle it out in the final.

Camogie: Club final on Sunday
New ground will be broken on Sunday with Antrim outfit O’Donovan Rossa and Drom & Inch from Tipperary vying for their first All Ireland senior club camogie title.

Galway to face Offaly in Walsh Cup
Leinster hurling championship newcomers Galway will make their debut in the province when they travel to take on Offaly in the first round of the Walsh Cup on January 18 next.

Aussies target McCann
Antrim’s Thomas McCann is the latest rising GAA star to be targeted by Aussie Rules clubs.

2009 Gaelic Life Dr McKenna Cup
Ulster’s big three in gaelic football have been kept apart in the group stages of the 2009 Gaelic Life Dr McKenna Cup.

Champions to face off in McKenna Cup
All-Ireland champions Tyrone have been drawn in the same group as holders Down for next year’s Dr McKenna Cup.

Camogie All-Stars named
The 2008 Camogie All-Stars were named on Saturday night with All-Ireland champions Cork gaining seven awards on the night.

Farrell reiterates desire
GPA chief Dessie Farrell has stressed once again the importance of the GAA formally recognising the Gaelic Players’ Association.

GAA Games Development Conference
The GAA Games Development Conference will take place on the weekend of November 28th and 29th in Croke Park and will feature a number of innovations that have not been used previously.

Deals from Scullion hurls
Scullion hurls have great winter deals on offer at the moment ith 10% savings on many items.

Bradley wants Saffron respect
Newly appointed Antrim football boss Liam Bradley has stated that his aim will be to try and get some respect stored for the Saffron County.

Croker warn that league fixtures are provisional
The GAA has said that draft fixtures released to individual counties for next year’s NHL and NFL are only provisional and should not be taken as being finalised.

Ulster club: Lyng fires Cavan Gaels through
Cavan Gaels secured a 1-7 to 0-7 win over St. Galls at Casement Park thanks to a first half Michael Lyng goal.

Club Football Roundup
With the county football final action pretty much dried up the focus was on Provincial action in Ulster and Leinster today with five games down for decision as St. Eunan’s, Ballinderry, Cavan Gaels, Éire Óg and Kilmacud Crokes emerged winners.

Camogie: All-Ireland club semi-finals roundup
Antrim outfit O’Donovan Rossa will meet Tipperary’s Drom & Inch in the All-Ireland senior camogie club final on Sunday November 16.

Farrell calls for recognition
GPA Chief Executive Dessie Farrell believes that it is imperative that the GAA finally give the player’s association the officially recognition that it has been asking for since its inception.

Bradley places his hope on unearthing ’half-a-dozen’ newcomers
New Antrim senior football boss Liam Bradley says he is hoping that forthcoming county trials will see six new players who can drive the Saffrons forward in 2009.

Kelly wary of getting blown away by Gaels
St. Gall’s defender Sean Kelly has sounded a note of caution ahead of his side’s Ulster club clash with Cavan Gaels by insisting that the Breffni men will be a tougher proposition this Sunday than in 2007.

Plenty of silverware to display at awards function
This year’s Ulster GAA Writers Association Annual Banquet will be laden with silverware as no fewer than four National trophies on display.

Counties will pay for breaking the break - Duffy
The GAA’s Director General Pauric Duffy says counties will be severely punished if they break new rules pertaining to the closed season.

Kernan lashes out at timing of competition
Ulster manager Joe Kernan has criticised the timing of the inter-provincial competition as he saw his charges eliminated in the semi final by Munster at a wind swept Fermoy on Saturday evening.

Interprovincial hurling semi-final: Munster too strong for Ulster
Champions Munster survived a battling Ulster fightback to progress to the decider with a 2-14 to 1-12 semi-final victory at soaking Fermoy.

Braniff to captain Ulster
Down’s Paul Braniff will captain the Ulster hurlers in tomorrow’s inter-provincial semi-final against Munster at Fermoy.

Antrim appoint Bradley
Derry man Liam Bradley was last night installed as the new Antrim football manager in succession to Jody Gormley.

Antrim yearbook goes online
Antrim county board will shortly unveil an online yearbook in an attempt to save money for the county board and supporters alike.

GAA seek meeting with Minister
Croke Park officials have requested a meeting with the Minister for Education and Science Batt O’Keeffe about the future development of Gaelic Games in schools.

McKeever and Meredith to trial Down Under
Antrim’s Niall McKeever and Conor Meredith of Laois are two of four Irish players scheduled to trial with AFL clubs next month, Australian players’ agent Ricky Nixon has confirmed.

Ulster Club SFC: McGourty helps St Gall’s into last eight
Antrim champions St Galls came through a tense encounter with Mayobridge at Newry on Sunday to take their place in the quarter-finals of the Ulster Club Senior Football Championship.

Ulster Club SHC: Cushendall hold on to grab title
Conor McCambridge’s first half-goal proved crucial for Cushendall as they just edged out Down champions Ballygalget by the minimum at Casement Park on Sunday in the AIB Ulster Club SHC final.

Ulster Junior Camogie Championship
Some of us will remember the titanic struggles between Meath and Dublin in the Leinster Championship a number of years ago.
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