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Sunday 20 May

Leinster SFC first round
Westmeath v Louth, 3.30pm
Longford v Laois, 3.30pm

Connacht SFC quarter-final
Roscommon v Galway, 4pm

Munster SFC quarter-final
Limerick v Waterford, 3.30pm

Ulster SFC first round
Cavan v Donegal, 3.30pm

Munster JFC quarter-final
Limerick v Waterford, 1.30pm

Connacht JFC semi-final
Galway v Mayo, 2pm

Ulster MFC first round
Cavan v Donegal, 1.45pm

Saturday 19 May

Leinster MFC quarter-finals
Dublin v Longford, 2pm
Kildare v Louth, 3pm
Offaly v Meath, 2pm
Wicklow v Westmeath, 3pm

Wednesday 16 May


Munster MFC semi-finals
Clare 3-4 Kerry 0-17
Cork 0-9 Tipperary 1-10

Hurling Diary

Sunday 20 May

Lory Meagher Cup round 2
Longford v Leitrim, 1pm

Saturday 19 May

Leinster SHC preliminary round
Westmeath v Antrim, 3pm
Carlow v Laois, 7pm

Christy Ring Cup quarter-finals
Derry v London, 2pm
Meath v Kildare, 2.30pm

Nicky Rackard Cup quarter-finals
Sligo v Louth, 2.30pm
Roscommon v Monaghan, 2.30pm

Ulster MHC quarter-final
Down v Donegal, 7pm

Saturday 12 May

Christy Ring Cup - Round 2a
Wicklow 1-18 Derry 2-11
Down 2-23 Meath 1-19

Christy Ring Cup - Round 2b
Kildare 2-21 Kerry 1-16
London 2-15 Mayo 3-10

Nicky Rackard Cup - Round 2
Armagh 1-20 Sligo 0-8
Monaghan 0-15 Donegal 1-16

Lory Meagher Cup - Round 2
Leitrim 1-10 Warwickshire 2-14

Leinster MHC quarter-finals
Carlow 0-3 Dublin 4-24
Offaly 2-10 Laois 2-13



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Evoshield Wrist Guard give-away Evoshield Ireland are giving away an evoshield protective wrist guard to the value of €24.99 to one Lucky Facebook Fan.
Rogan makes two changes Derry manager Ger Rogan has drafted Jarlath Mulholland and Brendan Quigley into his side for tomorrow's Christy Ring Cup quarter-final against London at Celtic Park.
Ryan announces his Carlow side The Carlow team to face Laois in Saturday's Leinster SHC tie has been announced.
Maloney-Derham looking after himself Robert Maloney-Derham has been sticking to a strict regime since breaking into the Cavan team.
Deegan calls for an end to the handpass Former Down star Conor Deegan says the handpass should be given the boot.
McCarron happy to wing it Cathal McCarron is relishing the freedom of his new role as a wing back.
Dublin minors show two changes Dessie Farrell has made two changes to his Dublin team ahead of the Leinster MFC quarter-final against Longford.
Finneran recognises size of Rossies' task Michael Finneran is under no illusions about the challenge facing Roscommon this weekend.
Maguire in for Westmeath minors PJ Maguire will start tomorrow's Leinster MFC quarter-final for Westmeath against Wicklow in Aughrim.
Ernesmen pour water on Quigley rumours Fermanagh insist that Seamus Quigley is not US-bound.
Jim's the gaffer - McHugh Mark McHugh says Donegal's players will do whatever manager Jim McGuinness asks of them.
Royal hurlers bring back Horan Veteran Nicky Horan is back in the Meath side for Saturday's Christy Ring Cup quarter-final against Kildare.
Ulster GAA announces Phoenix Elite Academy Ulster GAA has announced the 2012 Phoenix Elite Academy for promising young GAA Gaelic Footballers and Hurlers.
McGuinness plays down expectations Jim McGuinness is adamant Donegal won't be burdened by the favourites' tag in Sunday's Ulster SFC opener against Cavan.
Lacey focused on retaining crown Karl Lacey says putting Ulster SFC titles back-to-back would be "something special".
Carr delighted to be playing Down's Aidan Carr admits that he is delighted to be playing regular football.
Shevlin in at full back for Louth Liam Shevlin gets the nod at full back on the Louth team to face Westmeath.
O'Connor re-jigs squad Kerry manager Jack O'Connor has added four players from the under-21 squad to his senior panel.
Walsh doubt for Tipp game Donnchadh Walsh has emerged as a doubt for Kerry's Munster SFC clash against Tipperary.
Ryan coy on Corbett plans Declan Ryan has refused to rule Lar Corbett out of playing some part against Limerick.
Corcoran backs Corbett to shine Brian Corcoran sees no reason why Lar Corbett can't slot seamlessly back into the Tipperary team.
Unfussy refereeing suits the Cats, says Regan Daithi Regan says Kilkenny are at their best when referees let the game flow.
Kildare name hurling select The Kildare side to play Meath in the Christy Ring Cup quarter-final in Navan on Saturday has been named.
Mulholland and Burns on Seó Spóirt This Friday on Seó Spóirt, Dara and the panel will be previewing this year's upcoming hurling and football championship's and the Heineken Cup Final in Twickenham.
Power praises Premier minors' consistency David Power is delighted with the quality being shown by Tipp's minors on a consistent basis.
Horan bemoans Galvin loss Maurice Horan says the loss of Limerick's "father figure" John Galvin is huge.
Rule change thumbs-up from Earley Kildare midfielder Dermot Earley says the removal of the square-ball rule is a "positive thing".
Cavanagh welcomes square-ball demise Sean Cavanagh is glad to witness the demise of the square-ball rule.
Connaughton not impressed Gary Connaughton feels life is getting increasingly difficult for a GAA goalkeeper.
Ryan retires Dublin's Shane Ryan has announced his retirement from intercounty action.
Offaly name minor side to face Royals The Offaly Minor Footballers play Meath in the Electric Ireland Leinster MFC Quarter Final on Saturday at 2pm in O Connor Park Tullamore
Six debutants named in Westmeath hurling team Brothers Joe and Aonghus Clarke will form the midfield partnership for a new-look Westmeath team in Saturday's Leinster SHC preliminary round clash with Antrim in Mullingar.
Glennon passed fit for Louth test Denis Glennon has shaken off a back injury to be included in the Westmeath team for Sunday's Leinster SFC opener against Louth.
Championship debut for Limerick's Barry Eoin Barry (26 years) from the Dromcollogher-Broadford club makes his Championship debut and Paul Kinnerk makes his first Championship start having come on as a sub in the Round 3 qualifer V Waterford in 2011.
Larkin not fretting over injuries Eoin Larkin is confident that Kilkenny's injury crisis will abate in the coming weeks.
No contact yet on Euro 2020 bid, says O'Neill Liam O'Neill has confirmed that the GAA has not received a formal approach from the FAI regarding a possible bid along with Scotland and Wales to host the 2020 European soccer championships.
McGuinness wary of Breffnimen The recent managerial upheaval in Cavan will make them a more dangerous proposition for Donegal on Sunday, Jim McGuinness believes.
Shevlin anticipates tricky assignment Liam Shevlin knows Louth are in for a tough test when they lock horns with Westmeath.
Gallagher ready for Monaghan test Antrim midfielder Aodhan Gallagher is confident that the right preparations have been done.
Crilly confident in squad Derek Crilly says Louth have the strength in depth to cope with their recent departures.
Mayo junior team named The Mayo team to face Galway in the Connacht JFC final has been announced.
Louth boss confident Peter Fitzpatrick believes Louth have what it takes to see off Westmeath.
McGuigan defends actions Former Tyrone footballer Brian McGuigan has defended himself against accusations of diving.
All Stars are headed for Big Apple New York will be the destination for this year's All Stars football tour.
Walsh to make AFL bow It's been a long wait, but Tommy Walsh will finally make his AFL debut for the Sydney Swans on Saturday
Big screen to debut in Connacht at Hyde Park In a first for a Connacht GAA Fixture, a big screen will be on display in Hyde Park to add to the atmosphere in the venue.
Laois preparations "very positive" - McNulty Justin McNulty says Laois have prepared well for Sunday's championship opener.
Hyland confident of victory Willie Hyland says Laois are a better team than Carlow.
Newstalk reveal star panel for GAA coverage Newstalk 106-108 fm today launched its coverage of the 2012 GAA All-Ireland Senior Championships and announced SKODA as the station's new GAA broadcast sponsor.
Dublin SFC: Jayo on fire for Plunkett's Jason Sherlock rolled back the years when he bagged 2-3 for St. Oliver Plunkett's/Eoghan Ruadh in their 4-15 to 0-13 victory over Round Tower, Clondalkin in the opening round of the Dublin SFC at Russell Park last night.
Healy sticks with footballers Laois dual star Cahir Healy misses out on the hurlers' clash with Carlow this weekend.
Carr takes over Gaels Former Louth manager Paddy Carr is the new Tir Chonaill Gaels manager.
Phelan reveals Achilles heel London manager Eamonn Phelan feels that the amount of frees that they are conceding is worrying.
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AntrimWatson's "reality check" Liam Watson admits it was difficult to come down from the high of winning an AIB All-Ireland club championship medal with Loughgiel Shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day. ArmaghHealth promotion at the heart of Shane O'Neills GAC The Shane O'Neill's club, Armagh, has taken the unprecedented move of promoting the message of the GAA's Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) programme on its senior team jerseys. CarlowEvoshield Wrist Guard give-away Evoshield Ireland are giving away an evoshield protective wrist guard to the value of €24.99 to one Lucky Facebook Fan. CavanCCCC turns down Johnston transfer again Croke Park has once again decided that Seanie Johnston cannot transfer to St Kevin's and Kildare.
ClareThree-way tie at top of Division 1A After five rounds of the Clare Champion Cup, Inagh-Kilmamona, Clonlara and Newmarket lead the way in Division 1A on eight points each. CorkCorcoran backs Corbett to shine Brian Corcoran sees no reason why Lar Corbett can't slot seamlessly back into the Tipperary team. DerryEvoshield Wrist Guard give-away Evoshield Ireland are giving away an evoshield protective wrist guard to the value of €24.99 to one Lucky Facebook Fan. DonegalKavanagh to join Century Club Rory Kavanagh will make his 100th appearance for Donegal in tomorrow's Ulster SFC opener against Cavan at Kingspan Breffni Park.
DownDeegan calls for an end to the handpass Former Down star Conor Deegan says the handpass should be given the boot. DublinDublin minors show two changes Dessie Farrell has made two changes to his Dublin team ahead of the Leinster MFC quarter-final against Longford. FermanaghErnesmen pour water on Quigley rumours Fermanagh insist that Seamus Quigley is not US-bound. GalwayMulholland urges GAA to take a leaf out of rugby's book Alan Mulholland believes the GAA can learn a lot from rugby when it comes to promoting its games.
KerryO'Connor re-jigs squad Kerry manager Jack O'Connor has added four players from the under-21 squad to his senior panel. KildareCCCC turns down Johnston transfer again Croke Park has once again decided that Seanie Johnston cannot transfer to St Kevin's and Kildare. KilkennyLarkin not fretting over injuries Eoin Larkin is confident that Kilkenny's injury crisis will abate in the coming weeks. LaoisMcCarthy takes heart from minors Teddy McCarthy has taken encouragement from the progress of the Laois minor team ahead of tonight's Leinster SHC preliminary round meeting with Carlow in Dr Cullen Park.
LeitrimLeitrim and Westmeath name ladies' teams Leitrim and Westmeath managers have decided to name unchanged squads for the Bord Gáis Energy Division 3 Replay on Saturday the 19th at 7pm in Killoe. LimerickCollins taking nothing for granted Limerick's defeat to Waterford in the penultimate round of this year's Allianz League has Ger Collins on red alert ahead of tomorrow's Munster SFC first round rematch at the Gaelic Grounds. LongfordBarden back in for Longford David Barden returns from injury to take his place in the Longford attack for Sunday's Leinster SFC opener against Laois. LouthShevlin in at full back for Louth Liam Shevlin gets the nod at full back on the Louth team to face Westmeath.
MayoMayo junior team named The Mayo team to face Galway in the Connacht JFC final has been announced. MeathMFL: Morkowski leads 'Wood' to title Albin Morkowski was the toast of Longwood as he captained the club to the Meath MFL Division 6 title with a three point victory over Ballinabrackey at Summerhill. MonaghanUlster GAA announces Phoenix Elite Academy Ulster GAA has announced the 2012 Phoenix Elite Academy for promising young GAA Gaelic Footballers and Hurlers. OffalyAll-Ireland champs come to Clara This Sunday evening, May 20th will mark the official opening of the new Clara GAA facilities.
RoscommonFinneran recognises size of Rossies' task Michael Finneran is under no illusions about the challenge facing Roscommon this weekend. SligoSFC starts This weekend sees the start of the 2012 Belfry senior football championship. TipperaryRyan coy on Corbett plans Declan Ryan has refused to rule Lar Corbett out of playing some part against Limerick. TyroneMcCarron happy to wing it Cathal McCarron is relishing the freedom of his new role as a wing back.
WaterfordOwens reveals championship selection Waterford manager John Owens has named his team for tomorrow's Munster SFC opener against Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds. WestmeathHanley says Westmeath are ready Brian Hanley has expressed satisfaction with Westmeath's preparations for this afternoon's Leinster SHC opener against Antrim at Cusack Park. WexfordLeacy axed from Wexford squad The Wexford senior hurling management team have dropped rising star John Leacy from the squad. WicklowO'Brien fancies his chances Wicklow's Casey O'Brien believes that they have as good of chance as anybody of lifting the Christy Ring Cup.