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Matthew Whelan

Matthew Whelan
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.

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.

Begley signs for St. Kilda
Colm Begley is set to remain in Aussie Rules after being offered a contract by St. Kilda.

Begley given AFL reprieve
Former Laois footballer Colm Begley has been granted a last minute reprieve to extend his career in the AFL.


Laois board in sale of the century
The Laois county board has pulled off an amazing coup by purchasing a site in neighbouring Co. Kilkenny worth in excess of EUR3 million for just EUR10.

Dempsey rues Meredith departure
New Laois football manager Sean Dempsey has admitted that Conor Meredith’s decision to pursue a career in Australian Rules is a massive blow to the O’Moore County.

Meredith signs for Kangaroos
Former Laois minor star Conor Meredith has agreed terms for a two-year international rookie contract with the North Melbourne Kangaroos.

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.

Tierney back for good
Michael John Tierney has handed new Laois football manager Sean Dempsey a major boost by confirming that he has no plans to return to Hong Kong.

Leinster club JFC: Moynalvey to face ’Bridge in final
Meath champions Moynalvey will face their Westmeath counterparts St. Mary’s, Rochfortbridge in the Leinster junior club football final following their semi-final wins yesterday.

Leinster club IFC: Ballyroan and Ultan’s safety through
Former Laois senior kingpins Ballyroan-Abbey will face Meath’s St. Ultan’s in the Leinster intermediate club football final following their respective semi-finals wins over St. Brigid’s and James Stephens.

Campion and Healy take top awards
The annual Laois GAA Player of the Year awards function was held recently in the Heritage Hotel as the county champions in both codes provided the Player of the Year.

Killeshin face into unknown
Killeshin will be on the road for the first time in the Leinster junior club football championship as they travel to Westmeath to face St Mary’s Rochfortbridge in the semi final.

Ballyroan bid for final berth
Ballyroan Abbey will bid to reach the Leinster club intermediate football championship final this weekend when they take on Offaly champions St Brigid’s in the penultimate stage.

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

Laois hurling panel announced
New Laois hurling manager Niall Rigney has named his provisional panel for 2009.

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

Leinster GAA fixtures
All the Leinster club provincial fixtures for the coming week.

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.

Mulligan: We paid the price
Portlaoise boss John Mulligan admitted after Sunday’s Leinster SFC defeat to Rhode that his side "paid the price" for their wasteful scoring chances at O’Connor Park, which saw them lose out by two points.

Ryan set for Laois minor hurling job
Tony Ryan is to be appointed as Laois’ new minor hurling manager at next Monday night’s meeting of the County Board.

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.

Dubs begin Cup defence against Offaly
Pat Gilroy’s first game in charge of Dublin will be a trip to Offaly for their opening O’Byrne Cup defence on January 4.

Leinster accident competitions
The fixtures for the 2009 O’Byrne Cup, O’Byrne Cup Shield

Begley to trial with Collingwood
Colm Begley has been handed an AFL lifeline after it was confirmed that he will train with Melbourne club Collingwood later this week.
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