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Den Haag GAA European Invitational Gaelic Football Tournament 2009
The Hague GAA club would like to extend an invitation to all Men’s and Ladies Gaelic football teams to their third annual European Invitational Gaelic Football Tournament!
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.
First half Rout ends Fechins drought
Two clinical finishes from Niall Devlin helped St Fechins claim their first silverware in nearly ten years against Annaghminnon Rovers in Darver on Sunday afternoon.
John Mitchels GFC Club Notes
No winner of Jackpot of 2,800 euro.
End of season in sight for Cooley, Dundalk Gaels, Annaghminnon and Fechins
After ten hard months of training, winning, losing, injuries, good weather and bad weather, Cooley Kickhams, Dundalk Gaels, Annaghminnon Rovers and St. Fechins can finally draw a close on their seasons this Sunday afternoon in Darver.
Malone staying on with Mairtins
Nicky Malone will serve Naomh Mairtin as first-team manager again in 2009.
O hEochaidh to challenge chairman again
For the second successive year, Tomas O hEochaidh is challenging Paddy Oliver for the post of Louth County Board chairman.
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.
Book review: Divided Loyalties
A new book finally explains why an inter-county Gaelic football star dramatically quit his native Mayo before going on to an All-Ireland title with Louth - over 50 years ago. Dan O’Neill, born and reared in Castlebar, won an All-Ireland senior title with Louth in 1957, just 18 months after leaving Mayo in controversial circumstances.
Na Piarsaigh AGM Report
Na Piarsaigh reviewed 2008 and looked forward to 2009 at their well attended AGM held on Sunday 23rd November in their clubrooms on the Blackrock road. The AGM was preceded by a mass for deceased club members and friends.
Parnell Park venue for Carlow game
Louth’s 2009 Leinster SFC opener against Carlow will be played in Dublin’s Parnell Park on Sunday May 17.
Kearney appointment hits the right tone for Fechins
The appointment of Tony Kearney as manager represents a major coup for Louth club St Fechins.
Players’ grants under threat
Sports Minister Martin Cullen has admitted that the GAA players’ grants scheme could be scrapped after just one year.
McCardle Cup
On Sunday 16th November in wonderfull conditions in Cluskey Park Dromiskin, the Finbars finished 2008 in style by gaining promotion to the interdediate league by defeating Dundalk Young Irelands in an exellent hard fought match on the score 2-10 (0-5) to 2-3 (1-3).
Leinster dates and venues announced
The Leinster Council has announced dates and venues for its 2009 championship fixtures in both football and hurling.
Fechins ease Into semi-Final
St Fechin’s booked their spot in the Division 4C semi-finals with an impressive performance against John Mitchells at Ballybailie on Sunday afternoon. An early Colm O’Neill goal was the only highlight of a lackluster first half that ended 1-3 to 1-2 in favor of the away side.
Na Piarsaigh Grand Christmas Draw
Start your Christmas celebrations with a fortnight in the sun. You can, because it’s that time of the year again, when the Na Piarsaigh Grand Christmas Draw offers you the chance to win this fabulous prize, and many more.
Make ours a double - Knockbridge
Knockbridge completed another senior hurling double by scooping the county league title in impressive fashion.
Ladies management team steps aside
Outgoing Louth ladies management duo Brian Carroll and Teresa Hanratty have stepped aside, to be replaced by Dermot Agnew for the 2009 season.
New Cooley boss Gallagher sets sights high
Local man Peadar Gallagher has been appointed manager of Cooley Kickhams and his immediate target is the Joe Ward Cup.
Na Piarsaigh AGM & Mass
Na Piarsaigh’s AGM to review 2008 will take place on Sunday 23rd November at 3.30pm in their clubrooms on the Blackrock Road, Dundalk. The AGM will be preceded at 3pm by a mass for all deceased club members.
Division 4 Leagues to take centre stage
With the Senior leagues coming to a close for this season, it will be the Division 4 leagues taking centre stage over the next few weeks.
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
Cumann na mBunscol: Urban Schools Finals Reports
The urban finals were on Saturday last with CBS Dundalk, Blackrock and St. Joseph’s CBS taking silverware.
St Mochtas GFC Club note
St Mochtas G.F.C GAA Club Members Draw
Leinster club fixtures
All the games this week in both codes at senior, intermediate and junior level.
Crokes boss lauds Vaughan
Kilmacud Crokes manager Paddy Carr heaped praise on county star Mark Vaughan after his 1-8 inspired the Dublin champions to a four-point win over battling Newtown Blues in the Leinster club football quarter-final.
Leinster club: Kilmacud survive the Blues
A 54th minute goal from Mark Vaughan paved the way for a Kilmacud Crokes victory after the Dublin champions had been given a second half scare by Louth side Newtown Blues.
Club Roundup
All of the Provincial club action on Sunday was focussed on the big-ball code as the Connacht finalists were decided, Nemo Rangers advanced in Munster as did Crossmaglen Rangers in Ulster while it was a busy day in Leinster.
Sunday’s results roundup
All the results from Sunday’s provincial club championship games as well as the Waterford senior hurling final.
Farrell reiterates desire
GPA chief Dessie Farrell has stressed once again the importance of the GAA formally recognising the Gaelic Players’ Association.
Blues depleted for Crokes test
Newtown Blues will be without three key players when they face Kilmacud Crokes in the Leinster club championship at Parnell Park.
Shock as Pearse Og WITHDRAW from league
Louth hurling club Pearse Og have opted to withdraw from the senior league - even though they could still have qualified for the final.
Board u-turn as Matthews appointed Louth minor manager
Louth County Board has completed a dramatic u-turn by finally appointing Mickey Matthews as Wee County minor manager for 2009.
Louth’s Judge ruled out of league
Louth attacker Colm Judge is set to miss the entire 2009 national football league programme with a shoulder injury.
McEneaney had word with fixture setters
Louth manager Eamonn McEneaney was in contact with Croke Park prior to the 2009 NFL fixtures list being announced.
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.
Na Piarsaigh book final spot
Na Piarsaigh qualified for the final of the Division 2 League with a comprehensive victory over town rivals Clan Na Gael in the Semi-Final game played at Rock Road on Tuesday night.
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.
Cumann na mBunscol Urban Schools Finals
The O Raghallaigh’s Gaelic Grounds in Drogheda will play host to the Cumann na mBunscol Urban Schools finals this coming Saturday.
Division 3 League Round 13
Young Irelands headed to Ballygasson for the last round of League games on Sunday morning knowing that one point would secure promotion to Division 2.
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.
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.
Knockbridge on Leinster road again
Knockbridge travel to Offaly to take on Ballyskenach in the first round of the Leinster junior club hurling championship on Sunday November 2.
Footballers begin with Limerick test
Louth will commence their 2009 NFL Division 3 campaign with a home game against Limerick on Sunday 1st February.
Mitchels looking good
For the second year in a row John Mitchels have been recognised for their excellently kept facilities by being awarded the Best Presented Football Grounds prize by Louth County Council.
Nicks year ends with heads held high
St Nicholas were beaten in their Leinster junior club championship debut against St Mary’s of Rochfortbridge, but it was a fantastic year for the Drogheda club.
Three in a row for brilliant Cooley
Cooley Kickhams’ superb 1-7 to 0-8 defeat of county champions Newtown Blues at Clan na Gael Park heralded their third successive Cardinal O’Donnell Cup success.
Carr back in Blues fold
Jamie Carr has returned to the Newtown Blues fold in time for the Louth champions’ entry into the Leinster club championship.
Conran praise for players
Leinster hurling manager John Conran heaped praise on his players for not just overcoming Connacht in the inter-provincial semi-final, but the terrible weather conditions as well.
Nicks have no Leinster fear
As they prepare to embark on their first Leinster club campaign, St Nicholas are ready to give a good account of themselves.
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