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Mayo’s Kevin O’Neill |
Disciplinary amendments approved
The one yellow card and you are off motion was passed at the GAA’s Special Congress but the move to change the U21 championship to U20 was rejected.
GAA set to hold managerial meetings
The GAA is to hold meetings in all four provinces with intercounty managers ahead of the commencement of the new 2008/09 hurling and football seasons.
Ballintubber club notes
This weeks lotto draw takes place in Corleys, Saturday Night October 4th. The Jackpot has reached a huge E16,850!
McGarrity switches allegiance
The heading may frighten all Mayo GAA fans, but don’t worry as the talismanic midfielder has decided to ply his trade on the basketball court with Sligo All-Stars this season.
Dempsey wants more emphasis on coaching
Mayo minor manager Ray Dempsey believes that unless the county adapt a more professional approach with regards to the coaching of underage players, then they will be waiting a long time before their next national success.
Ballagh’ tipped to shade it
If the Mayo senior football championship quarterfinal clash between Ballaghaderreen and Ballintubber can reach anywhere near that of the drawn match, an epic encounter is in store for this weekend.
Ballintubber V Ballaghaderreen in McHale Park
It was Winston Churchill in the darker days of World War II that said ’A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.’
Ballyhaunis in hurling final
Ballyhaunis qualified for the TJ Tyrrell Mayo Senior Hurling Championship finalwith a 2-18 to 0-9 victory over Westport on Sunday
Mayo SFC: Charlestown book final spot
2001 Connacht club winners Charlestown booked their place in the Mayo SFC final with a 1-13 to 1-9 victory over Claremorris.
All-Ireland MFC: Tyrone clinch the double
Tyrone added the ESB All-Ireland MFC title to the senior crown won six days ago when they defeated Mayo after extra time in this epic decider at Pearse Park.
Dempsey says minors have ’caught the imagination’
Mayo minor supremo Ray Dempsey says his county’s All-Ireland MFC final tussle today (Saturday) has caught the imagination of gaels in his native county.
Minor replay ticket latest
The GAA has confirmed that a limited number of terrace tickets are still available for Saturday’s ESB GAA Football All-Ireland Minor championship replay at Pearse Park, Longford.
Mayo unchanged
Ray Dempsey has kept faith with the same starting fifteen for Saturday’s ESB All-Ireland MFC final replay against Tyrone.
O’Shea confident of getting the job done
Man-of-the-match Aidan O’Shea is in no doubt that Mayo can lift their performance once again for Saturday’s ESB All-Ireland final replay against Tyrone.
Ladies final turns into a fiasco
The 2008 Mayo Ladies football final, which was due to be played last Sunday turned out to be a disastrous affair as one of the teams participating failed to turn up.
Busy weekend on championship front
On Saturday all roads lead to Pearse Park for the All-Ireland minor final replay, but the attention will turn to the club scene the following day.
Ballintubber GAA Club News
Best wishes to Dean Gavin and Ray Geraghty who will be helping the Mayo Minor team in this Saturday’s All-Ireland Final Replay against Tyrone in Pearse Park, Longford at 2:30pm!
SHC Semi Final Previews
The Mayo Senior Hurling Championship semi-finals eventually get the go ahead on Sunday next in McHale Park, in what is a repeat of last years semi-final pairings.
Minor replay all ticket
The GAA has confirmed that the replay of the ESB All Ireland Minor Football Final will take place in Pearse Park, Longford on Saturday next, 27th September 2008 at 2.30pm.
All-Ireland MFC final replay fixed for Longford
The GAA has confirmed that the All-Ireland minor football final replay between Mayo and Tyrone will take place at Pearse Park, Longford next Saturday at 2.30pm.
Dempsey disappointed to let victory slip
Mayo minor manager Ray Dempsey made no secret of his disappointment at the manner in which his side had victory snatched from their grasp in their drawn All-Ireland final against Tyrone.
U16A hurling Final
Tooreen regained the U16A hurling championship with a spirited two point win over rivals Castlebar Mitchels in Claremorris.
All-Ireland MFC: Donnelly salvages second chance for Tyrone
A Matthew Donnelly point two minutes into added time saw Tyrone escape from Croke Park with a second chance to overcome Mayo in the ESB All-Ireland MFC decider.
O’Grady looking for that deja vu feeling
Mayo minor selector Tomas O’Grady was on the last Mayo team to land the All-Ireland minor title (1985) so he’s hoping history will repeat itself this Sunday when the westerners cross swords in the final with Ulster kingpins Tyrone at Croke Park.
Mayo and Meath contest sellout final
The Irish Handball Council have announced that the second weekend of the M DONNELLY All-Ireland 60x30 handball finals is a sell-out.
Beirne not upset by bookies’ odds
Mayo minor football selector Kevin Beirne doesn’t believe that the bookies’ decision to make Tyrone odds-on favourites to win this Sunday’s ESB All-Ireland MFC title will make one jot of a difference to the westerners’ determination to succeed.
O’Shea’s Mayo participation in doubt
Aidan O’Shea remains a major doubt for Mayo’s All-Ireland minor football final showdown with Tyrone, despite being named in manager Ray Dempsey’s team on Wednesday.
Championship draws made
The draws for the senior, intermediate and junior football championship semi finals were made recently at the TF Royal Hotel.
Dempsey instils work ethic
Mayo minor manager Ray Dempsey believes that if his charges adapt the right work ethic during Sunday’s All-Ireland final against Tyrone, then there is no reason why they can’t win.
Interpro finals taken out of Croker
The GAA have announced the dates and fixtures for the Interprovincial football and hurling championships, with the finals no longer set to take place in Croke Park.
Mayo minors unchanged
Ray Dempsey has kept faith with the same Mayo starting fifteen which defeated Kerry for Sunday’s ESB All-Ireland MFC final against Tyrone.
Mayo wait on O’Shea
Mayo minor football manager Ray Dempsey is sweating on the fitness of star forward Aidan O’Shea ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland final against Tyrone.
Mayo and Meath go to battle
Having suffered heartbreak in the 2007 60x30 season, Mayo’s Dessie Keegan and Joe McCann will continue in their search for redemption when they take on Royal County pairing, Brian Carroll and Tom Sheridan, in the M Donnelly All-Ireland Senior Doubles final at Croke Park on Saturday next.
KEVIN McSTAY column
Two giants collide - Before the championship ball was thrown in on Sunday 11th May, I have little doubt many pundits fancied a Kerry versus Ulster county in the ultimate decider. It was difficult to say exactly which one because the Ulster championship is predictable in one way only - it’s full of surprises.
Hurls of distinction
Scullion Hurls are offering free delivery throughout Ireland on their fantastic range of hurls and accessories.
Hanley would relish Ireland chance
Pearce Hanley has revealed that he would love to be apart of Sean Boylan’s plans for this year’s International Rules series in Australia.
One yellow and you’re off
The GAA wants to introduce a new disciplinary system which will see players who receive a yellow card being sent to the sideline, with teams allowed to introduce a substitute in their place.
Special Congress motions revealed
The GAA have released details of the Special Congress to be held on October 4th with a list of the motions up for discussion, including changes to the hurling championship as well as disciplinary issues.
AFL star Hanley returns to his roots
Brisbane Lions rookie Pearce Hanley made a sensational return to club football championahip action in Mayo at the weekend.
Nally wants more
Mayo minor captain Shane Nally was remaining grounded after the emphatic All-Ireland semi-final win over Kerry as the defender stressed that it would could for nothing if the lost the final.
Cross aim to carry on
The senior football championship quarterfinals are down for decision this weekend as McHale Park host all four games in what is an exciting feast of football.
Mayo to receive 1300 tickets
The scramble for All-Ireland football tickets has begun already in Mayo after it was revealed that the county will only receive in the region of 1300 for the showpiece of the year.
Ballintubber GAA Club News
Ballintubber Senior team face their toughest task to date in the County Senior Championship of 2008 when they clash with Ballaghaderreen next weekend.
Kevin McStay column: Head or heart to rule the final?
For Mayo footballers see Waterford? It appears Kilkenny hurlers hardly have to break sweat to get to All-Ireland hurling finals these days. In fact, recent episodes of those finals makes you believe they have to do little indeed to actually win them.
Deegan to referee football final
The Central Referees Appointment Control Committee has announced that Laois’ Maurice Deegan will referee the All-Ireland SFC final.
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