The fourth year of the Celtic Challenge

Horan unlikely to risk O'Connor and O'Shea in New York

​​​​​​​Cillian O'Connor and Seamus O'Shea are unlikely to be risked for Mayo's Connacht championship opener in New York, but they are very close to a return to inter-county action, says Mayo manger James Horan.

Connacht GAA to start work on biggest Sports Dome in the world in July

Connacht GAA are planning to have a new Air Dome facility up and running at its Centre of Excellence in Bekan by the end of this year.

"If the underdog was never to win, the underdog would never play"

New York manager Justin O'Halloran insists his side will not go in against Mayo expecting to lose.

"We all know we still have a long way to go"

Lee Keegan reckons Mayo still have a long way to go to reach the heights they want to this summer.

Hanley's 150th AFL appearance ends in defeat

Mayo native Pearce Hanley played his 150th AFL games today when his Gold Coast Suns were beaten by Adelaide Crows.

Two-tier championship moves a step closer

A two-tier football championship moved a step closer to becoming a reality this week when two options for the proposed second-tier competition were circulated to counties competing in Divisions 3 and 4 of the Allianz League.

Six cut from Mayo squad ahead of New York trip

Jason Gibbons, Conor O'Shea, Colm Moran, Cathal Horan, James Kelly and Ryan O'Donoghue have been released from the Mayo squad ahead of next month's Connacht SFC opener against New York.

Watch: Pearce Hanley gets emotional watching tribute video

Pearce Hanley struggles to hold back the tears as he watches a tribute video put together by his club the Gold Coast Suns ahead of his 150th appearance in the AFL on Sunday.

CPA threatens strike action

The Club Players' Association (CPA) has raised the prospect of its membership going on strike if a solution to the "fixtures crisis" isn't found soon.

2019 Joe McDonagh, Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup fixtures

Fixtures for the 2019 Joe McDonagh, Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup competitions have been finalised with the dates and times confirmed for the group stage in each of the four All-Ireland senior hurling championships.

Keegan: players have to be able to lead a normal life

Mayo star Lee Keegan says the culture has to change in the GAA when it comes to booze bans.

Ruane in the running to face New York

Mayo midfielder Matthew Ruane is expected to be fit to face New York, despite missing his club's SFC win at the weekend.

Is this the year of the green and red?

The sight of Tiger Woods in the green and red after his remarkable Masters triumph in Augusta will have had Mayo fans dreaming of similar scenes of jubilation in Croke Park later this year.

GAA tweets of the week

The club scene took centre stage this past weekend…

What they said … the weekend in quotes

"I have no real interest in football at the moment, the last few weeks even training with the club I haven't really enjoyed it and I just don't have the hunger and the desire to give the commitment to Donegal."

Watch: Andy Moran's last-gasp winning penalty goes through the net

Andy Moran held his nerve to convert an injury-time penalty which handed Ballaghaderreen a dramatic 2-10 to 1-12 victory over Claremorris in the first round of the Mayo SFC last evening.

Camogie: Kerry and Tyrone through to Minor C final

Kerry and Tyrone will contest the All-Ireland Minor C Camogie Championship Final after clearing their respective penultimate hurdles.

Dog poo causing a stink at Mayo club ground

Dog fouling has become a problem at a GAA club in Mayo.

Mayo SFC: O'Connor returns in Ballintubber win

Cillian O'Connor made his return from knee surgery as Ballintubber began their defence of the Moclair Cup with a 0-18 to 1-3 victory over Hollymount-Carramore yesterday.

Double delight for Tipp at Scór Sinsir finals

Tipperary won two of the seven titles that were up for grabs at last evening's All-Ireland Scór Sinsir finals at the TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar.

Death of Mayo's St Patrick, John Durcan

GAA fans everywhere will be saddened to learn of the passing of the well-known Mayo supporter, John Durcan.

Opinion: why club only April is not working

As we head into the second weekend of April, already there have been issues raised by clubs in a number of counties over the availability of players during this period.

Mulligan tips Mayo to reach holy grail

Former Tyrone footballer Owen Mulligan believes that Mayo's NFL success this year can be the catalyst for them to go on and lift 'Sam Maguire'.

Kilkenny clubs surprised by county call

The news that Kilkenny senior hurlers are alleged to have trained last week has been met with surprise from clubs.

Hurling rankings: terrific Treaty have reaffirmed their superiority

We rank the hurling teams - county by county.

Hughes joins mounting list of injured inter-county stars

The injuries have been piling up for teams ahead of this summer's All-Ireland senior football and hurling championships, with Monaghan's Darren Hughes the latest casualty.

62 clubs from 31 counties to play at Croke Park in LGFA Activity Day

The list of 62 clubs, representing 31 counties, who will play at Croke Park in the Ladies Gaelic Football Association's Activity Day next Monday, April 15, has been revealed.

New GAA Manifesto unveiled celebrating the Association's shared values and sense of belonging

At 11am today the GAA issued a rallying call to every one of its 2,000 clubs dotted throughout Ireland and the globe as part of the unveiling of the new GAA Manifesto - an affirmation of our mission, vision and shared values, as well as a celebration of the people who make our Association what it is.

GAA tweets of the week

A 'lovely gesture' by Laois' footballers and Davy Russell dedicates Tiger Roll's Grand National success to former Cork footballer Kieran O'Connor…

What they said … the weekend in quotes

"There's a guy at home, Kieran O'Connor from Aghada and he's going through an enormous battle and just to let him know that we are thinking of him. He played football for Cork. He gave his life to sport and he's a real fan of mine - this one's for Kieran."

Ladies: Mayo's superb comeback earns draw with Monaghan

Drama was the order of the day in the final Lidl NFL Division 1 encounter as Mayo recovered from a change of venue and a 12-point deficit to earn a share of the spoils at the Monaghan Entekra Centre of Excellence.

Doherty eyeing provincial glory

A Connacht SFC title is top of the list of priorities for Jason Doherty and his Mayo team-mates as he turns his attention to the summer action.

Ladies previews: Sunday is D-Day in the Lidl National Football League

THE 2019 Lidl National Football League Division 1 semi-finalists have been confirmed - but Round 7 will confirm who plays who in the last four.

New York-Mayo tickets won't go on general sale

Tickets for the Connacht SFC preliminary round clash between New York and Mayo at Gaelic Park on Sunday, May 5 will not be on general sale ahead of the game.

Ladies team news: Changes aplenty for final round

THE semi-final match-ups for the 2019 Lidl National Football League Division 1 semi-finals will be confirmed on Sunday - with champions Dublin and challengers Cork meeting in Round 7 in Mallow.

Tipp launch €15 weekend pass

At a time when there is much criticism about the price of entry to club championship games, you will do well to come up with a better offer to what the Tipperary County Board are offering.

Find of the league? Step forward Mayo's Matthew Ruane

Now that the dust has settled on this year's Allianz FL Division 1 campaign, supporters up and down the country have a better idea of how their team is shaping up ahead of this summer's championship action.

Uri Geller offers to help Mayo's All-Ireland quest

World renowned illusionist Uri Geller has offered to help James Horan and Mayo to break their All-Ireland "curse".