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President reveals details of Special Congress Hurling proposal

President reveals details of Special Congress Hurling proposal
Champions face Ballycumber
The draw for the Offaly senior football championship semi finals has been made following the completion of all the quarterfinals last weekend.

Killeigh GAA notes
Just a week after their play off victory over Killurin, the Junior Hurlers are in action this weekend. Killeigh feature in a quarter final double bill this Saturday 6th September in O’Connor Park, Tullamore.  

Doon notes
On Sunday evening last, Doon recorded their third straight victory in their final group game against a battling Birr side.

President reveals details of Special Congress Hurling proposal
Ahead of a meeting with Leinster GAA Officials in Portlaoise tonight, GAA President Nickey Brennan has revealed the details of the newly-structured Hurling Championship proposals which are set to be placed before Special Congress on October 4th at Croke Park.


Croghan GAA Notes
St. Brigids recorded an excellent win over Clara last Sunday in the final group game of the Intermediate Championship on a scoreline of 3-15 to 2-5.  We now go on to face Walsh Island in the next round.   

Ballycumber GAA Notes
Ballycumber defeated Tubber in the championship on a scoreline of 1-11 to 11 points.  By doing so, they have qualified for the semi-final of the championship and will meet Tullamore on Sunday 14th. September. 

Ferbane club notes
Wednesday 3rd - Minor Football V Rhode in Rhode at 6.30 pm. U8/10/12. Hurling training in Moystown at 6.30 pm.

Shamrocks GAA Notes
Our senior hurlers suffered another disappointing defeat to Clareen at the weekend. See match report elsewhere. They now play Drumcullen in a must win game.

Killeigh GAA Notes
Killeigh’s second coming. Saturday 30th AugustJHC A Play off Killeigh 1-9 Killurin 0-11. Killeigh made sure of 2nd spot in the group following this one point victory over local rivals Killurin.

Fleury coy over Limerick nomination
Ex-Offaly boss Pat Fleury has stayed reserved over his nomination to succeed Richie Bennis as the next Limerick senior hurling manager.

Coolderry and Kinnity advance to semis
Following the last round of group matches in the senior hurling championship, the draw for the knockout stages has been made as Tullamore must go the long route.

Focus on SFC quarterfinals
The quarterfinals of the senior football championship take centre stage this weekend as eight teams battle it out for the right to lift the county title.

Tipp Supporters CLub All-Ireland U16
The Tipperary Supporters Club All Ireland Under 16 hurling championship will be held in the county this weekend. Twelve counties are participating.

Killeigh to play Killurin again
Just as the song says, ’We’ll meet again’, Killeigh and Killurin junior hurlers have to play again at the weekend. Both sides finished level on points, but must cross hurls again to decide 2nd and 3rd places in the group.  

Shamrocks GAA Notes
Hard luck to our senior hurlers who lost their last group game to Coolderry at the weekend. The game finished up 1-19 to 2-06. See match report elsewhere.

Ferbane club notes
The Junior Footballers made their exit from championship 2008 on Sunday when they lost the quarter final to a strong Cappincur side in Durrow. Cappincur led all the way and had four points on the board before Brian Lowry opened our account with a pointed free.

Croghan GAA Notes
Next round of Intermediate Championship is due to be played this weekend.  See Offaly GAA fixtures for details of venue and time.  

Ballycumber GAA Notes
Ballycumber were defeated by Edenderry in the Senior League in Ballycumber on Friday evening last.

Raheen and Na Fianna club notes
Raheen Junior Footballers qualified for the semi-final of the Junior B Football Championship for the second year in a row following their defeat of Daingean in the quarter-final last Tuesday evening in Walsh Island on a scoreline of 0-12 to 0-05.

Killeigh and Killurin share the spoils
The fine evening attracted  a large crowd to  Killeigh to see both teams play their final group game. The sides finished level, and qualify for the knock out stages.

SFC picture becomes clear
Following a confusing last round of matches in the group stages of the Tullamore Court Hotel senior football championship last weekend, the quarterfinal pairings are finally sorted.

SHC more clear cut
The last round robin stage of the Aidan Bracken Building Design senior hurling championship takes place this weekend with six matches taking place over the three days.

First intermediate 7-a-side to be held in Ratoath
Ratoath in Meath are set to host the first official intermediate football 7’s competition, which will take its place alongside the Kilmacud Crokes senior and St. Jude’s junior competitions.

Leinster U-13 Mini Hurling Feile 2008
On Saturday, 13th September eight seeded venues in Wicklow will be hosting an U-13 Mini Hurling Feile. Following on from the success the inaugural Mini Feile in 2007 Leinster Council have now included this event in their Games Programme for 2008.

Ballycommon GAA Club Notes
Still awaiting the rescheduling of the postponed Quarter-final clash V Durrow.

Shamrocks GAA Notes
Both our senior and junior footballers were knocked out of the championship last week. The juniors were beaten by Gracefield 1-12 to 1-06 last Thursday night.

Ballycumber GAA Notes
As a result of their draw with Clara in Tullamore on Friday evening last, Ballycumber emerged top of their group with 5 out of 6 points. 

Ferbane club notes
The Junior Footballers qualified for the quarter final of the championship with a fine win over Killeigh on Thursday evening in Ferbane.

Raheen and Na Fianna club notes
Following the postponement of last weekend’s fixture it will be a case of make or break for the Raheen Intermediate Footballers when they conclude the group stage of the Championship and they seek their first championship win of the year as they take on Bracknagh in Gracefield this Saturday 23rd August 2008 at 6:30pm.

Valuable win for Killeigh
Killeigh picked up 2 valuable points with this 7 point victory, making the better start with points from Alan Plunkett, James Condron, and converted frees by Padraic Horan, Killeigh led by 0-8 to 0-3 at half time in a good first half.  

Camogie side prepare for final
The Offaly camogie team have begun their preparations for the All-Ireland junior final that will take place in Croke Park on September 14th.

All to play for in SFC
The Offaly senior football championship throws up some interesting matches this weekend as Ballycumber are the only side guaranteed a place in the knockout stages.

Offaly begin selection process
The Offaly County board has set up a committee to find the next senior football manager, following Pat Roe’s resignation from the position last month.

Shamrocks GAA Notes
Best wishes to our footballers who take on Edenderry at the weekend. The game is fixed for Saturday in Geashill at 7pm. It’s a must win game for the club in order to keep our championship hopes alive.

Ferbane club notes
Junior Football Championship Round 3:Ferbane v Killeigh on Thursday evening (14th) at 7.15pm in Ferbane.Senior Football Championship Round 3:Ferbane v Rhode on Sunday (17th) at 2pm in Tullamore.

Raheen and Na Fianna club notes
The Raheen Hurlers suffered another defeat to neighbours Gracefield in their league encounter last Friday evening in Gracefield on a scoreline of 1-12 to 1-08.

Croghan GAA Notes
There was no winner of the weekly lotto which stood at Eu8,400. 

All-Ireland MFC quarter-final: Kerry crush Faithful
Barry John Walsh inspired Kerry to an emphatic victory over Offaly in a one-sided All-Ireland minor football quarter-final at Newbridge.

Offaly minor team announced
Offaly minor football manager Declan McGovern has named his team for Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final against Kerry at Newbridge.

Minors back in action
Offaly minor footballers get the chance of putting the heartbreaking Leinster final defeat to Meath to the back of their minds as they prepare for Saturday’s All-Ireland quarterfinal against Kerry.

SHC finally resumes
Following a lengthy break reaching well over three months, the Offaly senior hurling championship recommences this weekend as round two is down for decision.

Killeigh updates
A two point defeat for Killeigh in this entertaining game where Killeigh’s goal scoring touch deserted them.

Shamrocks GAA Notes
Best of luck to our hurlers who take on neighbours Kilcormac Killoughey in the senior hurling championship. The game is fixed for 5.45pm in Birr on Saturday evening. Your support is needed.

Ferbane notes
The Senior Footballers had a brilliant win over county champions Tullamore on Sunday evening.

Raheen and Na Fianna club notes
The Raheen Junior Footballers secured their place in the quarter final of the Junior B Football Championship with an emphatic win over Clara in Clara in their final group game last Thursday evening on a scoreline of 3-15 to 0-04.
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