Updated 12.25 DERMOT EARLEY HAS been appointed as the new chief executive of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA). The former Kildare footballer, who has served as president of the players’ body since 2013, takes over from Dessie Farrell who stepped down last month after 13 years at the helm. “I am fully committed to that … Continue reading "Gaelic Players Association appoints its new chief exec to take over from Dessie Farrell"

Click:vanilla prepaid card balanceHome A Glenstal Abbey supporter shows off his acrobatic skills during the half-time break in their Munster Schools Senior Cup game against St Clement’s College. Source: Donall Farmer/INPHO Click Here: サッカーユニフォーム Former Kildare footballer Dermot Earley has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Gaelic Players Association having served as … Continue reading "We’ll Leave It There So: Earley rising, Triggs cited and all today’s sport"

ALMOST A YEAR ago to the day, Kevin McManamon sat in front of the media in Croke Park and outlined his very simple goal – to be in the parade on All-Ireland final day. “It’s a big bullseye for me,” he said last year. ”I like a challenge.” Source: Gary Carr/INPHO Up to that point McManamon … Continue reading "Kevin McManamon: I wouldn’t be playing for Dublin if I didn’t use sports psychology"

KILKENNY HURLING CHAMPIONS O’Loughlin Gaels have nominated Mark Bergin to captain the county in 2017. Source: James Crombie/INPHO As reigning champions, Gaels have the honour of providing the county captain for the forthcoming year and so the 27-year-old forward will follow in the footsteps of clubmates Brian Hogan, Andy and Martin Comerford in leading the Cats. … Continue reading "Mark Bergin anointed Kilkenny hurling captain for the year ahead"

DUBLIN BOSS GER Cunningham isn’t paying much attention to the flak he’s taken from several former squad members as he prepares his squad for the upcoming campaign. Michael Carton, Conal Keaney and Peter Kelly are among the exiles who’ve been scathing in their criticism of the operation run by the Cork native, but Cunningham is unperturbed. … Continue reading "‘Evolution happens in every team’: Criticism from ex-Dubs doesn’t concern Ger Cunningham"

FIXING THE CHAMPIONSHIP structures will be top priority for Dermot Earley in his new role as chief executive of the Gaelic Players Association. Source: Seb Daly/SPORTSFILE Next month the 38-year-old replaces Dessie Farrell, who was at the helm of the GPA for 13 years. Farrell was among the founding members of the players’ body, before … Continue reading "New GPA chief talks championship restructures, pay-for-play and Super 11s"

GAELIC PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (GPA) chairman Seamus Hickey has hailed the appointment of Dermot Earley as the body’s new chief executive. The former Kildare footballer will assume control from Dessie Farrell in February, and Hickey believes Earley’s leadership qualities will be a massive asset to the organisation in his new role. Click Here: cheap nike shoes “It’s a … Continue reading "‘He’s an exceptional leader, a leader of men’: Hickey praises the appointment of Earley"

MUNSTER GAA CHAIRMAN Jerry O’Sullivan has confirmed that the province will run an U25 hurling championship in the summer – and a similar format could be introduced for football. With O’Sullivan’s native Cork the only county to express an interest in the intermediate competition, they are effectively Munster champions and it throws the future of … Continue reading "Munster Council confirm U25 hurling championship"

IRISH OLYMPIAN ADAM Nolan has announced his retirement from boxing as he plans to “enjoy a few years of hurling back home”. The 29-year-old represented Ireland at the 2012 London Olympics and is a five-time National Senior Elite champion, but missed out on Rio 2016 in frustrating circumstances. The Wexford native added that he intends … Continue reading "Irish Olympian Nolan retires from boxing to ‘enjoy a few years of hurling’"

Coláiste Chríost Rí 0-8 Rochestown College 0-6 Denis Hurley reports from Church Road, Blackrock CORK CAPTAIN PAUL Kerrigan saw his Coláiste Chríost Rí remain on course to end their five-year wait for a Corn Uí Mhuirí title as they edged past Rochestown College in a Cork derby at Church Road in Blackrock today. Kerrigan is … Continue reading "Cork captain sees Chríost Rí team win Corn Uí Mhuirí derby and reach semi-final against Tralee CBS"