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By Cliona Foley Irish Independent, 14 May, 2009 A LEADING Wicklow official has suggested that despite one player being brought directly from the field of play to hospital by ambulance, and seven more being sent off, the two clubs involved in a shocking row may yet escape any further sanctions. Two ambulances were called to [...]

Lá na gClub: the aftermath of the Stratford v Rathnew football match Down Wicklow direction they certainly marked the weekend of Lá na gClub in some style. According the Irish Times (and we believe them unless this is an April Fools story that was published today by accident), six players were dismissed on red cards [...]

TESCO – Helping the GAA, every day? In an amazing turn of events – we believe British multiple TESCO is set to offer fifty per cent discount to GAA members in recognition of the GAA 125 Anniversary. TESCO, has had to perform the remarkable about turn, following their disgraceful decision to ban young GAA members [...]

The view ahead isn’t great if the empty seats aren’t filled On average, a trip to Croke Park during the summer costs probably in the region of up to £100/€115 per person when you factor in tickets, food, drink (non-alcoholic) programmes, fuel costs etc. If you decide to make a night of it and go [...]

Under new regulations the pre match huddle may be banned due to too much slabber Talking Balls has been asked to pass on the following GAA-specific Swine Flu Information. If you have any further questions please contact TESCO. Flu viruses are made up of tiny particles that can be spread through the stuff that comes [...]

Players bouncing at suggestions the grants may be abolished So the Powers That Be in Croker are ‘concerned’ that the Government might welch on its deal to underwrite the controversial player grant scheme for inter-county players. The One True Belief Faction must be rubbing their hands in glee and chortling “Pay for Play No Way” [...]

Henry, a blow to the groin, pulling off the ball. All part of the job. After all the controversy earlier in the year, now apparently forgotten, when tigerish Tyrone player ‘Ricey’ McMenamin was publicly castigated for the offence of ‘cupping’ the bollocks of tigerish Kerry forward Paul Galvin, the latest off the ball incident may [...]

Impassive, Justin waits for the call. Are Down hurlers coming or not? Justin McCarthy headed north last weekend with a panel of 33 Limerick hurlers to enjoy the bright lights of Ballycastle and play challenge games against Antrim and Down as part of their championship, both on Sunday afternoon. Sounds like a great plan. Pity [...]

When Shall We Three Meet Again? If the Shirt fits. . . this Sunday This Sunday the length and breadth of Ireland, all sorts of people will be getting up, shaking off the cobwebs and heading down to the club for the day. It’s all about Lá na gClub. For many it might be a [...]