Aer Lingus warn fans of travel disruption ahead of Easter weekend
Sligo and Leitrim GAA supporters travelling abroad this weekend could be facing travel disruption after Aer Lingus has confirmed that there’s a “risk of some delays”, as its app and website remain unavailable. Customers are being asked to allow extra time for check in, and to check airport websites for…
County chairman welcomes end of Sky broadcasting deal
A local GAA County Board chairman has welcomed the news that Sky Sports and the GAA has ended their broadcasting relationship. It’s understood that Sky and the GAA were unable to reach a renewal agreement. A factor in this decision was the new shortened GAA season and its knock-on impact…
Funeral has taken place of Red Óg Murphy
The funeral has taken place of the Sligo GAA player Red Óg Murphy. The funeral mass of the DCU student took place earlier today in St. Patrick’s Church, Moylough. Mourners consisting of family, friends, college associates, former classmates and representatives from the GAA world heard how Red Og was loved,…
Further easing of Covid-19 restriction expected later
The prospect of a more significant summer in the north west is moving a step closer with the easing of a of number of covid-19 restrictions expected later this evening. Early indications are suggesting that International travel for holidays is set to return on July 19th. The plans for further…
Leitrim Ladies Football captain would welcome change
The Former GAA President Liam O’Neill says the Ladies Gaelic Football Association should be a part of the GAA. It follows the controversy over the staging of the Cork – Galway game at Croke Park on Sunday. The counties were given just two hours to adjust to playing the match…
Why the Leinster football championship is dead
Former Westmeath senior footballer John Connellan has posted an open letter to his twitter account, highlighting the problems in the GAA’s funding, with particular reference to Dublin. Connellan details the plan set out by GAA President Sean Kelly (2003-2006) to revive Gaelic Games in the capital. Among the shocking funding…
Cavan shock Donegal to win 40th Ulster title
Donegal’s bid to win three consecutive Ulster senior football titles was ended by Cavan on Sunday as the Breffni County ran out deserved 1-13 to 0-12 winners. It was Cavan’s 40th provincial title, but their first since Donegal’s Martin McHugh helped them lift the Anglo Celt Cup 23 years ago…