Donegal GAA thanks Rory Gallagher for his ‘massive contribution’
Donegal GAA county committee has issued a statement extending its thanks and appreciation to Rory Gallagher for, what it says, has been his ‘massive contribution’ to the county’s footballers over the last seven years. The statement, from County PRO Ed Byrne, referred to Rory’s huge input into Donegal football, claiming…
Sligo GAA says it did not use too many subs in game against Antrim
The secretary of the Sligo GAA County Board says they did NOT use too many substitutes during their 0-22 to 3-7 defeat of Antrim in Markievicz Park at the weekend. There have been claims that Sligo used an extra sub when Kyle Cawley came on to replace veteran Mark Breheny…
Sligo vs Meath and Donegal play Longford in GAA qualifiers
In GAA, Sligo will face Meath and Donegal will play Longford in Rouned 2A of the All-Ireland Qualifiers. Mayo will face Derry and Laois will take on Clare. Sligo will have to travel to Meath for their game while Donegal will be at home in their clash with Longford.
Harkin: GAA probably one of largest voluntary organisations in the country
MEP Marian Harkin says the GAA might be one of the largest voluntary organisations in the country. She made the comment at the launch of the programme of voluntary events to be organised by Sligo GAA at the association’s Centre of Excellence in Scarden, Sligo. It also coincides with Sligo having…
Northwest schools to contest soccer, GAA and basketball finals today
A number of schools from the northwest are contesting provincial finals this afternoon in various sports. In soccer, Summerhill College will take on Rice College of Westport in the Connacht Senior Final at Milebush in Castlebar today at 1pm. In Gaelic football, St Attracta’s Community School in Tubbercurry will contest…
Big games ahead this weekend in round two of the national league
Donegal boss Rory Gallagher is hopeful that his youthful squad will benefit from the experience of playing a strong Kerry side in their opening game of this year’s National League last weekend. Donegal head to Dr Hyde Park to face Roscommon this Sunday, and Gallagher says that he is happy…
Sligo looks set to host GAA Scór Sinsír in 2018
Sligo looks set to host the All-Ireland GAA Scór Sinsír competition in 2018. Sligo GAA Culture and Irish language officer Keith Henry raised the idea at the recent county board convention and with Connaught set to host the competition Sligo has become the frontrunner. The aim of the Scór committees…