Considering how vested he is in the situation right now, it’s little surprise TJ Ryan supports the motion to fit all GAA fixtures into the calendar year.

We can confirm Ger Cunningham didn’t lose the run of himself last week. Sure, he might have used the words "Kilkenny" and "less intimidating" in the same sentence but his argument was of sound foundation, writes John Fogarty.

In recent weeks, the GAA’s leadership have returned fire at Joe Brolly for his "over-the-top" comments about player welfare, writes John Fogarty.

The GAA has reported a large spike in the number of claims for hip operations among minor football and hurlers. A total of 77 teenage footballers and hurler last year made applications via the players insurance scheme compared to 19 in 2013, 20 in 2012, five in 2011 and 10 in 2010.

Jim Gavin has described as “baffling” Central Council’s decision to oppose the introduction of the clock/hooter, having endorsed it last year. 

It escaped the attention of the press box in Killarney at the time but Michael Conroy was indeed a temporary replacement (ie, a blood substitute) for Evan Regan on Sunday, writes John Fogarty.

Mallow’s GAA Sports Complex is capable of hosting several provincial fixtures, according to its general manager Liz Foley.