The GAA is not only about identity of course, but the first Ulster Club title for the hardest of hardcore GAA clubs in Kilcoo Eoghan Rúa will forever sustain this miniscule community of shepherds in a hollow of the Mourne mountains.

On the wall of a diner on Derrylin’s main street, hangs a picture of two men, tracksuited and beaming.

Mayo got their hunt for a Super 8's place back on track after that messy Roscommon defeat in Connacht, with a typically nerve-shredding win over Down on Saturday night.

Camogie President Kathleen Woods was impressed with the standard in this thrilling Sciath na Scol C3 final in Páirc Uí Rinn yesterday. Two committed teams, with the work-rate of Scoil Bhailenóra proving the decisive factor.

The whoops and hollers were still going strong inside the St Michael’s dressing room after they had beaten Omagh CBS in the MacRory Cup final on March 18, when captain Brandon Horan was asked to speak to some reporters outside.

Down 1-18 Antrim 0-14

An Post’s version of a current account, the Smart Account, is proving popular since its launch in June, writes Gráinne McGuinness.

As historical advisor on the film Jimmy’s Hall, Donal Ó Drisceoil is happy the incredible story of Jimmy Gralton is reaching a new audience with a stage version at the Abbey

Kilcoo (Down) 4-13 Maghery (Armagh) 0-12: It was far easier than they expected, and Kilcoo impressive enough yesterday to suggest they’re going to take a lot of stopping in the Ulster Club SFC final.

At 80, Ken Loach was inspired to come out of retirement for his Newcastle-set tale. Winning at Cannes was a nice bonus too, writes Helen Barlow

Antrim 0-9 Limerick 2-6: They came, they saw, they conquered — that was Limerick footballers who tasted victory, at Corrigan Park in Belfast on Saturday, for the first time since April 2015, when they carved out a league win over Louth, in Drogheda.

Louth 3-12 Antrim 1-14: Louth manager Colin Kelly admitted he wasn’t surprised that the big man with the big reputation delivered for the Wee County in spectacular fashion.

Powerful full-forward Conor Grimes struck a decisive 71st minute goal at Croke Park as Louth came from behind to secure a dramatic Allianz football league Division 4 title success.

Derry 0-12 Down 0-11: When a team hasn’t won in a while, it can forget how to, and in the second half at Celtic Park yesterday, Derry were certainly struggling with the concept of victory.

Westmeath 0-10, Down 2-17:

When it comes to interviewing Gaelic footballers, the face-to-face conversation always delivers the best results.

Down 1-17, Galway 1-16: Kevin Walsh was left regretting Galway’s wastefulness as Down came with a late charge to snatch a valuable win which moved them to the top of Div 2 in the Allianz Football League.

Down 0-11 Kildare 1-18

Kildare booked their place in Round 3B of the All-Ireland football qualifiers thanks to a 1-18 to 0-11 victory over Down in Newry.

Down 4-18 Leitrim 0-9

Down scored their biggest ever win in the All-Ireland qualifiers when they dished out a drubbing to an understrength Leitrim side at Pairc Esler in Newry.

Antrim won a high-scoring Ulster SFC clash with Fermanagh by 3-13 to 2-18 at Brewster Park.

Ken Loach and Paul Laverty tell Padraic Killeen about the incredible story of Jimmy Gralton and how his dancehall became a source of conflict with conservative forces.

Tyrone 2-11 Down 3-8

Loughgiel 1-16 Ballygalget 1-09

If anyone is looking to send a letter of congratulations to Rob Heffernan, it seems you don’t even need his address — just pop “Gold Medal Winner” on the envelope and An Post will get it to him.

Jim McGuinness’ greatest trick is convincing the world that Donegal are invincible.

Derry 1-15 Down 2-17

Derry 1-15 Down 2-17

Wexford 2-21 Antrim 1-12

Wexford 2-21 Antrim 1-12

Down 1-17 Cork 3-12

Limerick 1-19 Antrim 0-19

St. Thomas (Galway) 0-15 Loughgiel Shamrocks (Antrim) 0-7

Down 1-8 Tyrone 1-11

The battle to save Blackpool post office has begun, writes Eoin English

Mayo 3-17 Down 2-8

1. Big statement from the eventual winner

Jim McGuinness reckons history will treat these Donegal players kindly now.

Down 1-14 Monaghan 1-13

The outcome of a poor game was effectively decided in the ninth minute when Daryl Keenan was given a straight red card, which ended Fermanagh’s hopes of pulling off an Ulster championship shock yesterday.

Fermanagh 1-8 Down 2-10