OFFALY 4-16 LONGFORD 1-12: A little context first. 

Mayo captain Keith Higgins believes players should have an opportunity to speak to all referees about decisions during games. 

Allianz FL Division 1 Round 2: Dublin 2-10 Donegal 0-11: It’s only a couple of weeks since Karl Lacey sat down with the media and talked about Donegal’s evolving style of play under Rory Gallagher.

Wexford hurling manager Liam Dunne has put GAA chiefs in his sights and pulled the trigger.

The motion calling for a ban on oversized hurleys won’t be on next month’s Congress Clár in Cavan.

Cork goalkeeper Anthony Nash admitted he’s got some big decisions to make after experiencing a one-on-one penalty first hand.

London 0-7 Galway 3-17

Dónal Óg Cusack has hit out at opponents of the Anthony Nash motion, including the Cork County Board, for what he has described as “small-town politics”.

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The civil war between Cardiff owner Vincent Tan and Malky Mackay reached its logical and inevitable conclusion yesterday with the sacking of the club’s Scottish manager.

Offaly GAA great Brian Whelahan is set to take over from Ollie Baker as the county's senior hurling manager, on recommendation of the selection committee.

Brendan Bugler showed off his accordion-playing skills in the Clare dressing room as they celebrated their outstanding All-Ireland SHC triumph over Cork last night.

Cork manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy was remaining positive as he reflected on his side's All-Ireland SHC final replay loss to Clare in what was a fittingly high quality and high octane game to conclude the 2013 Championship.

Former Derry forward Joe Brolly has bemoaned the lack of quality football produced in yesterday's All-Ireland final between Dublin and Mayo.

Cork manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy insisted it was "a fair result" after his side played out a thrilling draw with Clare in today's All-Ireland SHC final at Croke Park.

Dublin manager Jim Gavin has made one personnel change to his team for Sunday's All-Ireland SFC semi-final against Kerry at Croke Park (throw-in 3.30pm).

Galway Hurling Committee Chairman Joe Byrne has spoken out about reports suggesting that Galway hurling manager Anthony Cunningham offered his resignation following last month's Leinster SHC final defeat to Dublin.

Mickey Burke has been named in the Meath team to take on defending champions Dublin in Sunday's Leinster SFC final at Croke Park (throw-in 2pm).

Laois 3-17 Clare 0-10

The losers of the Leinster SHC semi-final replay between Kilkenny and Dublin will face Tipperary in the All-Ireland qualifiers.

Donegal are poised to field the team that won the All-Ireland SFC title for them eight months ago when they get their 2013 Championship campaign underway against Tyrone on Sunday afternoon.

Cavan will have two Championship debutants in their team when they host Armagh in Sunday's Ulster SFC preliminary round tie at Kingspan Breffni Park (throw-in 2pm).

Sligo's Eamonn O'Hara has today called time on his long-standing inter-county senior football career.

Connacht GAA Chairman Frank Burke says it is important to have New York and London contesting the Connacht Senior Football Championship.

Cork hurler Paudie O'Sullivan is undergoing an operation today following a nasty leg break when playing for divisional outfit Imokilly in the Cork Senior Hurling Championship against Cork IT.

So, Eugene McGee’s FRC have decided to leave the provincial championships intact.