Derry football manager John Brennan has blasted his captain Paddy Bradley over his recent criticism of the County Board and their support of the county team.

Galway 2-21 Kilkenny 2-11

For Saturday's Leinster SHC semi-final against Dublin, Kilkenny have made four personnel changes to the team that won the All-Ireland SHC title last September.

Antrim senior hurling manager Jerry Wallace has offered his resignation to the County Board in the midst of their 2012 Championship campaign.

Twelve players from Dublin's victorious 2011 All-Ireland final team will start against Louth at Croke Park on Sunday (throw-in 4.30pm).

A shoulder injury will force Sean Cavanagh to miss Tyrone's entire 2012 Championship run, robbing the Red Hands of arguably their most influential player.

Influential midfielder Ambrose Rogers has been chosen as captain of the Down senior footballers for the 2012 Championship.

The Waterford footballers will start the 2012 Championship without the services of their talismanic captain Gary Hurney.

Offaly GAA have appointed Tom Coffey as the interim manager of their senior football panel for the 2012 Championship.

Conditions may be freezing in Paris but the Stade de France still represents a cauldron for Declan Kidney and his team, one which they rarely enjoy visiting.

ARMAGH’S inspirational double act of Steven McDonnell and Ronan Clarke are poised to finally team up again for the 2012 Championship.

PHILIP JORDAN reckons pal and former colleague Peter Canavan views the Fermanagh manager’s position as a potential stepping stone to the top job in his native Tyrone.

Donegal will begin their Ulster SFC title defence against Cavan in the preliminary round of the 2012 Championship, while Connacht champions Mayo have been handed a bye into the last-four out West.