TADHG KENNELLY struggled to contain his emotions before yesterday’s clash with Australia

Australia 36 (1-8-6) Ireland 80 (4-17-5)

Tadhg Kennelly has said "the time is right" for him to retire from Australian Rules football and move on to the next stage of his career.

Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast in Queensland has been announced as the second Test venue for this year's International Rules Series between Ireland and Australia.

Laois native Zach Tuohy has been selected to make his AFL debut for the Carlton Blues against Port Adelaide on Sunday, joining Cork's Setanta Ó hAilpín in the team.

IT feels, this week and in this country, like someone should gently place a Sinatra record under a record player stylus as we bob downstream together towards oblivion.

All Ireland and National League Champions Kerry have been rewarded for another memorable season, with all bar three of the team that started in Sunday’s final win over Cork nominated for 2009 GAA Football All Stars, sponsored by Vodafone.

Kerry 0-16 Cork 1-9

THE numbers of Gaelic footballers seeking glory in the AFL may be at an all-time high but the most successful Irish import of all, Tadhg Kennelly, yesterday reaffirmed his intention to return home at the end of the next season.

Sydney Swans defender Tadhg Kennelly will miss the upcoming International Rules Series after undergoing surgery on a troublesome groin injury.

IRELAND’S most successful Australian Rules convert, Tadhg Kennelly, has warned GAA clubs and players off a controversial new recruitment drive to find new Irish talent for AFL clubs.

Plans to resurrect the much-criticised International Rules series have been struck a blow with two Ulster counties rejecting the idea of it coming back onto the GAA calendar.

At today’ s Central Council meeting GAA President Nicky Brennan voiced his admiration and appreciation for Mr Kieran Mulvey of the Labour Relations Commission and Paraic Duffy, Director General, for their contributions in resolving the ongoing dispute that has gripped the GAA fraternity nationwide.

Cork footballer Michael Shields is to pursue a career in Australian Rules after officially signing for AFL Premiership outfit Carlton Blues.

Tadhg Kennelly's Sydney Swans moved back into the top eight of the AFL Premiership ladder earlier today courtesy of a resounding 112-64 win over the Melbourne Demons in Canberra.

Former Cork minor hurler Aisake Ó hAilpín will join his brother Setanta on the Carlton Blues' senior list next week, the Melbourne-based club have confirmed.

Down youngster Martin Clarke let his boots do the talking as he kicked three goals and a behind in Collingwood's 95-87 loss to Hawthorn in the AFL Premiership earlier today.

IRISH AFL star Tadhg Kennelly is recovering from a meningitis scare.

Fears that Tadhg Kennelly would miss the start of the Sydney Swans' AFL Premiership campaign have been quashed.

Laois youngster Colm Begley is training with the Ireland International Rules squad in Dublin today.

There was heartache for Tadhg Kennelly overnight as the Sydney Swans lost their grip on the AFL Premiership title, losing a pulsating final 85-84 to the West Coast Eagles.

Tadhg Kennelly could be about to emulate his former Kerry team-mates by finishing his season Down Under with silverware.

Former Young Hurler of the Year Setanta O’hAilpin has played in back-to-back AFL Premiership matches for Carlton for the first time.

TICKETS for tomorrow’s Bank of Ireland Ulster football championship final will be on sale in the Croke Park area today.

Laois youngster Colm Begley has moved a step closer to making his AFL Premiership debut with an elevation to the Brisbane Lions' senior list.

Former Kerry footballer Tadhg Kennelly is reportedly at the preliminary phase of tying up a contract extension with the Sydney Swans.

Setanta Ó Hailpín made his second senior appearance for AFL Premiership club Carlton at the Telstra Dome today, but he failed to make an impression in the Blues' 100-68 defeat to Hawthorn.

Setanta O'hAilpin has been given a vote of confidence by Carlton Blues assistant coach Tony Elshaugh ahead of the new Aussie Rules season.

Tadhg Kennelly is back in training with the Sydney Swans for the first time since his father Tim's untimely death last month.

Sydney Swans defender Tadhg Kennelly has been afforded a month's compassionate leave by the AFL Premiership champions following the death of his father Tim.

Under-fire Australian co-captain Chris Johnson will defend the actions which saw him red-card in last month's International Rules second Test by video link later today.

FORMER Young Hurler of the Year Setanta Ó hAilpín has been elevated to the Carlton Blues’ senior list for the 2006 Aussie Rules season.

Former Cork hurler Setanta O'hAilpin has been elevated to the Carlton Blues' senior list for the 2006 Aussie Rules season.

Australian co-captain Chris Johnson has admitted the incidents that led to his sending-off in yesterday's International Rules second Test were "so out of character".

Tyrone star Sean Cavanagh has cited Tadhg Kennelly's desire to come home and win an All-Ireland medal with Kerry as one of the reasons he turned down a rookie contract offer from Aussie Rules club the Brisbane Lions.

Laois youngsters Colm Begley and Brendan Quigley have both signed two-year rookie contracts with Aussie Rules club Brisbane Lions.

AFL Premiership winner Tadhg Kennelly is undecided as to what he will do when his contract with Grand final winners Sydney ends next year.

THESE are exciting times for Tim Kennelly and family. On Sunday week son Noel will be part of the Kerry squad bidding to retain their All-Ireland SFC title against Tyrone.

TYRONE midfield star Sean Cavanagh has been signed by top Australian Rules club, Brisbane Lions.

He may only be over a week back in Melbourne, but the Carlton Blues have already noticed a difference in Setanta Ó hAilpín - and it's not down to the presence of his younger brother at their training sessions.

Brisbane Lions full-back Mal Michael is set to don Australia's goalkeeper jersey next week at Croke Park, in what will be the 27-year-old's first taste of International Rules.

On the cusp of his AFL Premiership debut with the Carlton Blues, Setanta O'hAilpín has been ruled out of action for four weeks with a stress reaction in his right foot.