Mickey Harte says he’s hoping the great sleeping giant of Ulster football doesn’t reawaken this weekend.

LONGFORD secretary Peter O’Reilly has stressed the need for the GAA to protect county board finances by increasing the deposit which clubs are required to lodge in the event of a request for a hearing by the Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA).

JAMES RYAN doesn’t have a good record in Croke Park. Then again, neither do Limerick in football finals.