Ireland's hopes of co-hosting the European Championships in 2008 could hinge on the actions of GAA management in the coming weeks according to Sports Minister John O'Donoghue.

IRELAND'S hopes of co-hosting the European Championships in 2008 could hinge on the actions of GAA management in the coming weeks according to Sports Minister John O'Donoghue.

THE GAA’s President-elect has reiterated the fact that any decision on the use of Croke Park for the European Championships in 2008 can only be made by Congress and by no other individual or group.

The Government has insisted the future grants to the GAA will not be linked to the opening of Croke Park for use in the European Championships in 2008.

The Bertie Bowl is back on the Election agenda. A joint statement from the FAI and IRFU this afternoon sees both organisations throw their weight behind Bertie Ahern’s proposals on a national stadium.