Leinster chairman Martin Skelly has not ruled out taking Dublin away from Croke Park for Leinster SFC games next year — but admits finance and the adequacy of other county grounds in the province may prohibit against it.

The GAA are set for a major financial hit because of the recent cold snap with hurling gate receipts expected to be affected most.

GAA president Liam O’Neill says the Croke Park pitch is suffering after a busy start to 2013 — but insists it’ll be fine for the Championship.

GAA President Liam O’Neill has reiterated his belief that spitting is “disgraceful behaviour” after the latest flashpoint in Carrick-on-Shannon.

The GAA has confirmed the continuation of the Spring Series next year, which will see Croke Park hosting five weekends of Allianz League action that will include plum ties primarily involving Dublin’s footballers.

The Spring Series in the 2013 Allianz League will see six football matches and a single hurling game taking place at Croke Park.

The GAA is being asked to provide funds to international clubs planning on visiting Ireland for The Gathering.

Dublin chairman Andy Kettle has criticised Croke Park for what he perceives as them dragging their feet on next year’s proposed Spring Series.

GAA president Liam O’Neill has served notice of his intention to clean up the association’s image by ridding the sidelines of virtually all non-playing personnel.

In contrast to last week’s bruising battle, a dying, shifting breeze, pleasant sunshine and shortened courses were the order of the day for competitors in the North Sails-sponsored third week of the Kinsale Yacht Club Spring Series.

Dublin 0-11 Kerry 1-14

GAA chiefs are preparing for a crowd of more than 40,000 for tomorrow night’s league double header at Croke Park.

THERE were positives for both protagonists at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday.

GAA president-elect Liam O’Neill has claimed the quality of Allianz League games has improved because players are behaving better.