Anyone seeking evidence on the obsession for strength and conditioning which has swept through the GAA should have been at a seminar in Belfast.

Fermanagh have opted for experience in appointing Down legend Pete McGrath as the county's new senior football manager.

Ireland International Rules vice-captain Aidan Walsh is refusing to contemplate his own potential club versus country dilemma.

Jim Gavin has drafted Paddy Andrews back into the Dublin starting 15 for tomorrow’s All-Ireland semi-final.

Armagh boss Paul Grimley says he has not forgiven Joe Brolly for mocking his brothers on ‘The Sunday Game’ and promised he will not forget it.

The Football Review Committee (FRC) has warned the GAA will broadcast a tolerance of cynical play should Congress fail to endorse the black card proposal in Derry this weekend.

As difficult as it is to believe for such an organisation integral to Irish society, the role of the GAA president remains undefined. Director general Páraic Duffy is widely regarded as the most powerful administrator in Irish sport yet the Uachtarán is viewed by GAA members as the embodiment of the association.

SEÁN CAVANAGH has warned that the 2012 football season could be ugly and believes the GAA will have to combat the growing physicality and defensiveness of the game when more teams follow the lead of sides like Dublin and Donegal.

MANAGERS who break the training ban are acting in the best interests of their players’ welfare as they face pre-season action, according to Ireland International Rules fitness coach Mike McGurn.

Ireland International Rules manager Anthony Tohill praised the way his players went about their business in their Series-clinching win over Australia on the Gold Coast.

Qantas Airways has grounded all aircraft over an industrial dispute which has disrupted the travel plans of the Ireland International Rules squad.

Wicklow footballers formed a guard of honour this evening as the remains of Garda Ciarán Jones were brought to St. Brigid's Church in Manor Kilbride.

CORK’S footballers have returned to boxing as a means of preparing for next season.

PORTLAOISE won a historic fifth Laois SFC title in a row yesterday with a clinical second-half display against Graiguecullen.

CLUB commitments may prevent Cork midfielder Aidan Walsh from securing a spot in the Ireland International Rules squad that travel to Australia next month.

GRAHAM CANTY admits Ireland have ‘a lot of improving to do’ if they are to overcome Australia in Saturday’s second and decisive International Rules Series Test at Croke Park.

Seán Og Ó hAilpín has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling, following a 14-year involvement with the Cork senior hurling panel.

Ciaran McManus has expressed his desire to continue playing with the Offaly senior footballers, following Tom Cribbin's recent reappointment as manager.

Brendan Hackett has resigned from his role as Westmeath senior and Under-21 football manager, following a meeting with the senior panel last night.

Anthony Tohill has been revealed as the new Ireland International Rules manager at a press conference in Croke Park this afternoo

Mick O'Dwyer has once again been snubbed for the role of Ireland International Rules team manager, which is expected to be announced at a press conference in Croke Park next week.

The Ulster Council have fixed the mouth-watering 2010 Ulster SFC preliminary round showdown between Derry and Armagh for May 16, it has been confirmed.

Fermanagh v Down, 3.30pm, Enniskillen

Ireland International Rules manager Sean Boylan and debutant Leighton Glynn both spoke of their relief following Ireland's 45-44 first Test victory at the Subiaco Oval in Perth today.

Ireland manager Sean Boylan has selected an all-Tyrone half-forward line for today's International Rules first Test against Australia at the Subiaco Oval in Perth (throw-in 11.30am Irish time).

GAA president Nickey Brennan and director general Paraic Duffy are set to meet with Aussie Rules agent Ricky Nixon 'out of courtesy' next week, in order to pinpoint the Australian's plans in relation to the recruitment of GAA players for Aussie Rules.

Long-time Galway forward Padraic Joyce is set to miss the start of the National Football League after being given a straight red card in yesterday's Connacht FBD League win over GMIT.

Saturday's Tommy Murphy Cup defeat for Tipperary against Clare marked Declan Browne's last inter-county game as the two-time All-Star has decided to retire from top level football.

Tyrone star Sean Cavanagh has turned down a two-year contract offer from Aussie Rules club the Brisbane Lions.

Eleven players from Tyrone's All-Ireland SFC winning panel have been included in the 2005 Vodafone GAA All-Star nominations list, which was announced today.

The Brisbane Lions have moved a step closer to luring Sean Cavanagh to Aussie Rules football by offering the Tyrone ace a two-year contract.

Drinks giants Coca-Cola are to extend their sponsorship of the Ireland International Rules team for a further two years.

Ireland International Rules manager Pete McGrath has defended his decision to leave Kerry ace Colm Cooper out of his 26-man squad for next weekend's clash against Australia at Croke Park.

ALL but one of the Irish competitors were victorious on the first day of the Men's and Women's Open events in the World Handball Championships.

New Ireland captain Seamus Moynihan has admitted he's got some giant boots to fill as he leads the Irish squad in the International Rules series this October.