With unemployment on the rise and "player drain" an increasing issue, a survey carried out by the Kerryman newspaper has shown the stark reality currently facing the county's football clubs.

The State's mental health watchdog is warning three institutions that they could face closure, unless they improve conditions.

GAA director general Paraic Duffy has underlined that GAA inter-county players who want to play in GAA competitions in North America (NACB) this summer - in either hurling or football - can only do so if they hold a valid, current J1 visa and a separate J1 sanction.

St. Brendan's (London) 0-5 Dr. Crokes (Kerry) 2-12, Ruislip

FORMER Cork football star Colin Corkery has finally called it a day after a career that saw him win numerous honours in the game, but no All-Ireland senior medal.