THE campaign to open up Croke Park to soccer and rugby continues to gather momentum this week with a significant number of counties pledging their support for the relaxation of Rule 42.

NOW that the hunt is on in earnest for a successor to Donal O'Grady as manager of the Cork hurlers, it's timely perhaps to examine this season's revolution in Cork hurling style, and explode a myth or two.

How did Newtownshandrum, a parish of around 800 souls, that would throw up perhaps a total of 60 able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 33, manage to win an All-Ireland club title? Diarmuid O’Flynn investigates.

CONSUMPTION of alcohol among inter-county players in the GAA has decreased considerably, according to association president Sean McCague.

THESE are not good times to be a senior inter-county hurling manager.

NEW Limerick hurling manager Dave Keane faces the prospect of just one home Allianz League game in 2003, against Derry.

Ireland will play Scotland in a Hurling/Shinty clash ahead of the International Rules second test at Croke Park on Sunday.