Laois native Liam O'Neill will succeed Christy Cooney as President of the GAA in 2012.

Brian Cody's Kilkenny have reclaimed the Leinster SHC title - beating holders Wexford in an action-packed final played out in front of 35,010 spectators at Croke Park.

THE Leinster Council is hoping that the presentation of a new trophy to their provincial SHC champions on Sunday will herald a new era for the game in the province.