Person: Dermot Power

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Take two in Tipp at this totally traditional and true country oasis

There are two houses on the go at this Knockperry property offering. Tommy Barker reports

Sat, 28 Apr, 2012

McKenna looking to the future at Croker

IN a way, it’s something of a mission statement for the GAA’s new stadium and commercial director.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2011

Central Council to ease training ban restrictions

THE majority of inter-county teams will be permitted to return to collective training in November as part of Central Council’s proposed phased closed season.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2011

Elverys in five-year McHale Park deal

MAYO firm Elverys Sports have secured the naming rights to Castlebar venue McHale Park, meaning Mayo GAA’s home ground will be known as Elverys McHale Park in a five year deal.

Wed, 02 Nov, 2011

McKenna’s new role still ‘in planning stages’

CROKE Park stadium director Peter McKenna has revealed that the details of his new role within the GAA is still being ironed out ahead of the retirement of the association’s commercial director Dermot Power.

Fri, 06 May, 2011

Tributes paid to late musician

TRIBUTES were yesterday paid to a renowned musician in Waterford who died in a road accident early on Bank Holiday Monday.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2011

It’s not end of the line for interpros

THE interprovincial competitions have been given another lifeline after Central Council last night voted to give it the go-ahead on a trial basis.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2011

Another key Croker role for McKenna

THE GAA is set for a major September shake-up at senior management level with commercial director Dermot Power to step down at the end of the season.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2011

GAA reaffirm stance on sponsorship packaging

GUINNESS’ long-standing association with the All-Ireland SHC ending next year remains a possibility as GAA commercial director Dermot Power has again refused to rule out packaging the All-Ireland championships.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2011

Eircom hone in on All-Ireland

EIRCOM are understood to have had advanced talks with the GAA about replacing Vodafone as associate sponsors of the All-Ireland senior football championship.

Fri, 14 Jan, 2011

Winning ponies take centre stage at Clifden’s Connemara Pony Show

THERE will be a sense of bringing it all back home at the Connemara Pony Show in Clifden, Co Galway, on Thursday.

Tue, 18 Aug, 2009

More than 8,000 expected at the celebrated Connemara Pony Show

MORE than 8,000 people are expected to attend the celebrated Connemara Pony Show at Clifden, Co Galway, on August 20.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2009

Counties facing fight for sponsors

THE impact of the economic downturn on the GAA is to the fore again as Laois are on the lookout for a new sponsor.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2009

Question: How hard will the recession hit?

WITH a deepening recession, the soaring popularity of rugby and dwindling stadium attendances, the GAA faces a barrage of difficulties entering the Championship.

Fri, 15 May, 2009

Knight reigns as pony show gets off to a flyer

IT IS an absorbing story of a celebrated pony breed with origins going back 2,500 years to the days of the Celtic warriors, and intriguing links old and new to a prince of the past and a Knight of the present.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2008

Connemara pony database goes global

AN electronic database of the celebrated Connemara pony breed is set to expand internationally.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2008

GAA unveil new logo
THE first result of a root and branch review within and outside the Association and across different age groups, is to be seen in the new logo. Unashamedly, the message is conveys is, ‘this is the GAA.’

Fri, 14 Mar, 2008

Concern new system will squeeze local sponsorship
THE onset of the GAA’s new multi-sponsor arrangement for the All-Ireland hurling and football championships will not result in local sponsors being squeezed out — as long as they are not direct competitors!

Thu, 28 Feb, 2008

RTÉ wait on television coverage verdict
RTÉ hope for better news from the GAA with regard to their spread of live television coverage of championship games over the next few years when the second round tenders are revealed in the next week or so.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2008

Croker’s no comment as GPA target new TV money deal
THE GAA’s Head of Marketing, Dermot Power, refused to be drawn yesterday on claims from the GPA that players should benefit from any new TV deals struck by the Association.

Wed, 24 Oct, 2007

GAA keen to secure chief sponsors in any new deal
THE GAA is hopeful of being able to retain Bank of Ireland and Guinness as major sponsors when they begin negotiations in earnest on their new multi-sponsor model for the hurling and football championships from next year onwards.

Fri, 27 Apr, 2007

No need for GAA compromise on Rules marketing
A FULL-HOUSE tomorrow for the second test in the International Rules Series will see almost 11,000 more spectators to Croke Park than the record crowd of 71,521 for the corresponding game four years ago.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2006

Boylan in line for Ireland job

Former Meath managerial great Sean Boylan looks set to lead Ireland into battle against Australia in the 2006 International Rules Series.

Tue, 09 May, 2006

Pony lovers celebrate Connemara’s hardy breed

THE celebrated Connemara Pony Show went ahead in glorious weather at Clifden in Co Galway yesterday after a night of heavy rain.

Fri, 19 Aug, 2005

600 jobs at risk as clothing chain collapses in UK

More than 600 UK jobs were at risk today after the owner of the Eisenegger discount clothing chain became the latest retailer to collapse this year.

Tue, 12 Apr, 2005

Australian McPhee doubtful for second test

Essendon Bomber Adam McPhee is doubtful for Sunday's second International Rules test.

Thu, 21 Oct, 2004

Second test ‘will be no anti-climax’

THE GAA are confident that Sunday’s second test against Australia in the International Rules Series will not be an anti-climax, despite the hosts’ 77-41 victory at Croke Park.

Tue, 19 Oct, 2004

Caltra among 48 teams in sevens

Jim O’Sullivan

Wed, 15 Sep, 2004

Gold Cup winning trainer buys Connemara jumper
IF Carrahulla Lad does as well as some of the other horses which Henrietta Knight has purchased in Ireland, he will be a champion.

Thu, 26 Aug, 2004

Connemara ponies trot out in style

THE sturdy Connemara Pony, a breed with origins going back 2,500 years to the days of the Celtic warriors, was celebrated in style at Clifden, Co Galway, yesterday.

Fri, 20 Aug, 2004

Connemara ponies strut their stuff
MORE than 1,000 overseas visitors are expected to attend the annual Connemara Pony Show at the Showgrounds in Clifden next Thursday.

Thu, 12 Aug, 2004

Inter Rules chiefs dismiss talk of third test

The possibility of staging a third test as part of the this year's International Rules series has been all but dismissed.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2004

GAA games going mobile

GAA fans may be able to watch video clips from championship matches on their mobile phones within the next two years.

Wed, 17 Dec, 2003

GAA to clamp down on promo rip-offs

No contribution is being made to the County Board or the players' fund

Fri, 05 Sep, 2003

Tributes to pony that’s a breed apart

MINISTER of State Noel Treacy yesterday paid tribute to the organisers of the Connemara Pony Society and its dedicated breeders.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2003

O'Keeffe banks on goals to beat the Australians

JOHN O’KEEFFE is banking on goals for Ireland if they are to be successful against Australia in the opening test in the Coca-Cola International Rules Series in Croke Park on Sunday.

Tue, 08 Oct, 2002

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