IDEALLY, Nickey Brennan would like to have formally assumed the role of GAA president in his native Kilkenny this weekend.

ALL seven players from Dublin and Tyrone have appealed the suspensions imposed by the Central Disciplinary Committee arising out of their investigation of the incidents in the February 5 NFL between the counties in Omagh.

NEW Irish manager Pete McGrath wants ex-Cork hurling star Setanta Ó hAilpín to be part of his squad for next month’s International Rules Series against Australia in Croke Park.

Jim O’Sullivan