GAA president Liam O’Neill has rejected suggestions the association performed a U-turn by sticking with the status quo for the 2014 Allianz Hurling Leagues.

Cork are set to strongly oppose any proposed changes to the way 20m frees are taken in hurling, believing such moves to be an attempted punishment to goalkeeper Anthony Nash.

Carlow captain Edward Coady believes Central Council were correct not to return Cork to Division 1.

Offaly 1-12 Carlow 1-10

Limerick 3-10 Carlow 1-13

Wexford manager Liam Dunne has selected an unchanged team for tomorrow's All-Ireland SHC first phase qualifier against Carlow.

MOUNT LEINSTER RANGERS became the first team from Carlow to reach the All-Ireland Club IHC final after a titanic struggle with Robert Emmets of London in Parnell Park yesterday.

The hurlers of Carlow and Offaly will have to meet again to decide the Walsh Shield title after today's game at Dr Cullen park was abandoned due to a serious injury to David Kenny in extra-time.

FOR John Conran, tonight represents a shot at atonement. The last two seasons he has presided over Leinster hurling outfits that have succumbed to Munster in the interprovincial series, so tonight’s final clash between the pair in Portloaise provides the Wexford man with a chance to redress the slide of losses.

The GAA have announced the squads which have been selected for the U21 and senior hurling/shinty internationals against Scotland on Saturday next, October 18.

WHAT a magnificent match in Tullamore yesterday evening, this 2008 Christy Ring final.

The GAA have announced details of the Champion 15 teams for the Ring and Rackard Cups for 2007.