THE new chairman of Galway Hurling Board last night called for an end to the internal disputes which have dogged the Tribesmen in recent years.

GALWAY hurling fans may have had to endure another season without silverware and it has not been a great year off the pitch either, with financial losses of more than €100,000.

THE CORK County Board is to proceed with development works at the Old Mon Field grounds in Knocknaheeny, according to the board secretary’s report for 2009, which also states that negotiations are ongoing regarding a centre of excellence adjacent to Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

GALWAY GAA delegates last night gave their backing for their senior hurlers to move into the Leinster championship — despite most of the top officers in the county vehemently opposing it.

CLAIMS by GAA President Nickey Brennan that players and managers in Galway are ‘crying out’ to participate in the Leinster SHC have been challenged by Athenry officials.

Galway coach Conor Hayes doesn't believe that All-Ireland finals are for enjoyment. He tells Jim O'Sullivan.

AS expected, Athenry full-back Diarmuid Cloonan - younger brother of team captain Eugene - has been ruled out for the All-Ireland club hurling final with James Stephens in Croke Park on St Patrick’s Day.

AISAKE Ó hAILPÍN suffered bruising to both body and ego on a pre-season training camp with AFL club Carlton Blues.