Brian Lohan is adamant Clare should have been awarded victory in their infamous 1998 All-Ireland semi-final replay against Offaly.

So, they resisted cutting down on the hand-passing of football.

By way of laying our scene for the new hurling championship, two conversations from the evening of May 6, shortly after the National League final.

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.

WESTMEATH officials have reacted cautiously to the news that Down are to seek a replay of the Christy Ring Cup final.

Down's hurlers have turned down the chance to appeal their Christy Ring Cup final defeat to Westmeath, despite a highlighted refereeing error.

THE infamous Offaly v Clare affair from 1998 cannot serve as a precedent if Down attempt to have their Christy Ring Cup final replayed, according to GAA President Sean Kelly.

APRIL 10, 2005 was a day to send an involuntary shudder down the spine of Offaly supporters everywhere.

Diarmuid O'Flynn meets Liam Doyle, the Clare wing-back, and Michael Cleary a sharp-shooting wing-forward for Tipperary.

WITH full-forward Ronan Clarke successfully coming through a fitness test last night, Armagh have named an unchanged team for Sunday’s Allianz National Football League final clash with Wexford at Croke Park.

The first ever book exploring the importance and influence of referees in the GAA is to be launched by GAA President, Sean McCague, at Croke Park tonight.