A WOMAN has denied dangerous driving causing the death of former inter-county footballer Declan Hayes.

THE GAA have explained that All-Ireland qualifier double-header stand tickets cost €20 — €5 more than the recently-reduced €15 for backdoor games — simply because there are two games on offer.

THE GAA’s plan to issue guidelines to players and officials regarding the use of social networks became the subject of massive criticism yesterday on Twitter.

ELECTRONIC VOTING is to be introduced by the GAA at next year’s Annual Congress, replacing the traditional method of passing motions and voting by a show of hands process.

Four Roads (Roscommon) 1-9 Corofin (Clare) 0-6

TYRONE manager Mickey Harte has compared the manner in which the GAA prevented supporters onto the Croke Park pitch after the All-Ireland SHC final as akin to “an anti-riot squad policing a militant and potentially dangerous gathering.”

GAA chiefs last night expressed delight that fans remained off the field after Tipperary’s sensational victory over Kilkenny in yesterday’s All-Ireland SHC final.

PADDY Heaney’s article (May 20 ) in relation to GAA referees proved an unfortunate foray into the worst of tabloid sensationalism from a paper that over the years has prided itself on its fair and balanced approach to all matters, and its extensive GAA coverage.

AFTER a winless NHL campaign Kerry hurlers have high hopes of reaching the Christy Ring Cup final for the first time when they meet holders Carlow in a replay in Tralee this afternoon.

OFFICIAL recognition of the Gaelic Players’ Association is a certainty in the near future, GAA President Nickey Brennan confirmed last night.

LISA CLANCY is the GAA’s new Director of Communications, replacing veteran press and PR handler Danny Lynch.