Fears expressed for the GAA’s disciplinary system — in the wake of Diarmuid Connolly’s successful appeal against a suspension that allowed him play in Dublin’s All-Ireland semi-final against Mayo this year — have eased significantly in the wake of a landmark case held in Belfast this week.

Second-half goals from Darren O’Reilly and Ryan Basquel helped secure a 2-13 to 1-11 win for Ballyboden St Enda’s over St Brigid’s in Saturday’s Dublin SFC quarter-final at Parnell Park.

Ballyboden St Enda’s advanced to the to the Dublin SFC quarter-finals following a controversial win over Kilmacud Crokes on Saturday.

Dublin have been a different animal this year. Mayo may take exception to that.

“An outstanding football player, an outstanding athlete and an exemplary individual. He sets the highest standards for himself and those around him. That’s what I’m looking for in a captain and he ticks all those boxes.”

Dublin senior football manager Jim Gavin has been hit with a double injury blow just two months after taking charge of the Metropolitans.

Wexford footballer Aindreas Doyle has alluded to a finance-over-fair-play mentality in the GAA when it comes to their treatment of Dublin.

Colm Begley believes that GAA authorities should put measures in place so that players who are selected for International Rules duty avoid any potential 'club versus country' rows.

DUBLIN’S All-Ireland winner Stephen Cluxton has made contact with Tomás Ó Sé to explain he did not mean any disrespect by kicking away the All-Ireland final ball presented to him by the Kerryman after September’s dramatic decider.

FULHAM IRISH are champions of London for the first time in their history after a stunning late show against Parnells at Ruislip.

STEPHEN CLUXTON’S participation in the International Rules series looks increasingly questionable after Parnells qualified for the Dublin SFC quarter-finals following yesterday’s 1-18 to 2-9 extra-time win over St Sylvester’s in Swords.

Stephen Luxton

Laois GAA officials last night admitted the trend of senior stars transferring from the county is a ‘huge concern’ as star forward MJ Tierney is the latest high-profile player planning to switch to Dublin club, Parnells.

Former Aussie Rules Player and current Laois senior footballer Colm Begley will confirm this week whether he will line out for Dublin club side Parnells this year.

LAOIS duo Colm Parkinson and Darren Rooney played a telling role in Parnells 0-12 to 0-11 win over St Mark’s Tallaght in round three of the Dublin SFC in O’Toole Park last night.

GEORGIE FITZPATRICK was always a popular man in Kilkee. His easygoing manner and a phenomenal football service record for club and county is the type of stuff that gains you kudos in this part of West Clare.

NAOMH ABÁN are bidding for Cork’s third All-Ireland club ladies football title in six days when they face Parnell’s of London in this afternoon’s intermediate final in Portarlington.