Person: Pat Toner

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Newbridge wasn’t made for this qualifier, but Portlaoise is

Not that long ago, but before TV3 let alone Sky Sports started covering the qualifiers and before the GAA was routinely accused of selling its soul, a team that had contested the previous year’s All-Ireland final was drawn away to a Leinster team with one of the worst and smallest stadiums in the country, just like Mayo were to Kildare last Monday morning.

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Antrim claim first Bord na Mona Walsh Shield title

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Toner advises counties to cut expenses on teams

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‘False claims’ threaten scheme

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Club/county taskforce will get better deal for all, says McGarty

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Association urged to learn from Rebel strike

Forbes and Power set for Munster Council posts

FORMER Cork chairman Jim Forbes and current Tipperary delegate Michael Power will be elected PRO and Treasurer, respectively, of the Munster Council at tomorrow night’s annual convention in Ennis.

Thu, 28 Feb, 2008

Broad support to retain Ring and Rackard Cups

WHILE participation in the Christy Ring and Nicky Rackard Cups is causing fixture concerns for some county boards, there remains broad support for the retention of the competitions.

Tue, 04 Jul, 2006

Dublin ticket-hunters face disappointment

THOUSANDS of Dublin fans look set to be disappointed in their search for tickets for the second game running after yesterday’s decision to play a Leinster semi-final double header at Croke Park on June 25.

Wed, 07 Jun, 2006

Mixed reaction to ‘import’ decision

THE weekend decision by the GAA’s annual Congress to allow weaker hurling counties to “import” five players from stronger counties has evoked mixed reactions.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2006

Mixed reaction to ‘import’ decision

THE weekend decision by the GAA’s annual Congress to allow weaker hurling counties to “import” five players from stronger counties has evoked mixed reactions.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2006

Congress to rule on revolutionary player transfer proposal

A REVOLUTIONARY proposal that would permit players from the leading hurling areas to play at inter-county level with “weak” counties will be put before next month’s annual GAA Congress in Killarney.

Tue, 21 Mar, 2006

Andrews departs ‘infighting’ Louth

LOUTH senior football manager Val Andrews has resigned his position after just two years in the job.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2005

Grounds for change

Another year and another swell of expectation that Croke Park will be opened to other sports. Brendan O’Brien canvasses officials nationwide to gauge the mood, the hopes and the grassroots opinion.

Tue, 04 Jan, 2005

Boylesports to sponsor Louth

Boylesports bookmakers have been given the go ahead to take over as primary sponsor of Louth GAA teams for the next three years.

Thu, 11 Dec, 2003

Louth break new ground with sponsorship deal

Louth GAA officials have agreed an historic deal with Boylesports bookmakers to sponsor county teams from minor level upwards in both hurling and football.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2003

Louth blow as Neary breaks ankle

Louth defender John Neary will miss the Wee County's championship opener with Wicklow on May 11 following confirmation of an ankle break.

Thu, 24 Apr, 2003

Armagh referee to come under fire

Louth secretary Pat Toner is expected to lambaste Armagh referee Brendan O'Gorman at Monday night's county convention.

Fri, 06 Dec, 2002

Money may force GAA to open up Croke Park, says Toner

LOUTH GAA secretary Pat Toner fears money may eventually force the association’s hands on the opening up of Croke Park to other sports.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2002