AFTER years of service to Limerick football on the field, Michéal Reidy tonight slips into a different role outside the white lines.

Joe Kernan's reign as Galway boss got off to a winning start on the opening day of the 2010 FBD League competition, while their were also victories for Mayo and Sligo IT.

Three people died in road accidents today after a spate of deaths in crashes over the Bank Holiday weekend and despite pleas for drivers to take extra care.

Gardaí are appealing for motorists to slow down and take extra care on the roads following three fatal crashes so far this weekend.

A man in his 20s has been arrested following the discovery of a makeshift cannabis factory in a rented house in Co Leitrim.

Ticketing plans for the Allianz National Football league semi-final double bill in Croke Park this Sunday have been announced.

FARMING in Leitrim will disappear in the next generation.

Roscommon kept the pressure on Monaghan at the business end of the NFL Division 2A table as they came from behind to beat Longford 0-15 to 0-12 at Hyde Park yesterday.

Roscommon kept the pressure on Monaghan at the business end of the NFL Division 2A table as they came from behind to beat Longford 0-15 to 0-12 at Hyde Park today.

Selectors John Kearns, Jim Bolger and Willie Cullen are set to take charge of the Carlow team for tomorrow's NFL Division 2A game against Leitrim, following Andy Shortall's shock decision to quit as manager.

CALLOW LAKE is a hopeful choice to land as wide open a Guinness Galway Hurdle as there has ever been at Ballybrit this afternoon.

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BOTH Nemo Rangers and Crossmolina know how fraught a trip to Ruislip can be on the club campaign. Both sides experienced the fright of their lives in west London over the past few seasons.

ST MALACHY’S, Castlewellan of Down were named the AIB Club of the Year for 2002 in Croke Park yesterday.

MAYO manager John Maughan introduces three newcomers for Sunday’s NFL tie with Sligo in Castlebar.

The GAA and sponsors AIB today announced the 32 'Club of the Year' winners from around the country.

There is lots of action in the Allianz National Football League today with most matches beginning at 3:30pm. In Division 1A, Roscommon entertain Donegal at Hyde Park with both sides seeking to ensure their places in the top division next season.

Most of today’s National Football League matches are nearing half-time with 16 games in all being played.