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Eddie Brennan is of the view that some of the fun has gone out of the inter-county game

Brennan: Strict drinking bans are counter-productive

The imposition of long-term drinking bans by inter-county managers may not be the right tone to set ahead of a new campaign, says Eddie Brennan.

GAA • 10 Jan 18

Michael Ryan took over as Tipperary hurling manager in 2016

Ryan agrees to new three-year term with Tipperary

Michael Ryan has agreed a new three-year term to remain in charge of the Tipperary hurlers, while his football counterpart Liam Kearns has been ratified for at least another two seasons.

GAA • 27 Sep 17

Derry and Tyrone will meet for the right to face Donegal in the Ulster semi-final

Canavan hopes for a re-energised Tyrone in championship

Peter Canavan believes Tyrone's poor finish to the Allianz League can act as a spur for the Red Hand as they begin their quest to regain the Ulster title against Derry on Sunday.

GAA • 24 May 17

Antrim likely to appeal 48-week Fitzpatrick ban

Antrim forward Matthew Fitzpatrick is likely to appeal against a 48-week ban handed down by the Central Hearing Committee last night.

GAA • 16 May 17

Galway captain David Burke celebrates their League final success

Galway manager defends 'homecoming' celebrations

Galway hurling manager Micheál Donoghue has defended the decision to mark their Allianz League final victory with a mini-celebration, insisting they are fully focused on the Championship.

GAA • 04 May 17

Joe Canning (L) and Galway captain David Burke celebrate with the league trophy in Limerick

Canning: Wexford defeat was the 'kick' Galway needed

Joe Canning believes that losing to Wexford inspired Galway's first league crown in seven years but he insists that his team now have bigger goals in mind for this season.

GAA • 24 Apr 17

Davy Fitzgerald clashes with Jason Forde

League Sunday panel: Davy overstepped the mark

Jackie Tyrrell and Ken McGrath agree that Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald was wrong to enter the field of play during the Allianz League semi-final defeat to Tipperary, but understand his frustration on the sideline.

GAA • 17 Apr 17

Recap: Clinical Tipperary power past Wexford

A second-half scoring blitz and a masterclass in shooting from the McGrath brothers powers Tipperary into the Allianz League final at Wexford's expense where Galway await. Here is how the game unfolded.

GAA • 17 Apr 17

Davy Fitzgerald is hoping to lead Wexford to their first League final since 1993

O'Gorman: Feel-good factor of 1996 back with Wexford

Larry O'Gorman says manger Davy Fitzgerald has brought the type of feel-good factor not seen with Wexford since 1996 as the Yellow Bellies face their most challenging assignment to date on Sunday.

GAA • 14 Apr 17

Galway boss eager for break after 60-hour weeks

Galway boss Kevin Walsh is looking forward to a break after spending up to 60 hours a week getting his side back into Division 1 of the Allianz League.

GAA • 09 Apr 17

Galway's Gary O'Donnell lifts the trophy

Galway break Croker hoodoo to claim Division 2 title

Galway have claimed the Allianz League Division 2 title after a two-point win over Kildare in the decider at Croke Park.

GAA • 09 Apr 17

Dublin and Kerry served up another enthralling encounter in their league decider.

Recap: League title success for Kerry and Galway

Read how it all unfolded as Kerry put an end to Dublin's long unbeaten run across league and championship when they won the Division 1 title at Croke Park. Earlier Galway defeated Kildare to take the Division 2 spoils.

GAA • 13 Apr 17

Heslin shines as Westmeath stroll past Wexford

John Heslin continued his prolific scoring form for Westmeath with eight points at Croke Park to help cap Allianz Football League promotion with the Division 4 title outright.

GAA • 08 Apr 17

Tyrone lost their final three games of the Allianz League campaign

Brolly: Negative Tyrone in decline and need a change

Joe Brolly believes that "ultra-defensive" Tyrone are in decline and says that a player from Mickey Harte's panel told him privately that training with the county team is "depressing."

GAA • 03 Apr 17

Philly McMahon in action against Monaghan

McMahon admits League structure more appealing

Dublin defender Philly McMahon admits that playing in the almost weekly Allianz Football League has been "enjoyable" compared to the long delays teams can face between Championship ties.

GAA • 03 Apr 17

Dublin beat Kerry in the All-Ireland semi-final last year

Football final and hurling last four details confirmed

Dublin and Kerry will contest the Allianz Football League final on Sunday in Croke Park at 4pm while Wexford will meet Tipperary in Nowlan Park on Easter Sunday.

GAA • 03 Apr 17

Jim Gavin and Kevin McStay at the end of the game

Jim Gavin pleased with 21-point rout of Roscommon

As Dublin claimed the outright record for an unbeaten run in league and championship games, boss Jim Gavin declared himself "happy" with their 21-point win over Roscommon.

GAA • 26 Mar 17

Kerry's Adrian Spillane can't catch Eric Lowndes

Mannion the Dubs hero as unbeaten run goes on

Dublin's unbeaten run stretches to 34 games and now equals the 84-year old record set by the Kingdom in the early 1930s, but the League and All-Ireland champions were made to work very hard and very late for their hard-earned draw in Tralee.

GAA • 18 Mar 17

Tyrone's Cathal McCarron evades Martin O'Reilly and Hugh McFadden

Brilliant Donegal swat Red Hands aside

Donegal were much too strong for Tyrone in the wind and rain in MacCumhaill Park as they went joint top of the league.

GAA • 18 Mar 17

Clare got the better of Dublin at Cusack Park

Recap: Sunday's Allianz League action

Read how it all unfolded in hurling as Clare and Cork got wins in the top flight, Wexford were promoted from 1B and Tyrone came good to defeat Cavan in Division 1 of the football.

GAA • 12 Mar 17

Ciaran Clarke was among the goals for Antrim

Hurling Divisions 2 & 3: Antrim maintain promotion push

Antrim kept up their push from promotion from Divison 2A of the Allianz Hurling League with a 2-18 to 2-11 win over Armagh at the Athletic Grounds.

GAA • 12 Mar 17

Evan Regan reacts to the Croke Park defeat

Rochford: Mayo didn't have the answers for Dublin

Mayo manager Stephen Rochford said his side didn't work hard enough in their 14-point Allianz League defeat to Dublin, but doesn't believe it will have a psychological impact on their 2017 campaign.

GAA • 05 Mar 17

Conor McHugh finds the net in the first half against Mayo

Conor McHugh stars as ruthless Dublin brush aside Mayo

Conor McHugh grabbed his big chance for Dublin with 1-03 at Croke Park to help the Allianz league holders extend their remarkable unbeaten streak to 33 games.

GAA • 04 Mar 17

Patrick McBrearty starts for Donegal in Cavan

Team news: McBrearty and O'Connor in for Donegal

Donegal manager Rory Gallagher has made just two change to his team to take on Cavan tonight in Kingspan Breffni Park.

GAA • 04 Mar 17

Diarmuid O'Connor named on the half-forward line for Mayo

GAA team news: Gibbons and O'Connor back for Mayo

Following a two a point win in Tralee last time out Mayo manager Stephen Rochford makes just two changes to his starting team for their Allianz FL Division clash against Roscommon on Saturday at McHale Park, 7pm.

GAA • 24 Feb 17