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Carlow Centre of Excellence given seal of approval The Carlow GAA Centre of Excellence project at Fenagh can go ahead as planned following a decision by An Bord Pleanala to grant planning permission to the Carlow County Board.

Down have "no problem" with Coldrick Down chairman Seamus Walsh insists he has "no problem" with the appointment of David Coldrick as referee for the All-Ireland football final.

Ryan: Expectations greater this time Michael Ryan insists that Tipperary are focused on winning the Liam McCarthy Cup and won't be settling for second best this time.

Previous meeting with have little bearing, Maloney says All-Ireland minor finalists Clare and Kilkenny have already met three times in challenge matches this year, but joint-Clare boss Donal Maloney believes those games will have little bearing come Sunday.

Longford Centre of Excellence hits planning glitch Longford officials have been left stunned by An Bord Pleanala's decision to refuse planning permission for their proposed EUR3 million Centre of Excellence.

Hogan only Cat ruled out Brian Hogan is the only definite absentee from the Kilkenny squad for Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final.

McIntyre set for two-year extension John McIntyre is set to be handed a further two years as Galway hurling manager after his annual report received a positive response from club delegates on Tuesday night.

GPA urge fans to stay off the pitch The Gaelic Players' Association (GPA) has reiterated its support for the GAA's campaign to end pitch invasions by urging Kilkenny and Tipperary supporters not to encroach onto the Croke Park pitch after Sunday's All-Ireland final.

Flanagan appointment ratified Pat Flanagan's appointment as Westmeath's new football manager for a two-year term was ratified by delegates at last night's county board meeting in Mullingar.

Galway demand meeting with Cooney over venue row Galway officials are seeking a meeting with GAA president Christy Cooney as the row over the venue for Saturday week's Bord Gais All-Ireland U21HC final continues to rage.

Cork and Down open nights Cork and Down are holding open training sessions ahead of their All-Ireland final clash later this month.

Corbett's ready for the Cats A Senior inter-county player before he ever pulled on the famed Blue and Gold of Tipperary at underage level, Lar Corbett certainly knows how to turn the hurling world on its head - and it's something that the Thurles Sarsfields clubman will be hoping to do to Kilkenny as the 'Drive for five' gains momentum on Noreside.

Mayo board to meet with manager nominees Following a meeting of the Mayo county executive on Tuesday, the officers of the board will meet with all of those nominated for the position of Mayo senior team manager.

Dunne in awe of Cats Kilkenny's dominance of the hurling landscape has been hard for all Wexford folk to take, Liam Dunne included. But as much as it hurts him to see the Cats sweep all before them, the Model County great cannot hide his admiration for Brian Cody's all-conquering team.

Coldrick to referee All-Ireland football decider David Coldrick has been chosen as the referee for the All-Ireland senior football final between Cork and Down.

Refs' chief against video technology Referees' chief Mick Curley has underlined his stance against video technology being introduced into Gaelic games after more controversy at Croke Park last weekend.

Cork defeat has helped us - Kelly Eoin Kelly has claimed that Tipperary's Munster SHC defeat to Cork has helped them on their path to Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final.

Carey thinks Hogan has a chance Kilkenny legend DJ Carey has not ruled out Brian Hogan in playing a part in Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final.

Monroe wary of Rebels Tyrone minor boss Raymond Monroe has said that his side will have to be at their very best if they are to claim a second ESB All-Ireland MFC title in three years.

Ladbrokes - Groundhog day for Tipp? Kilkenny will be looking for a repeat of last year's five point win over Tipperary and bookmaker Ladbrokes has them as 1/3 favourites to complete a historic five-in-a-row on Sunday.

Delaney: We have a point to prove Kilkenny's JJ Delaney envisages this Sunday's showdown with Tipperary as being even tougher than last year's All-Ireland SHC final victory for the Cats.

Murphy takes up selector's role Former Kerry All-Ireland winning goalkeeper Diarmuid Murphy has been appointed to Jack O'Connor's management team in a selector's role.

Meredith boost for McNulty Justin McNulty has received his first boost as new Laois boss with the news that former minor star Conor Meredith looks poised for a return home.

Cats straining on the Laois to make history Laois man Michael Dempsey is a key member of the current Kilkenny backroom team. The team's trainer 'cum selector insists that if the five-in-a-row is secured it'll be skill rather than fitness that'll do it for Cody's charges.

McGarry declares interest in Mayo job Former Mayo footballer Anthony McGarry has stated his desire to succeed John O'Mahony as the county's next senior football manager.

Offaly to keep faith in Cribben Tom Cribben is set to continue as Offaly football boss for another year at least.

Dempsey and Ryan to continue in Carlow Luke Dempsey and Kevin Ryan are expected to be both reappointed to their managerial roles in Carlow at the next county board meeting.

Rogers to play a part Ambrose Rogers has pledged that he will play some part in this year's All-Ireland SFC final against Cork.

Tipp focusing on performance, insists Maher Tipperary defender Brendan Maher has said that the team are solely concentrating on their own performance ahead of this Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final against Kilkenny.

Byrne pleads for "common sense" Galway hurling chief Joe Byrne has asked the management committee of the GAA to move the All-Ireland U21HC final to a neutral venue in the interest of fairness.

Kingdom in transition, admits O'Connor Kerry manager Jack O'Connor has admitted that the team are in transition after last month's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final defeat to Down.

Daly set for reappointment Anthony Daly is expected to be reappointed to his post as Dublin senior hurling manager at next Monday night's county board meeting.

Galway set Monday deadline for nominations The Galway county board have given delegates until next Monday to come up with nominations to succeed Joe Kernan as the county's next senior football manager.