Nineteen county finals on another busy weekend of club action

The Ulster club senior football championship starts this weekend with the first round meeting of Scotstown and Derrygonnelly in Clones on Sunday.

As it happened: Sunday Match Tracker

Welcome to our latest match tracker.

Fifteen county finals taking place this weekend

It's the biggest weekend of the year so far for county finals, with no fewer than 15 taking place across the weekend.

2019 SFC draws: Dubs open away to Louth or Wexford

The draws for the 2019 provincial football championships have taken place tonight, throwing up some intriguing battles for next summer.

Draws for 2019 Ring, Rackard, and Meagher Cup announced

The draws for the 2019 Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher Hurling Championships have been made this afternoon by the CCCC.

2019 championship draws take place tonight

The draws for next year's All-Ireland senior football and hurling championships will take place tonight from 8.30pm.

The Ulster club football and hurling championships get underway this weekend.

GAA tweets of the week

Ballygunner pulled off the Waterford SHC five in a row this weekend but Cuala and Thurles Sarsfields saw their winning runs come to an end...

Cross' assistant says county final isn't the same without them

Assistant manager Kieran Donnelly has claimed Armagh SFC finals aren't the same without Crossmaglen in them.

What they said ... the weekend in quotes

"I think that's an unfair question today, 20 minutes after losing here with Cuala which is a team that's very close to my heart."

Armagh SFC: Cross' issue a statement of intent

Crossmaglen Rangers are back in the Armagh SFC final for the first time since 2015.

Armagh SFC: Gribben goal sends 'Nab into final

Ballymacnab qualified for their first Armagh SFC final in seven years when a late goal from substitute Pauric Gribben handed them a 1-9 to 0-9 victory over Maghery at the Athletic Grounds last night.

2019 championship draws take place on Thursday

The dust has barely settled on the 2018 inter-county season and already thoughts are turning to next year.

Eight county finals to be decided tomorrow

It's another bumper weekend on the club scene with eight county finals taking place tomorrow.

Armagh's £25 match pass is great value for money

Armagh county board has taken a leaf out of Tipperary's book by offering supporters the opportunity to attend six big championship games this weekend for just £25.

McDonnell blames 'gym culture' for rise in on-field violence

Steven McDonnell believes the 'gym culture' that exists within the GAA is responsible for the recent surge in violence at club games.

Cross are "hot favourites" - McEneaney

Cullyhanna manager Eamonn McEneaney says opponents Crossmaglen Rangers are "very hot favourites" to come through Sunday's Armagh SFC semi-final.

Video: Funniest Show in GAA!

'It was laugh a minute, from start to finish' - the verdict from the Clann Eireann club in Lurgan after they hosted St Mungo's 2 - 'The Umpire Strikes Back' at the weekend.

Record Breakers!

There is a new Official Guinness World Record for 'Largest Hurling Lesson' following last Sunday's event at Croke Park.

Handpass restriction amongst raft of proposed football rule changes

The GAA's Standing Committee on the Playing Rules has issued a list of proposed experimental rule changes for Gaelic Football.

GAA tweets of the week

Diarmuid Connolly's return to the St Vincent's colours was one of the highlights of the weekend...

Five county finals on bumper weekend of club action

It's that time of the year again.

Milton: Brexit won't impact on how we organise and promote our games

The GAA landscape in Ulster won't change as a result of Brexit.

Dublin lead the way as 2018 TG4 Ladies Football All Star nominees revealed

Following another record-breaking season of Ladies Football championship action, the 45 nominees for the 2018 TG4 All Star team have been revealed.

JP's incredible €100,000 gesture to every county board

JP McManus has made an incredible gesture to the GAA by donating €100,000 to every county board in Ireland.

Jimmy Hyland named U20 Footballer of the Year

EirGrid, proud sponsors of the U20 All-Ireland Football Championship, can today reveal through the 'EirGrid 20 U20 Awards' details of the top 20 players of this year's competition. In addition, Jimmy Hyland of Kildare GAA has been awarded the 2018 EirGrid U20 Player of the Year.

GAA tweets of the week

A lovely gesture - Miltown-Castlemaine formed a guard of honour for Kerry stalwart Donnchadh Walsh who has hung up his inter-county boots...

What they said ... the weekend in quotes

"The word is they have to meet in the coming week or two and sit down and agree a process going forward. So, it's early doors yet but I suppose our concentration today was trying to get Cuala over the line."

Armagh SFC: Harps dethroned by Cross'

Armagh Harps' reign was unceremoniously ended by former kingpins Crossmaglen Rangers in last night's Armagh SFC quarter-final at the Athletic Grounds.

"I have the utmost respect for Joe"

Kieran Donaghy has revealed that he respects Joe Brolly for what he has done for the GAA in Ireland.

Clarke set for Armagh return

Jamie Clarke looks set to return to Armagh's colours in 2019.

Plans to revamp hurling leagues well advanced

The Allianz Hurling Leagues could have a new look by 2020.

Horan has high hopes for a second tier football championship

A second-tier football championship is very much on GAA President John Horan's agenda.

Senior intercounty commitments take up 31 hours per week

A study released today shows that senior intercounty players dedicate 31 hours a week to gaelic games.

GAA tweets of the week

Tyrone club football hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent days...

What they said ... the weekend in quotes

"When we came in we felt that they (Cork) were the standard bearers and to take the crown we would have had to take them out. And that's said with massive respect to them because they brought the game to that level and it has been our goal to set a standard higher than them."

Vernon targets league

Armagh's Charlie Vernon is adamant that they must at least retain their NFL Division 2 status and push on for promotion.

"Players know county managers will be taking in club championships"

As the club championships gather pace, Charlie Vernon points out that this time of year presents players with an opportunity to stake their claims at county level.