GAA explains its stance on use of direct messaging apps

HS football team of the week

This year's Allianz football leagues are up and running and here are the players that caught our eye in round 1…

HS hurling team of the week

Eight counties have representatves on our first hurling team of the week for 2020…

GAA tweets of the week

It's fair to say that the opening weekend of action in the 2020 Allianz football and hurling leagues didn't disappoint…

What they said … the hurling weekend in quotes

"There was no paint being peeled off the walls, it was very simple, very straightforward."

What they said … the football weekend in quotes

"It's been a bit of a whirlwind to be honest. The lads are only back two weeks so we haven't had much time on the practice ground, but that'll come over the course of the next couple of weeks."

Culture Evening: Dromard GAA Culture evening will take place on Saturday next 1st of February in Moyne Latin School, from 7.45 to 9:30.

Sympathy: Dromard GAA offers its sympathy to the Cox family on the death of Colette Cox, Teemore, Co. Fermanagh.

Our weekly lotto draw took place in Begleys on Sunday night. There were no jackpot winners.

FL3 round-up: Longford off the mark while Tipp and Down draw

Longford had three points to spare against Louth, while 14-man Tipperary and Down could not be separated at Clonmel.

HL3: Tyrone, Armagh and Longford win on the road

It was a good day for the visitors in Division 3A of the Allianz Hurling League with Tyrone, Armagh and Longford all picking up away victories.

Ladies round-up: Mayo and Waterford impress as Tipp hold on against Dublin

A remarkable performance and late equaliser from Tipperary's Aishling Moloney earned Shane Ronayne's side a point as TG4 All-Ireland champions Dublin were unable to get their Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 campaign off to a winning start in Ballyboden.

As it happened: Sunday Match Tracker

We were well and truly back up and running following yesterday's games as we brought you more action from both the National Hurling and Football Leagues this afternoon.

FL previews: Kingdom to edge Dubs under Saturday night lights

The Allianz Football League is about to swing back into action with Saturday night's showdown between Dublin and Kerry the showpiece on opening weekend.

HL previews: And they're off…

Tipperary and Limerick get the 2020 Allianz Hurling League underway tomorrow evening when they cross swords at Semple Stadium. Here are our previews for opening round weekend.

Davis looking to build on O'Byrne Cup success

Longford manager Padraig Davis is hoping to build on their O'Byrne Cup success as they embark on the FL3 campaign.

Ladies previews: History to be made on opening weekend of Lidl National Football League

THERE'S history in the making this weekend as the 2020 Lidl Ladies National Football League gets underway - with Cork preparing to host Westmeath at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

From Orange County to the Orchard County for 2020 Páidí Football Festival

GAA clubs from Orange County in California, Edinburgh, London and 14 counties across the four provinces of Ireland will take part in the 31st edition of the Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidi Ó Sé 2020, with 36 adult men's and ladies club teams descending on the rugged Dingle Peninsula from 21st to 23rd February.

77% of CPA members will support a militant strategy

A recent CPA survey shows that 74% of club players are opposed to the retention of the status quo option put forward by the Fixtures Review Taskforce.

'Battle of the Champions' to launch Facebook LIVE coverage of 2020 Lidl Ladies NFL

The 'Battle of the Champions' will launch the Ladies Gaelic Football Association's LIVE coverage of the 2020 Lidl National Football Leagues.

Sympathy: Dromard GAA extends its sympathy to Padraic O'Brien and O'Brien family on the death of Maura O'Brien, Longford Town. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.

Our Dinner Dance took place on Saturday Night last in the Longford Arms Hotel attended by a very large crowd.

Moyne Community School Hard luck to Moyne Community School Senior team who exited the Leinster Football Championship Semi-Final on Tuesday 14th of January

Davis not dwelling on O'Byrne Cup success

Winning the O'Byrne Cup is important to Longford manager Padraic Davis but not as important as their upcoming Allianz FL Division 3 campaign.

GAA tweets of the week

The twitter reaction to yesterday's club finals and all the other main GAA talking points from the weekend…

What they said … the weekend in quotes

"As joyous as an occasion as it is today it's a very sad day as well. There's no doubt about it, to do back to back you have to have serious desire and want. I think Eugene Aylward's passing last year has given them that want and desire. They wanted to do something special and have that jersey with them."

O'Byrne Cup final: Longford bridge 20-year gap

Captain Mickey Quinn's 16th minute goal proved decisive as Longford claimed the O'Byrne Cup for the first time in 20 years with victory over Offaly at Bord na Mona O'Connor Park.

Weekend previews: Silverware at stake in Saturday clashes

There are four finals down for decision on Saturday and here we preview the last clashes taking place before the National League gets underway in two weeks' time.

Midlanders do battle for silverware

While both counties will be looking down the line in regards to their goals for the year, the footballers of Offaly and Longford will be keen to pick up some early season silverware.

Carey calls for change

IT Carlow manager DJ Carey has urged the GAA to look at the fixtures chaos more closely as the former Kilkenny All-Ireland winner fears more player burn out is on the way.

Counties call for referees

There is a growing concern over the shortage of referees in most counties in the country.

Great to see 158 people brave the cold for our 1st week of Ireland Lights Up tonight.

Moyne Community School Leinster Football Championship Semi-Final on Tuesday 14th of January.

Congratulations to the Longford senior footballers on their great win over All-Ireland champions Dublin in the O'Byrne Cup semi final on Saturday.

GAA tweets of the week

There was plenty of county, colleges and club action to keep GAA supporters entertained over the weekend…

What they said … the hurling weekend in quotes

"It's been a very enjoyable but very busy six or seven weeks, trying to organise everything. Everyone's been absolutely superb so it was great to get out on the pitch."

What they said … the football weekend in quotes

"It has been really important for giving the lads a bit of belief about themselves about winning games and to understand what it is to win against teams that have been historically and currently better than us."

Our Annual Dinner Dance takes place this Saturday night in the Longford Arms Hotel.

Davis: it was a fantastic workout for us

Longford deserved to defeat Dublin and advance to an O'Byrne Cup final showdown with Offaly, according to manager Pádraic Davis.