The weekend in pictures

IFC final: joy for St Brides

St Brides saw their long wait for Championship glory finally come to an end on Saturday evening when they powered past neighbours Kilkerley Emmets to claim the Intermediate title.

MFC final: Cooley/Cuchulainn Gaels left the silverware

Cooley Kickhams/Cuchulainn Gaels claimed the Louth Minor Championship title after seeing off the challenge of St Michaels/St Kevins at Darver on Sunday afternoon.

Our amalgamated U16 Girls team face off against Roche Emmets in the championship semi-final.

Our Senior Ladies were beaten by a very good Royal Gaels team from Co. Meath on Saturday in the quarter final of the Leinster Intermediate Championship.

There was no winner of the €5,300 jackpot.

Louth SFC final: Third time lucky as Naomh Mairtin claim maiden success

It was a case of third time lucky for Naomh Mairtin as they claimed their first-ever Louth SFC title by beating St Mary's Ardee in an entertaining encounter at Darver.

GAA confirm complete schedule for remainder of 2020 inter-county season

The GAA today confirmed the complete schedule for the remainder of the 2020 inter-county season which resumes on 17/18 October with the Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues and the All-Ireland U21FC semi-finals as previously announced.

GAA bodies secure €15m worth of Government funding to run 2020 All-Ireland championships

The Government has approved a €15m financial package for the GAA, LGFA, and Camogie Association in order to run this year's All-Ireland championships.

Rapid Covid-19 testing for players in the pipeline

The GAA have plans to roll out rapid Covid-19 testing for players ahead of the resumption of inter-county fixtures next month.

GAA on TV this weekend

There's an intriguing double-header of GAA Beo on Sunday afternoon with TG4 broadcasting live coverage of the Kilkenny SHC and Dublin SFC finals.

Tom Parsons elected GPA chairman

Mayo midfielder Tom Parsons has been elected chairman of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA), replacing Limerick's Seamus Hickey who steps down from the role after five years.

Galway GAA authorities wait on response from clubs in possible Covid-19 restriction breach

Galway GAA authorities are waiting on replies from two clubs involved in a relegation hurling match to establish what course of action might be required to establish if there has been a breach of Covid-19 restrictions.

Numbers: 13, 16, 17, 20.

The agony and ecstasy of county final drama in pictures

Here are 15 Inpho pictures that show the agony and ecstasy of county final drama from the weekend...

Tyrone pitch celebrations breached 'public health guidelines' confirm Ulster GAA

Ulster GAA have released a statement appealing to supporters to stay off pitches after finals and said the scenes after the Tyrone SFC final undermine the case for increased numbers of spectators at games.

GAA tweets of the week

Plenty of drama unfolded in the GAA club scene over the past week…

Our Senior Ladies retained their Louth Senior Championship title with a commanding victory against the Brides

Well done to our U8s who took part in their last regional blitz for the season last Sunday morning.

There was no winner of the €5,200 jackpot.

SFC rel. final: Dreadnots survive O'Raghallaighs goal burst

Dreadnots fought back from an interval deficit to secure their place in next year's Senior Championship at the expense of O Raghallaighs.

IFC semi-final: Brides best O'Mahony's

St Brides are just 60 minutes from a return to Senior football after coming through their semi-final clash with Sean O'Mahonys at Darver on Sunday afternoon.

SFC semi-final: Mairtin through to second final

Naomh Mairtin overcame the brave challenge of St Mochtas at Darver on Sunday afternoon to secure their place in the Senior Football Final for a second successive season.

IFC semi-final: Kilkerley too strong for Fechins

Kilkerely Emmets booked their return to the Intermediate Championship Final when they held off the challenge of St Fechins in the semi-final at Darver on Saturday afternoon.

IFC rel. final: Plunketts strike late to send Emmets down

Robbie Brodigan struck a dramatic late winner at the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday afternoon to see his side retain their Intermediate Championship status for 2021.

SFC semi-final: Mary's end Blues reign

St Marys are back in the Senior Championship Final after scoring a three-point win over champions Newtown Blues at Darver on Sunday evening.

JFC semi-final: late Lannleire goal crucial

Lannleire made it through to the Junior Championship Final as a late Bob Murphy goal saw them through against Glyde Rangers at Ardee on Saturday afternoon.

JFC semi-final: Fionnbarra edge out Mitchels

Naomh Fionnbarra booked a meeting with Lannleire in the Junior Championship Final when they recorded a three-point victory over the John Mitchels in Darver on Saturday afternoon.

There was no jackpot winner in Naomh Fionnbarra & St. Anne's G.F.G. Lotto draw held on Wednesday 16th September.

Sunday's results as they happen

Twelve county finals and lots more happening on the club scene this afternoon...

Fixtures guide to a bumper weekend of club action

There are no fewer than fourteen county finals down for decision this weekend with titles to be handed out across all four provinces.

"It was unsustainable, out of control"

Kerry legend Pat Spillane says an upside to the Covid-19 pandemic is seeing the "juggernaut" of spending on inter-county teams has being reined in.

GAA confirm M Donnelly Poc Fada finals will not happen in 2020

The GAA has confirmed this morning that the M Donnelly Poc Fada na hEireann finals will not be held in the 2020 calendar year.

GAA on TV this weekend

The club senior football and hurling championship action continues on TV this weekend with live coverage of three county finals.

Kildare midfielder slams advanced mark as "a shambles"

Kildare midfielder Kevin Feely has slammed the advanced mark rule recently introduced into gaelic football as "a shambles".

Inaugural Michael Cusack Day to be held in GAA founder's native Clare

The significant contribution to Irish culture by the founder of the GAA will be celebrated with the inaugural Michael Cusack Day in Carron, located in the heart of the Burren in County Clare, at midday on Sunday (20 September).

The TG4 Underdogs are back and this time it's over to the Ladies Footballers

In an ever changing world, TG4's legendary GAA series Underdogs is back and for 2021 it's over to the Ladies.

Numbers: 10, 12, 24, 28.

"I think we have to be positive about it"

GAA president John Horan says fans must be positive about the latest Covid-19 guidelines which will allow spectators to return to games at limited numbers.