GAA confirm referees for 2021 championship

"Every game is different, there's nothing been decided upon yet"

Murphy set to see action but MacNiallais ruled out of Ulster SFC opener

Aodh Ruadh club notes

It was another dominant display from Aodh Ruadh in the league on Sunday as they disposed of the challenge of Glenfin in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh

GAA tweets of the week

Derry beat Offaly on Saturday to officially wrap up the 2021 Allianz Leagues and now it's all about the All-Ireland championships which get underway this weekend…

"The white one was a far better ball"

Cork marksman Patrick Horgan reckons the yellow sliotar used in hurling today doesn't provide the same consistency as the traditional white ball.

Croke Park "ready" for increased crowds - McGuinness

Croke Park Head of Operations, Tony McGuinness is hoping they can look forward to some good attendances down the road after fans returned to the stadium in pilot test fixtures this past weekend.

Ladies: O'Neill nets hat-tricks as Tyrone relegate Wexford, Wicklow send down Fermanagh

Tyrone preserved their Division 2 status in the Lidl Ladies National Football League on Sunday as Wexford were consigned to Division 3 for 2022.

Imperative to protect players by continuing to allow extra substitutes - Keane

Kerry manager Peter Keane says it's imperative to protect the welfare of players by continuing to allow teams to make seven substitutes.

Young Cork hurler's sliotar lost at sea discovered in South Wales

A young Cork hurler's sliotar lost at sea was discovered in South Wales recently.

Ladies Football - weekend previews

Tyrone, Wexford, Fermanagh and Wicklow will battle to avoid the drop on Sunday - in two crucial Lidl Ladies National Football League relegation play-offs.

"Teams are playing a more possession style" - Walsh on high-scoring hurling

Kilkenny defender Padraig Walsh believes the move towards a more possession-based game has influenced the recent rise in inter-county hurling's points totals.

2,400 spectators permitted to attend Division 3 football final

The GAA has confirmed that 2,400 spectators will be permitted to attend Saturday's Allianz Football League Division 3 final at Croke Park.

Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps are back for a second season on TG4

The GAA, in conjunction with Kellogg and TG4, are pleased to announce that GAA Cúl Camps show will air for a second season on TG4 for six weeks this summer.

Aodh Ruadh club notes

Aodh Ruadh put in a power-packed performance in Mountcharles on Sunday afternoon to dismiss Saint Naul's in their season curtain-raiser

"Why look for the negative always, and try and change things..."

Joe Canning says people need to stop complaining about hurling becoming too high scoring and enjoy "one of the fastest field sports in the world."

GAA tweets of the week

After an action-packed weekend, a line was effectively drawn under the 2021 Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues with outstanding issues resolved.

Bohan and Fitzgerald relishing Croker clash

Cork manager Ephie Fitzgerald said he is looking forward to getting back to Croke Park after they booked a place in the Lidl National Football League final against All-Ireland champions Dublin with a 5-10 to 3-13 win over Donegal.

Allianz FL ups and downs: Farney men stave off the drop by relegating Galway in extra-time

After a dramatic final day of action in the Allianz Football Leagues, promotion and relegation has been decided across all four divisions.

As it happened: Saturday Match Tracker

It was another huge day in the novel 2021 national football and hurling leagues.

Allianz FL ups and downs: Ulster champions relegated to bottom tier, Derry and Offaly get job done

Cavan were relegated to the bottom tier of the Allianz Football League after Wicklow earned a surprise 3-11 to 0-18 win over the reigning Ulster SFC champions at Pairc Tailteann.

Team news: McCarthy returns to Dublin midfield

Eight-time All-Ireland SFC medallist James McCarthy has return to the Dublin starting line-up.

'I bring the phone to training. If there's an emergency I have to go'

Evelyn McGinley is dedicated to Donegal football - but she knows that if her phone rings during training, she may have to dash off because a cow is calving or a ewe is lambing and her skills as a vet are urgently required.

Ladies NFL semi-finals & relegation playoff previews

The 2021 Lidl Ladies National Football League finalists will be revealed over the weekend - with semi-finals down for decision in all four Divisions.

"I hope that for all our benefits they go full on"

Former Kerry star Tomás Ó Sé hopes that all four teams "go full on" in this weekend Allianz Football League semi-finals for the benefit of fans.

Fogarty: Systematic fouling is "killing our game"

The GAA's national hurling development manager Martin Fogarty believes systematic fouling is "killing our game".

"We don't stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing"

'GAA for Dads & Lads' is a social hurling and football programme for those keen to enjoy Gaelic Games outside the traditional competitive structures of the GAA.

Ulster GAA volunteers play a key role in vaccination programme roll-out

Volunteers from Ulster GAA, Volunteer Now and British Red Cross have been thanked by Health Minister Robin Swann MLA for their role in helping to deliver Northern Ireland's biggest ever mass vaccination programme over the past six months.

What to expect: plenty of permutations ahead of final HL games

Kilkenny have made the first big statement of the 2020 hurling season by ensuring that they will either win, or share, the Division 1 Allianz League title.

What to expect: Decision weekend in the Allianz FL

It's semi-finals weekend in the Allianz Football League, with eight games across the four divisions.

GAA on TV: 32 games to pick from

After a relatively quiet few days last weekend, football and hurling coverage is back with a bang this Saturday and Sunday.

Bonner confident Murphy will be "ready for championship"

Donegal manager Declan Bonner is confident they will have captain Michael Murphy "ready for championship."

Liverpool FC still hoping to host GAA matches at expanded Anfield

Liverpool FC remain hopeful of hosting GAA matches in the future.

Gaeil Fhanada club notes

Numbers: 2, 7, 10, 19, 20.

Aodh Ruadh club notes

As of Monday, up to 100 spectators are allowed to attend games.

GAA matches part of pilot events to trial socially-distanced return of spectators

Pilot events to trial the socially-distanced return of spectators to sporting venues this month and next will include a number of GAA matches.

GAA tweets of the week

Hurling fans were treated to a weekend of exciting Allianz League action and Twitter didn't miss a beat…

"Next weekend is going to be a serious battle for us"

Donegal manager Maxi Curran says his side 'may have poked the bear' after they romped to a 16-point win over Galway in Tuam Stadium, which sends them into a Lidl National Football League semi final against Cork next Saturday.