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Queen symbolism high on historic trip to Ireland

May 18, 2011 Irish News & Sport No comments

Queen Elizabeth II pays tribute yesterday to those Irish who fought for the freedom of Ireland, in an historic symbol of conciliation between the two islands

Queen Elizabeth II continued her historic first state visit to Ireland today by honouring the memory of some 50,000 Irishmen and women who fought for the British and Commonwealth armies during World War One at the Islandbridge Memorial.

It followed her visit yesterday to the Garden of Remembrance which honours those who died in the cause of Irish freedom, Easter 1916 and teh War of Independence.  

This afternoon, another powerful signal of reconciliation came about through her visit to the headquarters of the GAA, where in 1920 the British Forces carried out one of its most notorious acts of violence as they opened fire on a crowd attending an All Ireland final between Tipperary and Dublin. 14 people including 13 spectators – including two children – a player Michael Hogan after whom the Hogan Stand is named, were murdered in reprisal for the IRA’s actions earlier that day and previous night when they killed 14 members of British intelligence .

Queen to visit Croke Park – and it’s not a joke!

April 7, 2011 Irish News & Sport One comment

After years of it being the butt of jokes it was confirmed this evening that the Queen of England, Elizabeth II will visit the headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Assosiation Croke Park on her first official visit to the Republic of Ireland which runs from may 17th to May 20th.

In a statement issued in the last hour the GAA stated: ”The Gaelic Athletic Association has for well over a hundred years embodied and taken its stand with the mood of the nation, culturally, socially and politically. In unity with our players, administrators and supporters throughout the island and abroad, we were strongly committed advocates of the peace process, and we have welcomed, supported and celebrated the developing reconciliation which has resulted from the Good Friday Agreement and its endorsement by the people, North and South, in referenda. Read more

Donegal’s Murphy acquits himself well in Croke park

October 31, 2010 Donegal News & Sport, Irish News & Sport No comments

Ireland may have lost the International Rules Series in Croke Park last night, but at least there was some consolation for interchange Irish player, Michael Murphy from Donegal, who impressed with two over and actually put the Irtish side in the lead at one stage 52-48. Read more

GAA presentations will be in Hogan Stand

September 4, 2010 Irish News & Sport No comments

The GAA has confirmed that both of the presentations following Sunday’s GAA Hurling All-Ireland Championship finals will take place in the Hogan Stand.

In the interests of safety and the health and well being of everyone who will be in Croke Park on Sunday, the Association calls for the co-operation and assistance of supporters and asks spectators to refrain from entering the playing area after both games.

As part of the match day arrangements it is planned that the winning teams from both the minor and senior finals will complete a lap of honour following the presentations.

Donegal GAA Southern Regional AGM

November 26, 2009 Irish News & Sport No comments
Donegal's GAA - Southern BOard Notes

Donegal's GAA - Southern BOard Notes

The Southern Board AGM was held last Friday night in Dohertys Ardara. The following Officers were elected for the coming year 2010.

Chairman Sean Connaughton (N Conaill)

Vice Chairman Michael McMahon (Bundoran)

Secretary Declan Cunningham (N Columba)

Ass Secretary Pat Walsh (Bundoran)

Treasurer Declan Martin (N Mhuire)

Ass Treasurer Matt Gallagher (N Brid)

PRO Michelle Bennett (N Ultan)

Registrar Ann M Campbell (Kilcar)

 

Southern Coaching Day

The Southern Board are currently organizing a Coaching day in Glenties for all the Clubs in the Southern Board on this coming Saturday 28th November at 9.30 a.m. All Clubs are asked to have their underage managers present on the day.

This day is for anyone involved with Teams from U8s to U14s. Any further info can be had by contacting Southern Chairman Sean Connaughton 087 2541769.

 Bundoran won Co Title

Congratulations to Bundoran who won the Co Minor League title last Saturday when they overcame N Conaill in the Final in Ballyshannon. U12 Go Games

A directive has come from Croke Park re the U12s for the coming year. They have issued the information to the County last week that the U12s next year will be run on a Go Games Blitze type.

This information was given to all Clubs at the Southern Board AGM last Friday to bring back to their Clubs for discussion.

The Board will then meet with all Clubs re the matter whether to go with this directive or not. There is a meeting scheduled for this and that will be held on Thursday 7th January in Ardara and all Clubs are asked to attend with their ideas on this.

This is a very important aspect of our Underage and all Managers working with their U12 teams next year are asked to study this document over the coming weeks before the Southern Board meeting on the 7th January.

The U12 Go Games will be the only matter on the Agenda.

Ireland to face France in FIFA World Cup play-off

October 19, 2009 Irish News & Sport No comments
Ireland face 1998 World Champions in 2010 World Cup play off

Ireland face 1998 World Champions in 2010 World Cup play off

Following this afternoons FIFA World Cup, European zone, play-off draw, the Republic of Ireland will host France in Croke Park in the first leg of the play-off on Saturday, November 14th with the return leg being held at the Stade de France on Wednesday, November 18th.
Republic of Ireland manager, Giovanni Trapattoni said, “These games are like cup finals, we have come through the qualification group and are one of only five teams in Europe with an unbeaten record, that will give us self-belief going into these games.
We have done well so far but over the 180 minutes we must give something additional and we will have to be even more concentrated and focused than we have been until now.
 
We have come out of a group containing the current world champions, Italy and have got positive results against them in both games. Now we face the 2006 World Cup finalists and our results to date will give us the conviction and the belief that we can get a result,” added Trapattoni.
 
 
Ticket details:
 
Home Leg:
 
Blockbookers who purchased tickets for Italy & Montenegro will receive their ticket invoice in the coming days.
 
People who purchased via Ticketmaster & FAI/UMBRO Store in Carrolls only have until close of business on Wednesday (October 21st) to return their ticket stubs to the FAI to apply for play-off tickets.
 
Subject to availability, tickets for the home leg of the FIFA World Cup play-off may go on sale at a later date. Any further information on general sales will be posted on www.fai.ie.
 
Away Leg:
 
In order to apply for tickets for the play-off away leg, please send an e-mail with your name, address & contact information to ticket.office@fai.ie stating the number of tickets that you wish to request (please only request the exact number of tickets required)

LUAS closures that affect Donegal supporters

July 30, 2009 Irish News & Sport No comments

There will be a TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CONNOLLY & BUSÁRAS LUAS STOPS  THIS AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND, that will affect Donegal supporters in Dublin who may be trying to gain access to Croke Park. 

In a statement issued on behalf of Luas they said:  
We want to keep you informed about some temporary changes to LUAS services which may affect GAA supporters travelling to Croke Park this coming August Bank Holiday weekend. 
 
On Saturday August 1st, Sunday August 2nd and Bank Holiday Monday August 3rd Connolly and Busáras LUAS Stops will be closed.

During this closure all LUAS Red Line services will terminate at Abbey Street Stop. Connolly and Busáras Stops will re-open at the normal operating time of 5.30am on Tuesday 4th August.

The rest of the LUAS Red Line will operate as close to normal as possible during these works.
Please forward this e-mail and attached posters to all the clubs in your Counties and to anyone who may be affected.   

WALKING MAP TO CROKE PARK FROM ABBEY STREET

Walking map to Croke Park

Walking map to Croke Park

Book your Croker seat for 2pm Sunday

July 27, 2009 Irish News & Sport No comments

 

Donegal meet Cork at 2pm on Sunday in Croke Park

Donegal meet Cork at 2pm on Sunday in Croke Park

The Donegal All-Ireland quarter final game for the weekend has been confirmed for Sunday with a 2pm throw in for Croke Park. Donegal’s oposition will be the Rebels of Cork.

Ironically, it was against the same opposition in 2006 when Donegal last appeared in GAA headquarters in the football championship, although their last appearance in Croker itself was actually the 2007 National League Final against Mayo, which saw them win their very first National league title.

Donegal’s last appearance in an All-Ireland semi final was against Armagh in 2003, where they were defeated, so the prospect of a semi final appearance is creating a huge appetite in the county.

So far, no referee has been appointed for the game, but there has been a rush of activity to get city accommodation over the last couple of days.

Following Donegal v Cork, there will follow the second All-Ireland quarter final, Tyrone v Kildare match at 4pm – both games will be broadcast live on RTE.

The Bank Holiday Monday will see the much anticipated Kerry v Dublin clash.

This Saturday evening, the final Round 4 qualifiers match between Meath and Limerick, will take place in Portlaoise.