Wednesday 22 Feb 2012
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Irish Daily Mail Fresher Football Championship (Division 1) Final
Dublin City University 4-06 4-10 Queens University Belfast FT

Irish Daily Mail Fitzgibbon Cup Quarter Finals
Carlow Institute of Technology 0-14 3-18 University of Limerick FT

Irish Daily Mail Fitzgibbon Cup Quarter Finals
University College Cork 1-23 2-13 University College Dublin FT

Friday 24 Feb 2012

Irish Daily Mail Sigerson Cup Semi-Final
University College Cork v NUI Maynooth, 1:30pm
University of Ulster Jordanstown v Dublin City University, 3:30pm

Saturday 25 Feb 2012

Irish Daily Mail Sigerson Cup Final
Winners SF1 v Winner SF2, 3pm

Tuesday 21 Feb 2012

Irish Daily Mail Fitzgibbon Cup Quarter Finals

Limerick IT 1-19 0-08 G.M.I.T. FT
Cork Institute of Technology 4-11 1-10 N.U.I. Galway FT

He did however make a fine recovery and in May 2011 played a major role in Turloughmore’s shock win over then champions Clarinbridge in the Galway SHC.
Moore won All Ireland minor medals with Galway in 1999 and 2000 and holds an Allianz National League medal from 2004.

For Sunday’s clash at Pearse Stadium, Galway Manager Anthony Cunningham will be without Joe Canning, Andy Smith, Kevin Hynes and Niall Healy ,all of whom are on the injury list. Canning awaits the outcome of further tests today following the injury suffered to the AC joint in his shoulder whilst helping Limerick IT reach the Fitzgibbon Cup semi-final yesterday,against GMIT. It is understood though that he is likely to be out for a minimum of four weeks,though that can only be confirmed once the full test results are known..

Galway GAA have confirmed they are introducing a Children’s pass for the Pearse Stadium tie against Dublin. All children under the age of 16 are invited and on arrival will receive a Supermacs Galway personal autograph book. The Pass is also being distributed through National Schools in the county.

A nice initiative that from Galway GAA which other counties would do well to take on board and help increase the number of under 16′s attending League games.Equally valid initiative for football counties to ponder. Players will be available after the game to sign autographs for the kids and a special draw will take place at half-time for bicycles and Galway hurling jerseys.

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Cadbury have already been the GAA U21 Football Championship’s sponsor for seven years.

At the launch, GAA President Christy Cooney said: “The GAA U21 Football Championship has served as an important stepping stone for many of the players who progress to reach the highest level of our game and those who follow the grade closely have been treated to some excellent campaigns in recent seasons.

“To that end we are delighted to acknowledge the three-year extension to our arrangement with Cadbury. Their support and innovation has helped bring great energy to the competition in recent seasons and I look forward to the continuation of what has been a fruitful partnership ahead of what promises to be another intriguing championship.”

Shane Guest of Kraft Food said: “We look forward to building on the success of the past seven years. The skill and determination these young footballers demonstrate continues to astound us and we look forward to another exciting championship in 2012.”

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The midfielder had missed the past two weeks with a hamstring injury, but now returns to training and should be fit to face Armagh.

Donal Vaughan and Barry Moran should also return to training ahead of the Division 1 clash. Both players missed Connaught’s match with Ulster last weekend.

The 2012 Allianz National Hurling League gets underway this weekend, with a full programme of matches in Division 2A and 2B.

Carlow and Down meet in Dr Cullen Park(2.00pm)in the opening game of section A. The home side have shown gradual improvement at this level in recent seasons and should be good enough to get their campaign off to a winning start. Half an hour later, Westmeath host Kerry in Cusack Park(2.30pm). This has the makings of a cracking contest,as both sides are evenly matched on paper. Home advantage sees Westmeath chalked up as favourites, and perhaps Kerry represent some value here. The Kingdom are one of the stronger teams in the section and awin here would set them up nicely.

In the final match of 2A, Wicklow and Derry meet in Aughrim(2.30pm). Again, home advantage could prove crucial here, as the Garden County always do best on their home patch. Meath and Kildare meet in Navan(2.30pm)in 2B. There should be little between the Leinster rivals but home advantage may just be enough to see the Royals through. Roscommon and Mayo play a Connacht derby in Athleague at 2.30,and the former should prevail in this tie. Finally,the meeting of London and Armagh in Ruislip, and here the visitors are given the nod.

Ulster host Munster in the final of the M Donnelly Interprovincial Football Championship, at the Morgan Athletic Grounds in Armagh this Sunday at 2.00pm. With the two strongest sides in the competition meeting in the decider, it is hoped that supporters can look forward to a great game.

The old Railway Cup series has lost much of it’s interest in recent seasons and had been disbanded for a number of years. Those that believe the competition still has a part to play in the GAA calender will be heartened by the response of the provincial managers and players, who have fielded strong teams. Ulster and Munster have traditionally been very strong in the series and it is pleasing to see them do battle in the decider. All we need now is a high scoring and free flowing exhibition of all that is good about the sport.

Munster have always mixed the experience of Cork and Kerry,with the best of individual players from counties. Last weekend Clare’s David Tubridy was the star on show, hitting six points as his side beat Leinster 1-16 to 1-13. Waterford’s Gary Hurney also had his day in the sun, scoring 1-2 for the winners. The competition is all about giving players from lesser counties the chance to shine at a higher level and both Tubridy and Hurney grabbed that opportunity last Sunday.

Ulster fielded a very strong fifteen and easily disposed of a weak Connacht challenge. Tyrone stars Owen Mulligan, Peter Harte and Martin Penrose led the way, ably assisted by Down’s Mark Poland. This game was never really a contest and from the very outset Joe Kernan’s men were always in control. Connacht could only manage two points from play and depended on Mayo’s Conor Mortimer to hit most of their scores from placed balls.

The final everyone wanted to see has become a reality and the two superpowers of the competition meet in Armagh this weekend. Ulster are understandably priced up as 1/3 favourites and it is hard to argue with those odds. In the handicap betting, evens minus three points looks the way to go. The home team have a much stronger fifteen and should be able to cover the deficit.

Verdict: Ulster

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The dual star was involved in a motorcycle accident before last year’s All-Ireland SHC quarter-final with Limerick and suffered a serious knee injury.

The forward has starting running again, however, and could be ready for Dublin’s Leinster campaign.

Keaney said: “Although I am not at the end of the line yet, I can at least see the end of the line.

“At the moment I am back running in straight lines and hope to progress up a level to zig-zag running in the next week or so.

“I never thought I would be so happy to get out running on the pitch as many people would say I was never too keen on running at any stage. I hope the worst is over and I’m still keeping my fingers crossed.”

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Mayo hurlers were promoted last year and begin their Division 2B season against Roscommon on Sunday.

Higgins’ teammate Shane Morley said: “He has a lot of commitments and it’s hard to keep everyone happy but he does a pretty good job at it.

“Even when he’s training with the footballers, he does one night with us and he always keeps his touch in. He is hugely committed and I’m sure he will be a fine captain.”

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The 23-year-old suffered the injury during a routine 1-20 to 0-8 victory for Limerick IT over GMIT.

Canning scored 1-8 on the night but was taken to hospital after suffering the injury to his shoulder in the second half.

The forward is expected to miss about six weeks and may not play again in Galway’s league campaign.

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The Lilywhites had requested a hearing to appeal against the fine, but changed their mind after the Central Hearings Committee took a home match off Monaghan for the same incident.

In a statement, Kildare said the threat of losing home advantage for their next match with Derry played a part in their decision.

Kildare would have to pay overnight, food and travel expenses, while they would also lose gate revenue.

Kildare chairman John McMahon said: “We are making this decision in light of the outcome of the Monaghan case, ie they would lose home advantage in their next league fixture.

“We feel it would be unfair to ask our loyal supporters to travel to Derry for our Round 4 fixture which would be our next ‘home’ game.”