Antrim Leinster opener at Croker
Antrim will start their 2009 Leinster SHC campaign with an attractive game against Dublin at Croke Park on 7 June.

GPA dismay over threat to grants
The GPA expresses dismay that the payment of next year's GAA players' grants is under threat because of the Irish Government's worsening finances.

Kerry to fight O'Mahony's case
Kerry are confident that the former All-Star Aidan O'Mahony will be cleared of any charges of drug taking.

McCaul injury blow for Red Hands
Tyrone defender Damian McCaul is likely to be sidelined for the whole of next season after suffering a serious knee injury.

Crossmaglen 0-11 0-8 St Eunan's
Holders Crossmaglen come from four points down to beat St Eunan's 0-11 to 0-8 in Sunday's AIB Ulster Club semi-final.

Ballinderry 0-17 0-7 Cavan Gaels
Ballinderry turn on the power in the second half to ease past Cavan Gaels in Sunday's Ulster Club Football semi-final.

Six Ulster women claim All Stars
Monaghan claim four places on this year's Ladies Football All Stars team while Tyrone and Down also win awards.

Rossa camogs claim historic title
Belfast club Rossa become the first Ulster team to claim All-Ireland Senior Club Camogie title when they beat Drom & Inch 2-15 to 1-12 in Sunday's final.

Down draw Tyrone in McKenna Cup
Holders Down will face All-Ireland champions Tyrone in the group stage of next year's McKenna Cup.

Watson rejects Antrim overtures
Liam Watson turns down a request from the Antrim hurling management to return to the county panel.

Saturday's MacRory Cup scorelines
St Michael's Enniskillen, St Pat's Maghera, St Pat's Armagh and Omagh CBS claimed victories in Saturday's MacRory Cup games.

McCann eager for Australia move
Saffrons star Thomas McCann is the latest young player to be linked with a move to the Australian Football League.

O'Connor returns to Kingdom post
Jack O'Connor's expected appointment as the Kerry manager is confirmed by the Kingdom's county board.

Adams wins camogie All Star
Jane Adams becomes the first player from Antrim to win a camogie All Star.

The pick-up
The key is to lift the ball off the ground with the foot.