Monthly Archives: October 2009
Munster Football team of the last 25 years
The Munster Football team of the last 25 years (1984-2009) includes 10 Kerry players and 5 Cork players
Munster Hurling team of the last 25 years
The Munster Hurling team of the last 25 years (1984-2009) includes players from Cork (6), Tipperary (3), Clare (3), Limerick (2) and Waterford (1)
The GAA – A People’s History book launched
An Taoiseach Brian Cowen has helped the GAA to officially launch its special 125 Publication ‘The GAA; A People’s History’ as part of the Association’s ongoing celebrations.
Camogie – Soaring Star awards announced
Waterford have secured two awards in the inaugural year of the Soaring Star Camogie Awards, an awards scheme introduced to recognise players from the All Ireland junior camogie championship grades.
2009 Football All-Stars announced
The recipients of the awards were announced at Friday evening’s All Star banquet at Dublin’s Citywest Hotel, with All-Ireland finalists Kerry (7) and Cork (5) having 12 players named among the honoured fifteen.
2009 GAA Hurling All-Stars announced
There are 6 players from Munster counties on the 2009 All-Star Hurling team. Tipperary have 4 players while Waterford players have picked up 2 awards.
Camogie All-Star Nominations announced
The nominations for the 2009 Camogie All Stars in association with O’Neill’s were announced today with All-Ireland champions Cork being rewarded with 12 nominations. From the other Munster counties, Tipperary (3), Clare (2) and Limerick (1) are also included.
Event Calendar
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Munster Camogie Senior and Junior Club Championship dates confirmed
The dates for the Munster Camogie Senior and Junior Club Championship have been confirmed.
Ladies Football All-Star nominations
Twelve of Cork’s five-in-a-row side have been named in the 2009 Ladies Football All Star nominations. Clare (3) and Tipperary (1) were the other Munster counties to receive nominations.
Launch of GAA Games Development Conference 2009
Some of the top names in Gaelic Games management and coaching will be involved in the GAA’s annual National Games Development Conference – “Optimising Playing Performance – Nurturing a culture of Skill and Will” – which will take place on Friday November 20th and Saturday November 21st, in Croke Park.
GAA Press Release – Attendances
GAA President Críostóir Ó Cuana has thanked football and hurling followers for their support over the course of the 2009 season after combined total attendance figures for the two championships showed an increase from 1,519,000 to 1,523,000 against the previous 12 month period.