News Category: Munster GAA News
Impact of extension of Government restriction timelines and organisation of GAA Special Congress
The Association can confirm that club activity remains suspended until May 5th. The Senior inter-county championships, scheduled to begin in May, will be postponed until further clarity on the current situation is available.
Virtual Scór resumes
After its highly successful opening week, Virtual Scór resumes on Thursday 9th April, and continues through to and including Easter Sunday.
2019 MacNamee Awards announced
The winners of the 2019 MacNamee Awards have been confirmed by the GAA.
The GAA National Communication and Media Awards are named after the late Pádraig MacNamee, former President of the GAA, Chairman of the GAA Commission (1969-1971) and member of the RTÉ authority.
Interview with Cork Ladies Footballer Orlagh Farmer
One of the highlights of social distancing has been the various sports stars who have taken to social media to show and share their talents, and from a Ladies Football point of view, Cork’s Orlagh Farmer has excelled.
SuperValu, Centra and the GAA Club Together
SuperValu, Centra and the GAA have come together to launch a new initiative, to support the elderly in our communities, during these unprecedented times. ‘Club Together’ aims to capitalise on our unique community spirit, by helping our elderly who do not have family and friends around to support them.
All-Ireland Final Referee Sean Hayes RIP
Sean was Secretary of Arravale Rovers when he took charge of the 1952 All Ireland Senior Football Final between Cavan and Meath which ended in a draw. He also officiated the replay which was won by Cavan.
GAA still hope to complete All-Ireland Championships as scheduled
The GAA’s Head of Games Administration, Feargal McGill, has said the Association still hopes to complete the All-Ireland Championships as scheduled this year.
Latest GAA update on Covid-19 – March 25th 2020
We previously advised that, until March 29th, games and training were suspended, club gyms were to close, and Player Injury Fund cover was suspended. Please be advised that, in line with recent government announcements, these measures and closures are now extended to Sunday April 19 inclusive, at which stage arrangements will be reviewed.
Interview with Tipperary’s Aisling McCarthy
Tipperary midfielder Aisling McCarthy says there is a fierce ambition among the county’s ladies footballers to be a force in this year’s TG4 Senior championship.
Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Championship Update
The Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Championship is scheduled to commence on Wednesday April 8th. With all GAA activity suspended at present until March 29th, the Munster CCC (in consultation with all Munster Counties) have agreed that when the current restrictions are lifted, counties will be given ample time to prepare their teams.
Video: Covid 19 – A message from the Uachtarán and Ard Stiúrthóir
In light of Thursday’s Government announcement, the GAA, An Cumann Camógaíochta and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association have decided to suspend all activity at club, inter-county and educational levels until March 29 (inclusive).
Munster GAA Post Primary Schools Statement
Following the announcement made by An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, that all schools are to close until March 29th, the Munster PPS Committee has taken the decision to postpone remaining Munster PPS competitions for the foreseeable future.
