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Doesn't make any sense. A player in middle of October can't play U21 but come January 1st can play Senior

Ask your club Secretary. This rule has been about for donkeys. Maybe some clubs are only now adhering to this.

Its not a new rule. Its been like this for years.

Judging by previous crowds at Corrigan, no they don't.

Minor A and Minor B Football Finals on 23rd September under lights in Ahoghill

Camogie and Hurling run by 2 different associations. Who collects the all important gate money?

Senior Final is in Ahoghill. 4pm Sunday 18th October.

Pity PJ isn't friendly with a high ranking CHC member who would keep his appeal on the back burner as was done for a high profile club manager last season...........

Whilst the prospect of a doubleheader is appealing, where could you possibly hold it?

I think the lack of replies tells you all you need to know.

[but the welfare of the child must come first as outlined by the GAA in their child protection policy for children and young adults.]

No rule maybe, but the welfare of the child must come first as outlined by the GAA in their child protection policy for children and young adults. with the way your describing the barriers which PREVENTED the Ref intervening anyone would think you were the Ref or at least able to read his mind.

Im also wondering how you can be blocked to see how the kid was by verbal abuse? I do understand how some mentors can be over the top but if the Ref really wanted to find out how the lad was surely this verbal abuse could not have stopped him.

So you're totally content with the way the Rossa mentors/first aiders/sideline put the welfare of the young lad first? I don't understand why the referee is being hung out. Can't help but think he's the easy target for people who've their heads in the sand. Sounds to me that the Rossa sideline need to look in the mirror as well if lessons are to be learn't or have they really nothing to be ashamed of in terms of their behavior during the whole incident?

Some very one sided suit your own perspectives being posted here.

CAVEAT: I wasn't there so I'm only picking up on whats being reported here

I don't think I blamed the ref once during my post, but rather questioned MIBAG on his statement that the ref was prevented at all turns from dealing with the matter. And my mention of child welfare being the main priority concerns all adults involved coaches, mentors, parents and officials inc the ref, I didn't say it was the refs job, it's for all adults to prioritise.

The last statement was.more around the walking off the pitch from Rossa. As I think things should be put into perspective when incidents such as this take place. It was mentioned that the ref awarded the game to slaughneil when rossa didn't return to the field. Which while I feel it was unfair, I also feel Rossa did the right thing while something so serious was developing concerning one of their players off the field.

The Referee in this case wouldn't have the power to award the game to anyone. It is organised by Ballinascreen and sanctioned by Ulster Council. They would decide Rossa's fate not the Referee.

From what I could see the player did get treatment. In fact he played on and I think ( I could be wrong ) got himself booked for a late tackle on a Slaughtniel player. I don't think anyone in the ground be it officials, mentors or supporters thought that he was seriously injured when he was subbed.

Antrim Championship regulations state: " Any replays will be played within four days following the drawn game or as directed by Competitions Control Committee."

Not sure how that would have panned out had Dunloy and Ballycastle finished level.

Pretty sure Clara not Mount Leinster are reigning All Ireland Intermediate Champions.

Sleeping giant, yes I've been in both grounds. Why?