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[McIver stays on as Donegal boss]

McIver stays on as Donegal boss

Brian McIver is to remain in charge of Donegal for at least another year.

He informed county board officials on Wednesday night that he intended to stay as manager for 2009.

There are to be changes to his backroom team and it is believed Adrian McGuckin has already stepped down as advisor to be replaced by a Donegal-based mentor.

McIver had raised speculation about his position after the defeat to Monaghan when he said he would take time out before making a decision on his future.

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Could Rule 42 be brought back with the amendment that GAA players be allowed to play in Croke Park.

[Ulster GAA Club and Community Development Conference"Enhancing Volunteerism and Community Development"Saturday 20th October - Stormont Hotel Belfast]

Ulster GAA Club and Community Development Conference
"Enhancing Volunteerism and Community Development"
Saturday 20th October - Stormont Hotel Belfast

The first GAA Club and Community Development organised by Comhairle Uladh will take place on Saturday 20th October in the Stormont Hotel Belfast.

The purpose of the conference is to equip GAA club officials and volunteers with the necessary skills required to develop their club as the central "hub" in their local community. Additionally the conference will highlight the positive effect and role a GAA club can have in tackling the wider social issues including anti-social behaviour, enhancement of social capital and the ongoing health agenda.
The conference will include workshops and range of discussions, which will give club officials opportunity for personal development in the area of community leadership. The conference will also include a plenary forum with a panel, which will allow Comhairle Uladh officials to get feedback from club volunteers on how to improve current programmes and GAA initiatives.

The conference attendance is limited to 400 and places will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. The cost of attending the one-day event is £15 or €20, this price includes lunch in addition to a range of Club Maith club development resources, which includes information booklets, and resources in addition to case studies on issues and solutions found in other clubs. Furthermore, the attendees will also have an opportunity to meet other club officials, discuss, and suggest solutions to various problems that have risen in the club scene. The target attendees of the conference are the club officials eg: Chairpersons, Secretaries, Treasurers, Development Officers, and Youth Officers, however County Officials and other interested persons are also welcome and encouraged to attend.

Additionally attendance at the conference will assist club officials in completing the Club Maith accreditation process, which will be officially launched at the close of the Conference.

Workshops include
- "Fit for Purpose" Developing Facilities and Securing Funding
- Sustaining the Rural Club and Community,
- Promoting Culture, Arts and Scór at Club Level
- Organising Events and Marketing your Club
- Developing the Urban Club Model
- Developing Sustainable Club/School Links

Keynotes Include
- Good Club and Community Planning- "Developing your Club/Community strategy"
- Developing the Healthy Club- Dealing with Drugs, Alcohol and Lifestyle issues
- Valuing and Sustaining the club volunteer
- Impact of the GAA at Community Level
- Dealing with Diversity in the GAA

A range of outside groups and businesses with an interest in Club Development will be present at the conference a list of which will be available on-line one month before the event. Delegates will be sent a pre-conference pack which will include the itinerary of the conference and the times and venue of their selected workshops.

To register for the 2007 Ulster Club and Community Development Conference please contact
Bernie McGlinchey - bmcglinchey@ulster.gaa.ie

[Ford Quits as Galway Boss]

Ford Quits as Galway Boss
Peter Ford has become the latest inter-county manager to quit his job this summer - the former Mayo footballer ended his tenure as Galway senior football boss last night.
Ford relayed his decision to the Galway County Board last night. The board will hope to find a new manager who can guide the county back to All-Ireland SFC success and relive the glory days of 1998 and 2001.
Ford had hinted after that 2-14 to 1-14 loss to the Royals that it could have been his last game in charge of Galway.
The Mayo native took charge of Galway in October 2004 and during his time as manager he guided them to just one title - a Connacht SFC triumph - in his first year in charge.
The Galway County Board are already believed to be at an advanced stage in appointing Ford's successor.

[www.orchardcounty.com]

From www.orchardcounty.com

COISTE CONTAE ARD MHACHA

PRESS RELEASE

It is with great reluctance and regret that Armagh County Board announce that Senior Football Team Manager JOE KERNAN has advised them of his decision to step down from his position.

The board would like to sincerely thank Joe and his entire backroom team for the devotion and commitment they have given to Armagh football and to recognise the major roles that they all played during what has proven to be the most successful period in the county's history

During his time in charge Joe took the preparation of our senior county team to new levels.

His attention to detail on every aspect of football and player management has set standards for present and future team mangers

On behalf of Armagh County Board and Clubs in the County we thank Joe, his Backroom Team and Players sincerely for the success, happiness and Joy they brought to all the Gaels of Armagh at home and abroad. We will always be indebted to Joe for achieving this.

One of Monaghan and Castleblayney Faughs finest servants Tony Loughman died this morning (Fri 1st June) after a short illness.

Tony played with Monaghan in the sixties and won eleven senior senior championship medals with his beloved Castleblayney Faughs. He holds the distinction of being the only holder of Minor, Junior, Intermediate and Senior Football Championship medals all won on the playing pitch. He won Minor and Senior with Castleblayney, Junior with Oram and Intermedite with Cremartin.

He played with Monaghan in the Sixties and managed the county team at all levels, Minor, Under 21 and Senior. Tony was known nationwide as a showband manager and and was noted in the latter years for his outstanding charity work. Deepest sympathy is  offered to his wife Joan and family Declan, Caroline, Ciara and Anthony.  They are very much in our thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time.
May Tony's gentle soul rest in peace.

Sad to learn of the news of the death of Kieran Carey (Tipperary).
The late Kieran, Mick Maher and John Doyle formed a solid Tipperary full-back line in the late 1950's early 1960's.
May his soul rest in peace and his family are very much in our thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time.

[Micheál O Hehir TG4 Christmas Day 10pm]

GAA President, Nickey Brennan led the tributes at the launch in Croke Park of a new TG4 television documentary on one of the great names in the history of Irish sport - pioneering Gaelic Games and racing commentator Micheál O Hehir. The programme will be shown on TG4 on Christmas Day.

Micheál O Hehir was an innovating broadcaster in every sense of the word.  From his first radio broadcast in 1938  as an 18 year old (standing on an orange box at the Galway v Monaghan All-Ireland Semi-Final football match in Mullingar) and throughout his fifty year career, - he broke new ground. He quickly became known as the broadcast voice of Gaelic games.  His opening words  Bail ó Dhia oraibh a chairde Gael agus fáilte romhaibh go Páirc an Chrócaigh   on Radio Éireann had the power of instantly transporting his audience throughout the world in their imagination to the hallowed turf of that great stadium.   He made the transition easily to television when that medium was established in Ireland and also developed his career as an internationally renowned racing commentator - for the big races in Ireland  at the great Classics and Steeplechases in Britain and further afield.

This new programme, co-funded by the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland's Sound and Vision scheme, features lots of clips >from the extensive archive of Micheál  O Hehir's many golden moments on radio and television, with tributes and reminiscences >from family, colleagues, Gaelic Games heroes and members of the horse-racing community. Among those taking part are his sons and daughter,  Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Séamas Mallon, Seán Ó Sé, An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, Liam Ó Maolmhichíl, Ted Walsh, Sir Peter O Sullevan and many others.  The programme was produced by Nemeton, the independent company based in Ring, Co Waterford and is narrated by actor Mick Lally.

Micheál O Hehir, who died in 1996,  was a man of many achievements but one who did not seek the limelight. His contribution was enormous  across a range of activities, not least as ambassador for Ireland and Irish sport. TG4 Ceannasaí, Pól Ó Gallchóir  says the channel is proud to have commissioned this programme on a legend of public service broadcasting in Ireland and to be airing it on Christmas Day, the most important day of the television year. "This is an entertaining programme that will bring back many happy memories for Irish people, home and abroad," he said, and will make for very enjoyable viewing and reviewing.

Micheál O Hehir     TG4 Christmas Day 10pm