So Leinster is real

Galway hurling followers can start getting used to traveling to Croke Park after Congress overwhelmingly voted to put Antrim and Galway into Leinster for the next three years of the All Ireland hurling championship.

The Tribesmen will now likely be playing Antrim in Parnell Park, Laois in O'Moore Park, Offaly in O'Connor Park, but Wexford and Kilkenny will likely be Croke Park venues. Hurling supporters better get ready also for increased fundraising with additional costs on travelling and more championship games, but maybe if our officials who represent the county at national level are worth their salt surely they can swing an odd home venue over the three years.

Personalities

On Sunday Galway Football Board honoured two leading personalities of the past. When Galway won the majestic three-in-a-row between 1964 and 1966, Sean Cleary from Ballygar was one of the unsung heroes. The full forward played a key role in Galway's successes and on Sunday Cleary was feted by Galway Football Board. Frankie Kyne from Clonbur, who was a selector on the Galway team during that era and a long serving referee and a leading light of Clonbur GAA for many years, was also feted.

Corofin complete double

Corofin defeated Killanin in the Galway minor football final by 3-10 to 3-4 on Sunday. Colm O'Donovan, who is a brother of Corofin senior star Alan O'Donovan, scored 3-5 of the Corofin total.

St Patrick's Brass Band

It was great to see St Patrick's Brass Band back in action in Pearse Stadium on Sunday last. Formed in 1896 they are an integral part of Galway life over the decades. Recent years have seen a redevelopment of the band and a new bandroom and it is wonderful to see many younger musicians joining with experienced performers at the football final.

Novel idea in Longford

In these days of doom and gloom a small GAA club in the midlands decided to build a four bedroomed detached house with landscaped gardens to raffle in a fundraising venture. Grattan Óg GAA Club in Longford came up with the fundraising idea of 'Building Blocks for the Future' to raise funds for sports and recreational facilities and has a draw with the house as first prize. Tickets might be €100 but with a car, trip to Australia and family holiday to Florida included in twelve prizes, there is value for money. To get one of the remaining tickets visit www.winahouse.ie, or contact Secretary on 087 7462992.

Heavy-handed

Last week Cork Ladies complained about alleged 'heavy-handed' treatment by stewards towards players, and members of the media at their All-Ireland victory in Croke Park. While tightening up security is never an issue, there have been occasions when it gets ridiculous and the needs of players and media are not catered for. This is not just a Croke Park problem as sometimes, authority of stewards can be upsetting to teams and officials.

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