Shane Lennon has nowhere to hide. Whether he's playing for his club Kilkerley or for his county Louth, he is under the watchful eye of one the O'Rourkes. Cousins Aidan and Malachy are in charge of his county and club teams respectively.
Colm O'Rourke and his Desperados stormed ahead in the battle between the Sunday Independent's Gaelic games writers, recording 58 points in Fantasy Gaelic, while The Fielder put in a dismal performance, finishing the first weekend of matches on -1 points.
Tomorrow marks the beginning of the third championship in a row that Kerry have begun without the mantle of All-Ireland champions. Believe me when I say that it hurts every GAA person in the county.
IN years to come, the record books will present tomorrow's Ulster quarter-final exactly the same as the 18 previous Donegal-Tyrone championship clashes.
AS four of Gaelic football's so-called 'Super Six' open their championship campaigns this weekend, Mickey Harte insists Tyrone have no fear of All-Ireland champions Donegal.
JUST over 10 years ago now, a late Ryan McMenamin point rescued Tyrone against Derry in Clones. They had a replay in Casement Park. Joe Brolly's verdict? A minor side masquerading in senior football.
Mayo's Cillian O'Connor is a major doubt for the county's Connacht SFC semi-final clash against Roscommon after suffering a shoulder injury in a club encounter on Saturday.
Kerry are through to the final of the Christy Ring Cup after seeing off the challenge of Kildare, but they will have to wait to learn their opponents after Meath and Down played out a thrilling draw in the other semi-final.
Seven players will be making their championship debuts when Limerick host Cork in the Munster SFC quarter-final at the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday, throw-in 7.00pm.
