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Nothing more symbolised the relationship between the Irish Catholic Church and the GAA than the formalities in the lead up to an All Ireland final in Croke Park. To the musical accompaniment of the Artane Boys band, there was the parade of the players, then a rousing version of the national anthem, followed by Faith of our Fathers, and then the sight of a bishop throwing in the ball to begin the game.

Thirteen students from Westport’s Rice College have launched an ambitious transition year project to research and explore the history and heritage behind Westport GAA club as part of the GAA’s 125 anniversary celebrations.

Reasonable observers of this year’s senior county championship wouldn’t be too happy with the fare served up so far. At a personal level I am hugely disappointed not to be involved in the county final with Crossmolina. I am not being disrespectful to any team when I suggest that I thought we would have made the final, particularly having beaten Ballaghaderreen in the quarter final. Several fancied outfits, other than us had their frailties exposed too when push came to shove.

It is time for club members to have their say when the Galway GAA Club Forum takes place on Tuesday November 10.

For those of you who did not know, Ballinasloe GAA club has one of the most prolific and proud histories of any GAA club in the country. The St Grellan’s football club have won 17 Galway county senior titles and are only behind Tuam Stars with 24, on the Galway roll of honour.

Ballinasloe’s great Gaelic football years of the late seventies were relived in person and in print.

A record number of 31 promising young Connacht GAA players and administrators have been included in the province’s annual bursary scheme.