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Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
'It doesn't make any sense' - Moran calls for the return of pre-season competitions
New Mayo manager Andy Moran has called for pre-season competitions to return ahead of the 2026 season. The McKenna Cup, McGrath Cup, FBD League and O'Byrne Cup did not take place last January after a vote at Central Congress. Speaking at his first press conference this week, Moran stressed he was desperate to see them return this winter. 'Absolutely. From a County Board expense point of view, from everything, in January when you have no games, travel all over the country to get a pitch, all of a sudden you can't get into a pitch because the weather is bad. 'But if there is a FBD game, the game has to go ahead. You are running around chasing challenges anyway. It doesn't make any sense. One of my biggest regrets going up north was that there was no McKenna Cup. I would have loved to experienced it. 'It was just the way it was. We were running around playing Fermanagh, opening pitches, doing everything just to try get games. For me, it is a no brainer. I can't see the logic behind pulling the FBD because boys are playing Sigerson anyway. Maybe you put in a rule that they can't play both or something like that. That's fine.' The Connacht Council of the GAA reduced ground rent payable to counties for the 2025 senior football championship in the aftermath of the removal of the FBD league. 'But there has to be games because you want to bring new talent through,' said Moran. 'Again I will use Monaghan as an example. We played Cavan in the first round of the league last year. That was a must win for both teams. 'No one could really trial too many players. You could put in one or two, because that is their first exposure to National League. To get young players through, not use the same players all the time, those divisional tournaments are absolutely key.'
New Straits Times
10-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
PKR polls: Negri Sembilan MB to defend vice-president post
SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has confirmed that he will be defending his position as PKR vice-president in the upcoming party election for the 2025–2028 term, scheduled to take place on May 23 in Johor Baru. In a Facebook post today, the Negri Sembilan PKR Leadership Council chairman described the 2025 PKR polls as a healthy contest that should be viewed in a broader context, particularly in facing the nation's political challenges and fulfilling the hopes of the people. "Those elected to leadership positions must be committed to serving as a bridge between the grassroots and the party's top leadership, strengthening the organisational structure, and driving forward the reform agenda that lies at the heart of PKR's struggle. "I firmly believe the 2025 party election is not merely about positions, but a valuable opportunity to reinforce the party's core mission, reignite the spirit of reform, and strengthen our team to face future challenges, including the upcoming general election," he said. Aminuddin, who is also Port Dickson PKR division chief, expressed hope that party members would remain united, uphold the principles of justice, and elect leaders who can carry the people's voice with integrity and accountability. The central leadership election will be conducted through two methods - physical voting by delegates of the Central Congress, the Youth Congress, and the Women's Congress - at Berjaya Waterfront Hotel and Danga Bay Convention Centre in Johor Baru. In Sabah and Sarawak, physical voting will be held at the International Technology and Commercial Centre (ITCC), Penampang and the Penview Convention Centre, Kuching. Ordinary and additional delegates of the Central Congress, Youth, and Women's Congress who are not required to vote in person will cast their ballots online at the same time via the ADIL app.
The Star
10-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
PKR polls: Aminuddin to defend veep post, urges focus on people's aspirations
SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has confirmed that he will be defending his position as PKR Vice-President in the upcoming party election for the 2025-2028 term, scheduled to take place on May 23 in Johor Baru. In a Facebook post on Saturday (May 10), the Negri Sembilan PKR Leadership Council (MPN) chairman described the PKR 2025 polls as a healthy contest that should be viewed in a broader context, particularly in facing the nation's political challenges and fulfilling the hopes of the people. "Those elected to leadership positions must be committed to serving as a bridge between the grassroots and the party's top leadership, strengthening the organisational structure, and driving forward the reform agenda that lies at the heart of PKR's struggle. "I firmly believe the 2025 party election is not merely about positions, but a valuable opportunity to reinforce the party's core mission, reignite the spirit of reform, and strengthen our team to face future challenges, including the upcoming general election,' he said. Aminuddin, who is also Port Dickson PKR Division Chief, expressed hope that party members would remain united, uphold the principles of justice, and elect leaders who can carry the people's voice with integrity and accountability. The central leadership election will be conducted through two methods - physical voting by delegates of the Central Congress, the Youth Congress (Angkatan Muda Keadilan - AMK), and the Women's Congress - at Berjaya Waterfront Hotel and Danga Bay Convention Centre in Johor Baru. In Sabah and Sarawak, physical voting will be held at the International Technology and Commercial Centre (ITCC), Penampang and the Penview Convention Centre, Kuching. Ordinary and additional delegates of the Central Congress, AMK, and Women's Congress who are not required to vote in person will cast their ballots online at the same time via the ADIL app. - Bernama
