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Irish Independent
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
John Mullane believes skort debacle highlights the difficulties ahead in integrating Camogie Association and GAA
Under the guidance of former Irish president Mary McAleese, the three sporting bodies are proposed to merge and work under the one umbrella from 2027 onwards, but Mullane has his doubts. The five-time All-Star, who is coach with the successful De La Salle senior camogie side, insists that the players are 'not being listened to' when it comes to their desire to wear shorts over skorts – as highlighted by the protests of Dublin and Kilkenny last weekend. That is just the tip of the iceberg in Mullane's reckoning. 'Best of luck to that,' Mullane remarked on the Indo GAA podcast when mentioning that integration between the three organisations is aimed at 2027. 'Some of the stuff I see happening within the ladies game, whether it's camogie or ladies football, I'm scratching my head saying, 'Oh my God, how are these girls ever going to get parity or how are they ever going to come under the one umbrella in a timeline of two years' time? 'How can they when the people above them, some of them are living in the stone ages.' Citing the recent example of Waterford senior camogie player Annie Fitzgerald playing a Munster semi-final around the same time as her brother Patrick lined out in the Munster SHC for the Waterford hurlers – one in Tipperary, the other in Walsh Park – Mullane insists that scenario 'shouldn't be allowed to happen'. 'That goes back to the people at board level and at Munster Council level. Common sense has to prevail on some occasions and it's a crossroads now, and fair play to those girls. The players have to be listened to.'
Irish Independent
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Indo GAA podcast: Limerick find their fear factor Mayo/Leinster comparisons are unfair on Mayo
Mullane also gives his idea for a championship re-shake, and the team break down the controversy around skorts in camogie. In football, Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin are on hand with plenty to talk about, from Galway's growing strength to Mayo's inability to see out games, and lots more besides - including handball memories, Kerry's growing accuracy and the marketing own-goal in July finals. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is in association with AIB. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@ here. Listen on…. Spotify Apple Podcasts
Khaleej Times
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
This Week in Golf: UAE grabs spotlight with back-to-back HotelPlanner Tour events
While Augusta National dominates global golf chatter this week with the Masters Tournament taking centre stage, there's something equally exciting happening in the UAE. In the shadow of golf's biggest event, the HotelPlanner Tour (formerly known as the Challenge Tour) is making waves in the Emirates, as the first of two pivotal events unfolds at Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club in Ajman. As the world watches Augusta, it's important to remember that the UAE is carving its own path with back-to-back tournaments, culminating next week at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club in Abu Dhabi. The region is fast becoming a global golf hub, with its growing roster of local talent and increasing regional collaboration. A New Chapter for the HotelPlanner Tour Let's be honest—rebranding can be a tough sell. The transition from the Challenge Tour to the HotelPlanner Tour might still take some getting used to. But hats off to Jamie Hodges, the Director of the Tour, and his dedicated team for successfully commercializing this essential development tour in the world of golf. Even if we're still learning the ropes of this new name, one thing is undeniable: the HotelPlanner Tour continues to be a key stepping stone for up-and-coming players aspiring to make it to the DP World Tour and beyond. For many greats—including Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, Matt Fitzpatrick, Henrik Stenson, and even Brooks Koepka—this very tour played a crucial role in their early careers. The experience gained from travelling across diverse climates and cultures has helped shape them into the stars we know today. Rising Stars in focus At Al Zorah, the UAE is proudly represented by a talented quartet of homegrown players who made history just a few weeks ago. Ahmad Skaik, Sam Mullane, Jonathan Selvaraj, and Rayan Ahmed etched their names into the record books by securing Team Gold at the 2025 GCC Golf Championship in Saudi Arabia, with Skaik also claiming Individual Gold in a performance that left spectators in awe. Mullane, who captured top honours at the inaugural Cedars Championship held at Al Zorah last week, will be one to watch as he aims for further success. Mullane's victory earned him entry into the UAE Challenge, while Mikhail Pinto and Dan Bryne—who finished tied for second—were rewarded with tournament exemptions, underscoring the Emirates Golf Federation's commitment to supporting and rewarding local talent. The field will also feature several amateur players from the Arab Golf Federation (AGF), further strengthening the region's presence. Notable names include Daniil Sokolov and Saleh Al Kaabi from Qatar, showcasing the growing collaboration between Middle Eastern golf associations. Face Off The competition won't just feature rising stars; seasoned pros will also be in action, including several of the UAE's best club professionals. Jackson Bell, representing the Tommy Fleetwood Academy, Craig Howie from Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, Damien Scott of Al Hamra Golf Club, and Stuart Smith of Precision Golf Middle East will all test their mettle against some of the region's top talent. David Horsey, a four-time winner on the DP World Tour, returns home to Ajman ahead of his 40th birthday next week, looking to reignite his career on familiar turf. Alongside him, the always-intriguing Garrick Porteous, who recently transitioned from full-time tournament play to working as a Brand and Account Manager at ProSports International in Dubai, returns to defend his title at next week's Al Ain event. Porteous demonstrated exceptional form at the local Emirates PGA domestic scene, and his experience will be key as he looks to make another splash on home soil. A Week to Watch While the Masters may take the global spotlight, the UAE's golf scene is more than holding its own. This week's HotelPlanner Tour event in Ajman is a must-follow for golf fans, with local players battling it out for their shot at glory. If the success of the past few years is any indication, the UAE's rising stars are ready to shine—and we'll all be watching as they continue to make their mark. This Weel's Upcoming Golf Events The Masters Thursday, April 10 – Sunday, April 13, 2025 Venue: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, USA Purse: Not published at the time of going to press HotelPlanner Tour (UAE Challenge) Thursday, April 10 – Sunday, April 13, 2025 Venue: Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club, Ajman, UAE Purse: $300,000 Thursday, April 10 – Sunday, April 13, 2025 Purse: €340,000
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Two council members decline to run for terms
Ahead of the deadline for seeking ballot lines in 2025 local elections, two members of the Common Council have confirmed they're not running for re-election. Blame it on the environment at 1 Locks Plaza, 2nd Ward Alderman Anita Mullane and 5th Ward Alderman Margaret Lupo said in a joint statement sent to the Union-Sun & Journal on Thursday. 'The past year has been a disappointment due to the lack of leadership and mismanagement at city hall. The city is headed in the wrong direction and nothing will change until the incumbents enabling the current mayoral administration resign or are voted out of office. There is a lack of communication and transparency at City Hall,' their statement reads in part. These seasoned council members said they have major concerns about the city's finances and that the lack of detailed agendas for the council's weekly meetings prevents them from being as effective as they were in previous terms of office. 'I would expect that we would get updates or memos from the mayor or designated people,' Lupo said, referring to Mayor John Lombardi III, in a follow-up interview. 'We asked him for things and he said, 'I don't have to share that with you.'' Current council president Kathryn Fogle, 4th Ward alderman, disputes the notion that transparency is lacking at city hall. 'I don't see anything wrong with transparency at all,' she said. 'It's a talking point. The only thing that they're talking about is that our work session should be on TV. But we don't find that conducive to business.' There are liability and 'showboating' problems that come with broadcasting weekly work sessions, and executive sessions for personnel matters are confidential by law, Fogle added. Lupo said the 2024-2025 council's meeting agendas show the focus of the governing body. 'A lot of times we're congratulating employees, or we're approving someone to use Outwater Park,' she said. 'There's not a lot of substance going on. We're mostly just managing the day-to-day issues. There's not a lot of grant writing going on, so we're not doing a lot of projects. There's not a lot of decisions to be made.' Lombardi did not respond to the US&J's request for a comment on the Lupo-Mullane statement. Lupo, a Republican, previously served nine years as a trustee of the Lockport Board of Education, where she said the members had differing opinions but could work together effectively. 'I found on the school board, everybody was pulling in the same direction and it was all about the kids, the staff, and the taxpayer,' she said. 'The city is very partisan.' Mullane, a Democrat, served two terms on the city council in the 2010s before being elected to the Niagara County Legislature. She returned to the council in 2024. 'I came back to save the ambulance (service),' she said. 'I don't think people realize what's involved when you run,' Mullane said in a telephone interview. 'I wish more people could get involved.' Both aldermen said they consider restoring Lockport Fire Department's ambulance service to be an important accomplishment, along with converting remaining street lights to LED, paving streets in their wards, and keeping the tax rate stable this year. 'We are not giving up on the City of Lockport,' they said in their joint statement. Statewide, the period for circulating designating petitions — that is, collecting registered voters' signatures to run for a public office on their party line, began Feb. 25 and ends April 3.
