IR Receiver controlling my AV system

Hello there all, newbie here and need to know if this is possible?

I have just purchased a LCD Flat screen and am looking to hang it on the wall and minimize my AV System. I have a Westinghouse 37" flat screen TV, A Sony Receiver, Sony DVD player and a Atlantic Scientific Cable Box. What I want to do is hide the receiver, DVD player and cable box somewhere out of sight. All of these items have IR plugs on the back of them. What I want to know is, if there is a way that I can Control all these items using one IR receiver? So all I have in my family room is my TV mounted on the wall and an IR receiver that will accept the signal from all my remotes. Looking for options, so if anybody has any suggestions that would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thank you all for taking the time to read my post and reply if needed!!!

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Labgear make a device which can relay infra red remote codes back along the TV aerial cable to the aerial splitter which has two IR blaster ports. It also comes supplied with the IR blasters. It's called the MRX120 and will relay your commands to a cupboard or whatever.
http://www.labgear.co.uk/pdf/9.pdf

Your main problem is that the remote commands for the Scientific Atlanta box can't be transmitted directly through this type of device.
You will need a further device called 'Redeye'
This can translate the IR commands so your box can use them. You will also need a suitable remote control to send the correct codes to the 'Redeye', something like a Pronto will do nicely.
Have a look at http://www.letsautomate.com/11220.cfm?