THE RETURN OF inter-county GAA training may be delayed by the recent increase in Covid-19 cases across Ireland. Inter-county panels are due to resume collective training from 15 January in anticipation of the 2021 season, but the Association has indicated that date is now under review. The news follows the reintroduction of full Level 5 … Continue reading "GAA plans to resume inter-county training ‘under review’ following Covid surge"

KERRY’S JONATHAN LYNE has announced his retirement from inter-county football. The 30-year-old Killarney Legion player revealed his decision this evening on Twitter, stating that it had been “a true honour to represent my family, friends, club and Kerry people” over the course of his career with the Kingdom. Lyne made his senior debut in 2011 … Continue reading "All-Ireland winner Jonathan Lyne calls time on inter-county career with Kerry"

ROSCOMMON’S 2010 CONNACHT final scoring hero Donie Shine has been forced to retire from Gaelic football due to injury. Shine kicked the winning point a decade ago as Roscommon defeated Sligo in the provincial senior final, part of a brilliant scoring display from the forward as he hit 0-10. His club Clann na nGael have … Continue reading "Roscommon 2010 Connacht final hero forced to retire from Gaelic football due to injury"

A general view of Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO SPORTS DIRECT — THE sportswear company owned by Mike Ashley — is set to become the new sponsor of Cork GAA. The Sunday Times is reporting that the deal is worth €2 million over five years, with performance bonuses of up to €2 million — … Continue reading "Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct to become new sponsor of Cork GAA – report"

ARMAGH STAR ROSS McQuillan has called time on his AFL stint after just one year. The 21-year-old follows in the footsteps of Tyrone’s Conor McKenna in departing Essendon and relocating permanently to home soil. McQuillan, son of former Orchard player Martin, signed an international rookie deal with the Melbourne outfit in September 2019 but did … Continue reading "Another AFL departure as Armagh star leaves Essendon after one year"

MAYO’S DONAL VAUGHAN has called time on his 12-year inter-county football career. “It is with a heavy heart that I have come to the decision that the time is now right to hang up my boots,” the 32-year-old wrote in a heartfelt statement issued to The Irish Examiner this afternoon. Vaughan, now of the Castlebar … Continue reading "Mayo veteran Donal Vaughan calls time on inter-county football career"

RECENT MAYO CLUB kingpins Ballintubber have appointed Enda Gilvarry, the county’s 2013 All-Ireland winning minor manager, as their new boss. Enda Gilvarry celebrates Mayo’s 2013 All-Ireland minor success. Source: Lorraine O’Sullivan/INPHO Hi all, hope you are all keeping safe & well. Ballintubber GAA Club would like to announce the appointment of Enda Gilvarry as the … Continue reading "Recent Mayo kingpins Ballintubber appoint 2013 All-Ireland minor winning manager"

LONG-SERVING MAYO goalkeeper David Clarke has announced his inter-county retirement after 20 years involvement with the senior squad. Clarke revealed today he was bringing his career to a close with his last appearance occuring in December’s All-Ireland final loss against Dublin. The Ballina Stephenites club man won eight Connacht titles, two National Leagues and two … Continue reading "Mayo goalkeeper Clarke retires after 20 years on senior football squad"

GALWAY LADIES FOOTBALL manager Tim Rabbitt is stepping down after two years at the helm. In a statement issued to Galway Bay FM this afternoon, Rabbitt confirmed that he would not be putting his name forward again in 2021, saying that he feels “now is the time for a change” — before confirming the news … Continue reading "Galway ladies footballers on the hunt for new manager after Rabbitt steps down"

FORMER DONEGAL STAR Kevin Cassidy opens up about his father’s battle with alcoholism and death in the new series of TG4′s GAA documentary ‘Laochra Gael.’ Now in it’s 19th season, Cassidy is the first GAA icon to feature in the famous GAA TV series. Viewers are in for a compelling watch as the Gaoth Dobhair man speaks … Continue reading "‘Alcohol got a grip on him and we just lost him’ – Cassidy opens up about father’s death"