Updated Jan 4th 2021, 5:24 PM Graham Reilly captained Meath in 2017. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO GRAHAM REILLY HAS played his last game for Meath. The 32-year-old forward announced his retirement from inter-county football this afternoon. In a social media statement, Reilly said it had been “a dream come true” to play for the Royals. The … Continue reading "Meath stalwart and All-Ireland-winning Kerry goalkeeper announce inter-county retirements"

A GROUP OF GAA members led by former Westmeath footballer John Connellan are hoping to bring a motion to the Association’s Annual Congress in 2022 that would see the Dublin funding imbalance addressed. Connellan, who has been vocal on the issue in recent months, has written to every club and county board outside Dublin in … Continue reading "Ex-Westmeath footballer hoping to bring motion addressing Dublin funding to GAA Congress"

LONG-SERVING MAYO stalwarts David Clarke and Donal Vaughan have both been hailed by their former team-mates in the wake of their inter-county retirements over the last 24 hours. Vaughan called time yesterday on his 12-year inter-county career. The 32 year-old started in five All-Ireland senior finals and won six Connacht medals. Today goalkeeper Clarke announced … Continue reading "‘Great team-mate’, ‘fantastic player’, ‘legend’ – tributes paid to retiring Mayo duo"

Updated Jan 5th 2021, 3:03 PM THE GAA HAVE taken the decision that no collective training for inter-county teams will be permitted for at least the remainder of the month of January, in a reaction to the worsening Covid-19 crisis. Director-General Tom Ryan informed all county board secretaries this morning of the decision, citing ‘the … Continue reading "GAA announce inter-county training not permitted until February due to Covid-19 crisis"

TIPPERARY BOSS DAVID Power has added Declan Browne to his coaching ticket for the 2021 campaign.  The move was first reported by RTÉ Sport, and Tipperary have confirmed to The42 that the legendary figure will operate as forwards coach with the Munster champions. During his 11-year career with the Premier County, Browne collected two All-Stars (1998 … Continue reading "Two-time All-Star and Tipperary legend added to backroom team of Munster champions"

WEXFORD HURLING MANAGER Davy Fitzgerald has spoken out against the online abuse that he has been subjected to along with his father Pat. Fitzgerald was speaking on The Late Late Show in the wake of his club Sixmilebridge releasing a letter which details the abuse that has been aimed at the pair. The letter, which … Continue reading "‘There’s pages and pages of abuse’ – Fitzgerald on online trolling aimed at himself and father"

DONEGAL FOOTBALLER KATY Herron just wanted to disappear when she got the news, away from the busy tongues of small town Ireland and what they might be saying about her.  Katy Herron on the ball for Donegal. Source: Tommy Grealy/INPHO Close friends had already heard before speaking to her about it. Feelings of guilt and … Continue reading "‘I ran a world record 12 weeks after she was born’ – returning to elite sport after childbirth"

NOW THAT WE’VE been, eh, eased gently into 2021, it’s time to look ahead to/endure another seven days.  Happily, it’s another busy week on The42′s membership platform to keep you company/divert your attention from this ongoing hellscape.  By joining The42‘s membership scheme, you are gaining access to a host of exclusive podcasts, newsletters, prizes and insights along with … Continue reading "Here’s what is coming up for members of The42 this week"

ANTHONY NASH IS set to line out with Limerick senior hurling side South Liberties in 2021. The42 understands that all the paperwork has been submitted for his transfer from Kanturk to the Limerick outfit. Croke Park is expected to officially sanction the former Cork goalkeeper’s switch by the middle of next week. Nash, 36, announced … Continue reading "Recently retired Cork goalkeeper Nash in line to play for Limerick club this season"

BERNARD FLYNN HAS been appointed as Meath U20 manager for the next two years at tonight’s county convention.  Click Here: Brazil football tracksuit Flynn has put a very strong backroom team in place, with Royals legends Graham Geraghty and the recently retired Graham Reilly as selectors. Geraghty suffered a brain haemorrhage while at work last … Continue reading "Flynn appointed Meath U20 boss with star-studded backroom team"