NEW MAYO LADIES football manager Michael Moyles has opened the door to the departed group of players who left the panel in 2018, saying that his tenure brings a “clean slate”. Former Green and Red player and club All-Ireland winner Moyles was appointed to the post over the weekend, succeeding Peter Leahy in the role. … Continue reading "‘This is a clean slate’ – New Mayo ladies boss Moyles opens door to departed players"

LAOCHRA GAEL FANS are in for another treat this week as Offaly’s double All-Ireland-winning hero Johnny Pilkington steps into the spotlight. Now the father of three children, the Birr legend talks about how he has veered into coaching at underage level since retiring from hurling, and how he enjoys helping young camogie and hurling players … Continue reading "‘The three or four pints always gave you a good night’s sleep’ – Offaly hero’s unique pre-match routine"

SÉAMAS ‘CHEDDAR’ PLUNKETT’S return as Laois senior hurling boss for 2021 has been confirmed, along with his management team. It was widely reported before Christmas that Plunkett was set for a second stint in charge, succeeding Eddie Brennan in the role. And Laois GAA confirmed the appointment last night. The Portlaoise native, who has been … Continue reading "Cheddar Plunkett’s return as Laois hurling boss and management team confirmed"

CORK FOOTBALLER TOMÁS Clancy has called time on his inter-county career. The 30-year-old defender steps away after an injury-ravaged 2020, having made his senior breakthrough in 2013. Fermoy man Clancy missed the 2020 championship — in which Cork recorded a famous win over Kerry before falling short in the Munster final — after damaging his … Continue reading "Cork defender Clancy calls time on inter-county football career"

24 YEARS ON and while the latest edition was naturally delayed, the key photographic collection of the latest GAA season has been released. A dejected Noel McGrath after defeat in the Tipperary county senior football final Source: Ray McManus/SPORTSFILE Kathryn Browne working as the HSE used Croke Park as a drive-in venue for Covid-19 testing. … Continue reading "14 of the best pictures from A Season of Sundays 2020"

CARLOW HAVE CONFIRMED that Tom Mullally’s backroom team will include his brother, former Kilkenny hurler and All-Ireland winner Paddy Mullally. Tom Mullally was recently appointed manager of the Carlow senior hurlers, with his new backroom team confirmed this morning. Paddy Mullally, who started in midfield for Kilkenny’s 2003 All-Ireland final win over Cork, will join … Continue reading "Carlow hurlers add Kilkenny All-Ireland winner to management team"

ONE OF THE MOST highly-rated coaches on the inter-county circuit joins Shane Keegan on the latest instalment of How To Win At Dominoes. Paul Kinnerk, who helped mastermind Limerick’s 2018 and 2020 All-Ireland victories and was on the sideline for Clare’s Liam MacCarthy triumph in 2013, is the guest for the fourth episode of the second … Continue reading "‘I’ve always had a curiosity for the tactical side of things’ – Limerick hurling coach Kinnerk"

James Woodlock guided Drom-Inch to a Tipperary SHC semi-final in 2020. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO TIPPERARY GAA HAVE this evening announced new managers for two of the Premier County’s underage teams. Former Tipp senior star James Woodlock has been appointed boss of the minor hurlers on a three-year term, with ex-Dublin full-back Paddy Christie taking charge … Continue reading "Tipp underage managerial appointments for James Woodlock and Paddy Christie"

LIKE THE REST of us, inter-county players are creatures of habit. Often times a new member of a squad will arrive into the dressing room for the first time, plonk himself down in a seat and remain in that spot for the remainder of his days on the panel. The same applies on the team … Continue reading "Trips away, loyalty and setbacks: An inside look at the careers of 6 retiring Mayo greats"

LESS THAN A week after its original publication, Shane Carthy’s book ‘Dark Blue’ has already been declared for reprint. Shane Carthy in action for the Dublin U21s in 2015. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Written from the first-person perspective with an engaging writing style, Carthy began this writing project some 18 months ago, reliving the days of … Continue reading "‘The people who said ‘you saved my daughter, my son.’ Those messages are why I’ve done it’"