Galway 0-19  Kilkenny 1-11 David Connors reports from Portlaoise GALWAY DETHRONED REIGNING Bord Gáis Energy Leinster U20 hurling champions Kilkeny during near perfect conditions on a novel December evening semi-final meeting under lights in Portlaoise. As with the case with winter hurling and heavy sod, top class free-takers are invaluable and with Donal O’Shea and … Continue reading "O’Shea strikes 0-12 as Galway see off Kilkenny to book Leinster hurling final place"

Dublin 1-19 Wexford 1-10 GOALKEEPER EDDIE GIBBONS raised a green flag and forward Liam Murphy pointed the way in attack as Dublin booked a spot in the Leinster U20 hurling final tonight. Dublin ran out nine-point victors over Wexford in Netwatch Cullen Park in this semi-final clash with a powerful third quarter burst paving the … Continue reading "Goalkeeper hits the net and Murphy scores 0-10 in Dublin win over Wexford in Leinster semi-final"

WHO WOULD HAVE thought in 2001 when we started sponsoring and broadcasting ladies football that we’d end up with 20 great years?  It’s been an absolutely amazing journey. Honestly, it’s very hard to put into words.  We’re so thankful to the LGFA for giving TG4 the opportunity to sponsor and broadcast their sport. It’s been a … Continue reading "‘We grew up together. It’s a win-win’ – rounding off 20 great years of ladies football coverage on TG4"

1. The case for Mayo AS MUCH AS Dublin have made light work of their run to the All-Ireland final in recent seasons, the showpiece games tend to be close affairs. Mayo have the athletes to live with Dublin and their full-court press will offer something entirely different to what Dessie Farrell’s side have experienced … Continue reading "The case for Mayo, is Keegan comfortable at full-back and what left-field tactics could we see?"

THE GAA LOOKS set to approve a condensed 2021 calendar which will see club and county activity continue next season amid the Covid-19 restrictions. The Central Competitions Controls Committee (CCCC) put together the plan which is set to be approved by the GAA’s management committee next week. The county season will begin with leagues near … Continue reading "GAA set to unveil plan for 2021 season with inter-county February start and July All-Ireland finals"

BALLYMUN KICKHAMS HAVE seven players involved in today’s All-Ireland football final. Six of them – James McCarthy, Dean Rock, Philly McMahon, John Small, Paddy Small, and Evan Comerford – will be wearing blue. The seventh is James Burke, who works as coach with Mayo under James Horan.  Burke is a native of Ardnaree, just outside … Continue reading "The Ballymun footballer turned Mayo coach plotting the downfall of 6 Dublin clubmates"

OFFALY AND MEATH will contest the Leinster MFC final in the new year after winning their respective semi-finals this afternoon. Offaly prevailed with a three-point victory after a four-goal battle against Kildare while Meath had six points to spare in their win over Laois. After trading points in the opening stages, Offaly built up three-point … Continue reading "Offaly edge out four-goal battle to book Leinster final while Meath also progress"

Galway 1-11 Dublin 0-13 GALWAY COLLECTED ANOTHER piece of underage football silverware as they rounded a marathon U20 campaign by claiming All-Ireland glory at the expense of Dublin this afternoon. Full-forward Tomo Culhane shot 1-6 and centre-forward Matthew Tierney scored 0-4 with that pair of attacking returns invaluable for Donal Ó Fátharta’s Galway team. The … Continue reading "Culhane shoots 1-6 as Galway hold off Dublin challenge to land All-Ireland U20 title"

IT’S BEEN A superb 24 hours for Galway U20 dual star Conor Flaherty. He celebrated an All-Ireland football title today at Croke Park to cap off a brilliant 24 hours, after helping Galway book a spot in the Leinster U20 hurling final last night. Flaherty lined out at centre-back last night in Portlaoise, as Galway … Continue reading "Galway U20 star celebrates All-Ireland football win one day after Leinster hurling semi-final victory"

Dublin 2-14 Mayo 0-15 THE MOST UNFAMILIAR of GAA seasons ended in the most familiar fashion. Dublin again the masters of an All-Ireland football final, Mayo again forced to suffer after losing a decider. Six days before Christmas, the dominance of Dublin football was reaffirmed once more.  They were brought into a meaningful contest for … Continue reading "All-Ireland football six-in-a-row completed as Dublin control finale to defeat Mayo"