AFTER LOSING THREE All-Ireland TG4 ladies footbal finals in-a-row, Dublin have confirmed their status as the game’s dominant force with four titles in succession. When 2021 comes around, the Drive for Five talk will begin in earnest. For now though, Sky Blues boss Mick Bohan was happy to bask in the achievement of their lastest … Continue reading "‘What drove them was the beatings. There’s something about those days…they’ll never forget’"

THE SCENES AT the final whistle said it all.  Celebrations in full flow. Source: Sam Barnes/SPORTSFILE It was a stark contrast to the past two September decider defeats as Meath made sure it was a case of third time lucky in the All-Ireland intermediate final, beating Westmeath on a scoreline of 2-17 to 4-5. Máire … Continue reading "‘Seeing how upset she was pulled at my heartstrings’ – Royal family celebrate long-awaited All-Ireland success"

FIVE ALL-IRELAND senior medals in the pocket now for Con O’Callaghan and his influence on Dublin’s run of success shows no signs of abating. Saturday saw him once again hit the net in a critical game for Dublin, slapping in the second goal of their win against Mayo. Just like he did against Tyrone and … Continue reading "Con O’Callaghan: ‘I am blessed to be playing with so many good players, lads that I looked up to’"

LEINSTER AND CONNACHT GAA have confirmed the fixture details for their minor and U20 finals over Christmas and the New Year, after the weekend’s semi-final action. The schedule will begin in Connacht with the minor football decider next Tuesday 29 December between Roscommon and Sligo. Throw-in is at 7.30pm for a game in the Connacht GAA Centre … Continue reading "Leinster and Connacht GAA announce details of inter-county finals over Christmas and New Year"

A DOZEN GAA legends will all feature on the new series of TG4′s GAA documentary ‘Laochra Gael’ in the early months of 2021. The line-up for the 19th series has been announced with six hour-long episodes starting in January and then another six to be broadcast in March after it has taken a break. The … Continue reading "Here are the 12 GAA legends that will feature in the new Laochra Gael series"

MARC Ó SÉ has expressed his disappointment that a role was not found to keep his former team-mate Kieran Donaghy involved in Kerry football. It was confirmed last week that Donaghy is joining Armagh’s coaching team for the 2021 season. Ó Sé spoke on The42′s GAA Weekly podcast about how he is happy to see … Continue reading "‘It’s just a mistake by Kerry’ – Marc disappointed to see Donaghy snapped up by Armagh"

STARTING WITH COUNTY matches in the 2021 season before club fixtures was ‘a no-brainer’ according to GAA chiefs. The GAA today officially unveiled their programme for next year after the plan was officially endorsed by Central Council on Friday. The football and hurling leagues are pencilled in for a start date of the weekend of … Continue reading "County before club ‘a no-brainer’ for 2021 season as GAA unveil fixture plans"

THE NUMBER OF 2020 county finals around the country that have yet to be played, has been described as ‘the one festering sore’ from this year by the GAA. The inter-county senior championships were wrapped up at the weekend but several counties are still waiting to complete their flagship senior competitions since the club action … Continue reading "‘It is the one festering sore’ – GAA still uncertain on playing remaining 2020 county finals"

THE GOVERNMENT HAS today announced new restrictions aimed at tackling the spread of Covid-19. Click Here: cronulla sharks jersey The restrictions – which come into effect on Christmas Eve and will be reviewed on 12 January – may not have a considerable impact on the sporting calendar that was already in place.  Non-contact training in … Continue reading "Professional and elite sport to continue under new Covid-19 restrictions"

THE END OF the line was reached in anti-climactic fashion. 14 seasons as a Wexford senior hurler and the last day out for Éanna Martin was spent watching the TV footage on a mid-November Saturday afternoon as Tony Kelly unleashed his magic for Clare. It had been a strange stop-start season. Injury struck last winter, … Continue reading "‘I had an absolute ball and loved being involved’ – retiring from Wexford after 14 senior seasons"