Eoin Larkin and Paddy Stapleton were amongst those who retired in 2016. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO 2016 SAW SOME big names hang up their inter-county hurley for good. Time to pay tribute to the retiring stars from the last 12 months. 1. Brian Carroll (Offaly – Coolderry) After 14 seasons, the Offaly hurling stalwart retired in … Continue reading "Farewell – 13 hurling stars who called it a day in 2016"

Tipperary players celebrating their All-Ireland final win. Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO IT WAS A brilliant year for Tipperary as they were crowned All-Ireland senior champions. Click Here: laois gaa jerseys But what else do you remember from the 2016 hurling year? Take our quiz to find out. **************** Who won the Walsh Cup in Croke Park … Continue reading "Quiz: How well do you remember the 2016 hurling year?"

IT WOULDN’T BE the GAA if a season didn’t pass by without controversy. This year saw its fair share, with the black card, verbal jousts and scoring messes adding to the seasonal intrigue. Here, in no particular order, we focus on the 12 big GAA controversies from the 2016 campaign. *** Christy Ring Cup scoring … Continue reading "Brewing up a storm – the 12 big GAA controversies of 2016"

IT WAS A Monday evening, 13 April 2015, when Tom McGrath arrived home from work. Click Here: nrl rugby league jerseys Walking through his front door, he was stuck with an immediate sense that something was wrong, very wrong. Worry hung in the air. Tom recalls a feeling that “something had to be told” and … Continue reading "Tipp All-Ireland wins and club football glory – Loughmore-Castleiney’s emotional 2016 voyage"

LOOKING BACK ON 2016 makes you realise that it was a sporting year that wasn’t short of incredible teams; both the old reliables that do the business year in year out, but also teams that caused major shocks and upsets. We took a look through some of the teams that really caught our eye this … Continue reading "Iceland, Fiji and Dundalk: 12 months of standout teams"

Where were Kenmare Shamrocks crowned intermediate champions this year? INPHO Galway Cork Kerry Clare What county are Killyclogher from? INPHO Tyrone Down Armagh Monaghan Where were Carbery Rangers celebrating this year? INPHO Waterford Wexford Tipperary Cork Name the county that Aughawillan are from? @AughawillanGAA Leitrim Sligo Mayo Longford Any idea what county senior final that … Continue reading "Quiz: What county are these 2016 club football championship winners from?"

AFTER 11 ALL-IRELAND senior wins, that Croke Park final whistle still sparks an emotional response. There’s no tedium for the Cork ladies footballers in their relentless stockpiling of national triumphs. For the longer-serving members of the team, their latest success last September held a great significance. “Every year is definitely getting that bit more special,” … Continue reading "‘I definitely found myself getting a bit upset because this could be the last time you’re in Croke Park’"

1. A third All-Ireland senior camogie title in four years for Cork’s Milford in March. Source: Donall Farmer/INPHO 2. All eyes on the ball during the National camogie league final between Kilkenny and Galway. Source: Donall Farmer/INPHO 3. A celebratory cartwheel by Briege Corkery after Cork pick up another ladies football league crown. Source: Donall … Continue reading "Smiles and tears – 19 pictures that capture camogie and ladies football in 2016"

Michael Murphy in action for Donegal. Source: Presseye/Donna McBride/INPHO DONEGAL FOOTBALLER MICHAEL Murphy is reported to be one of the Irish participants to feature in the 2017 edition of The Toughest Trade documentary, according to a report. Since its inception, The Toughest Trade has allowed Irish sport stars to sample other sports as part of … Continue reading "Michael Murphy and Shane Williams rumoured to be on board for Toughest Trade 2017"

What county are St Rynagh's from? INPHO Westmeath Roscommon Laois Offaly Any clue where county champions Ahascragh-Fohenagh are from? @AhasFohGAA Galway Mayo Clare Tipperary It was a year of county and provincial hurling glory for Mayfield. But where are they from? @MayfieldGAA Dublin Cork Waterford Kildare Name the county that O'Loughlin Gaels are located in? … Continue reading "Quiz: What county are these 2016 club hurling championship winners from?"