Cork blow away defending champions Kerry to claim Munster U20 title

Cork 3-16 Kerry 0-12 Ger McCarthy reports from Páirc Uí Rinn CATHAL O’MAHONY SCORED 1-5 as Cork overwhelmed Kerry in the EirGrid Munster U20 football championship final at Páirc Uí Rinn this evening. The defending champions were blown away by a powerful Cork performance highlighted by Cathal O’Mahony, Damien Gore, Mark Cronin and Blake Murphy’s … Continue reading "Cork blow away defending champions Kerry to claim Munster U20 title"

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‘He snapped his ankle in training. It’s a massive blow, he would relish Croke Park’

13 MONTHS AFTER Paddy McBrearty’s torn cruciate derailed their 2018 All-Ireland bid, Donegal latest pursuit of the Sam Maguire has been rocked with the news that Eoghan Ban Gallagher suffered a broken ankle in training on Wednesday night.  Donegal defender Eoghan Ban Gallagher. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO The flying wing-back was in the running for an … Continue reading "‘He snapped his ankle in training. It’s a massive blow, he would relish Croke Park’"

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Donaghy: ‘If you want to win an All-Ireland, you’ve got to be winning all the Super 8s games’

IF KERRY ARE going to deny Dublin the five-in-a-row next month, Kieran Donaghy feels they must come out of the Super 8s group with three wins from three under their belt. Coming off the back of the 10-point beating they handed out to Mayo, Peter Keane’s side will face an altogether different challenge in Donegal, … Continue reading "Donaghy: ‘If you want to win an All-Ireland, you’ve got to be winning all the Super 8s games’"

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Cunningham makes just one change as Roscommon gear up for Dubs clash at HQ

ANTHONY CUNNINGHAM HAS made just one change to his Roscommon team to face All-Ireland champions Dublin in the second round of the Super 8s at Croke Park on Saturday (7pm). Brian Stack replaces Hubert Darcy at wing forward in a move that Cunningham made over 10 minutes before half-time in the Rossies’ defeat to Tyrone … Continue reading "Cunningham makes just one change as Roscommon gear up for Dubs clash at HQ"

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Camogie association ‘continue to liaise’ with Waterford after damning statement on fixture notice

THE CAMOGIE ASSOCIATION say they are “continuing to liaise” with Waterford, after a damning statement was released in relation to notice of a major fixture this weekend. The Déise are facing Cork this Sunday at Walsh Park in the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Camogie Championship [throw-in, 5.30pm]. This is to accommodate Cork dual players who are involved … Continue reading "Camogie association ‘continue to liaise’ with Waterford after damning statement on fixture notice"

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Two changes to Kerry side for Donegal Super 8s showdown in Croke Park

KERRY MANAGER PETER Keane has made two changes to his side to face Donegal in their Super 8s showdown at Croke Park on Sunday [throw-in 4pm]. The Kingdom laid down a serious marker of intent in their Super 8s opener against Mayo last weekend, coming out on top on a scoreline of 1-22 to 0-15 … Continue reading "Two changes to Kerry side for Donegal Super 8s showdown in Croke Park"

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Archer’s 3-8 steers Dublin young guns to first-ever Leinster U20 crown against Laois

Dublin 4-18 Laois 0-17 Conor McKenna reports from O’Connor Park, Tullamore DUBLIN’S U20 FOOTBALLERS were crowned Leinster champions for the first time in their history, after a 13-point victory over Laois in what were wet conditions for football in O’Connor Park, Tullamore. Ciaran Archer was magnificent for the victors scoring 3-8 over the course of … Continue reading "Archer’s 3-8 steers Dublin young guns to first-ever Leinster U20 crown against Laois"

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Success stories, life lessons, turbulent times and silver linings: Wexford’s dual diamond

AT ONE STAGE earlier this year, Wexford dual star Chloe Foxe was lining out for six different teams; playing both camogie and football for club, county and for college. Wexford camogie star Chloe Foxe. Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO Often under the spotlight for fixture clashes and other negative circumstances beyond their control, the insane talent and … Continue reading "Success stories, life lessons, turbulent times and silver linings: Wexford’s dual diamond"

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McEntee shows hand for Meath’s Super 8s showdown with Mayo

MEATH ARE UNCHANGED once again ahead of tomorrow’s Super 8s showdown with Mayo at Croke Park. Andy McEntee’s side are bidding to secure their first points in Group 2 following their 2-19 to 1-13 loss to Donegal in Ballybofey last weekend. The Royals face a Mayo side who are also winless after they fell to … Continue reading "McEntee shows hand for Meath’s Super 8s showdown with Mayo"

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