Source: Eoin Lúc Ó Ceallaigh “THERE’S A LOT of talk about that going around and has been since. But I saw nothing at stake for myself and nothing at stake for him. Everybody was talking about a gamble you were taking. I could see no gamble with a player like that. I mean, he’d walk … Continue reading "‘If you call Diarmuid Connolly a maverick, I’d take that maverick every day of the week’"

DIARMUID CONNOLLY WILL not make his highly-anticipated Dublin return this afternoon, with Jim Gavin naming an unchanged starting XV for his side’s Super 8s meeting with Roscommon [throw-in 7pm]. Following Dublin’s opening Super 8s win against Cork a week ago, manager Gavin confirmed that Connolly had returned to the fold and was training with the … Continue reading "No Connolly but Brogan makes bench as Gavin names Dublin team for Roscommon clash"

TYRONE BOSS MICKEY Harte has made one change to his team for this evening’s clash against Cork. Kieran McGeary comes in to replace Michael Cassidy on the half-back line, while All-Star nominee Tiernan McCann returns from injury to take his place on the bench.  The game against the Rebels throws-in at 5pm in Croke Park. Tyrone … Continue reading "McGeary comes in for Tyrone in Super 8s clash against Cork"

AS THINGS STAND, Donegal are tipped to be Dublin’s biggest threat to their five-in-a-row dreams. Donegal players celebrating their back-to-back Ulster SFC success. Source: James Crombie/INPHO They defended their Ulster crown with a clinical display against Cavan and have made a winning start to their Super 8s campaign. Meath had their pulses racing for most … Continue reading "McBrearty’s consistent class proves that Donegal are nowhere close to a one-man team"

1. Jimmy Neesham Click Here: Papua New Guinea Rugby Shop Kids, don’t take up sport. Take up baking or something. Die at 60 really fat and happy. — Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) July 15, 2019 2. Luke Fitzgerald Would love Eoin Morgan to start off his speech with, “Tá an athais orm, and corn seo a … Continue reading "Tiger Woods on sampling Guinness in Ireland and more Tweets of the week"

Mayo 2-17  Meath 0-14 AND SO, MAYO live to fight another day. Mayo’s Aidan O’Shea and Colm Boyle with Bryan McMahon of Meath. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO In typical fashion, James Horan’s men did it the hard way in what was effectively a knock-out Super 8s game against Meath at Croke Park. All was well and … Continue reading "Late onslaught sees Mayo record crucial Super 8s win over Meath and march on"

Galway 2-13 Westmeath 1-3 GALWAY SEALED THEIR place in the TG4 All-Ireland ladies senior football championship quarter-finals after Leanne Coen and Roisin Leonard goals eased them to victory against Westmeath at Cusack Park. Following last week’s win over Kerry and this triumph against the Midlanders, Galway are now guaranteed top spot in Group 3 with … Continue reading "Leonard hits 1-4 as Galway book place in All-Ireland quarter-finals"

Kerry 1-20 Donegal 1-20 END TO END football, a championship clash as tight as they come and no matter what, Kerry and Donegal couldn’t be separated in their thrilling Super 8s clash in Croke Park this afternoon. It looked like the Kingdom had just edged it when Paul Murphy finished off a brilliant team move … Continue reading "Kerry and Donegal share the spoils after grandstand finish in thrilling Super 8s battle"

Cork 2-10 Waterford 0-7 CORK HAD TO dig deep but inspired by Orla Cronin, they produced a trademark improved second-half showing to finally see off Waterford by 2-10 to 0-7 the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship. The finishing margin was flattering to the reigning champions but they showed all their experience and squad depth … Continue reading "Reigning champions Cork see off gutsy Déise as business end line-up confirmed"

– Emma Duffy reports from Croke Park RELIEF OR DISAPPOINTMENT was the question of the moment after Donegal and Kerry’s thrilling Super 8s battle in Croke Park today. And a bit of both was the answer from each camp. Declan Bonner and Peter Keane after the match. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO “It’s a mixture of both … Continue reading "Relief and disappointment for Kerry and Donegal after ‘epic battle’ which leaves final day showdown"