BOTH THE KERRY and Donegal managers agreed that there are issues around team announcements in Gaelic football after yesterday’s Super 8s draw in Croke Park.  While the Kerry starting 15 was released to the public on Friday night, the Donegal team wasn’t made available until much closer to throw-in — but three late changes were … Continue reading "‘It is a ridiculous rule that needs to change – we should go with squad numbers’"

WHILE DONEGAL MANAGER Declan Bonner was reluctant to talk about injuries after his side’s thrilling Super 8s draw with Kerry yesterday, it was something that couldn’t be ignored. The back-to-back Ulster champions were dealt a hammer blow last week when star defender Eoghan Bán Gallagher suffered a broken ankle in training.  There was further worrying … Continue reading "Donegal boss optimistic about growing injury list as he targets returns for Mayo clash"

THE MOVING ROUND of the Super 8s in Croke Park over the weekend saw Donegal and Kerry play out a thrilling draw, while Mayo, Tyrone and Dublin all sealed wins.  Source: Inpho In what was a football-only weekend, Mattie Donnelly drove Tyrone to a superb second-half comeback win over Cork. Mickey Harte’s decision to move … Continue reading "Do you agree with the man-of-the-match winners from this weekend’s GAA action?"

WITH THE CROKE Park round of Super 8s fixtures done and dusted after double-headers on Saturday and Sunday, there were plenty of talking points afterwards. Just 36,530 watched on on Saturday evening as four in-a-row All-Ireland champions Dublin outclassed Roscommon, and Tyrone were three-point winners over Cork. Yesterday, an attendance of 48,723 was announced for … Continue reading "‘The neutral games in Croke Park aren’t working’ – Room for improvement in football Super 8s"

DUBLIN SEALED THEIR place in the All-Ireland semi-finals at the weekend with one game to spare, meaning Jim Gavin has the option of rotating his team for final Super 8s game against Tyrone. 12 months ago, a much-changed Dublin side ran out convincing winners against Roscommon in a game where Eoghan O’Gara grabbed 2-2, Paul … Continue reading "Pillar Caffrey concerned Dublin aren’t yet ‘battle-hardened’ after one-sided victories"

ALL-IRELAND SEMI-final spots are still up for grabs as we approach the final phase of the Super 8s competition.  Following two rounds of action, Dublin and Tyrone are the only teams across the two groups who have secured a safe passage to the final four of the football championship.  Click Here: carlow gaa jerseys Donegal, … Continue reading "Super 8s permutations: all you need to know as we head for the final phase"

WITH THE CLOCK on 75 minutes and Donegal a point down, their captain and leader Michael Murphy stepped up to take an all-important free-kick into the Canal End. Michael Murphy kicking the late free to level matters at the death. Source: James Crombie/INPHO Having kicked brilliantly from the ground already, he opted to take this … Continue reading "‘It would have been disappointing to come out with nothing – but we still have to win in Castlebar’"

FORMER TIPPERARY BOSS Michael Ryan says his county has a strong record of dealing with the style of hurling that Wexford play, saying ‘there’s nothing new there we haven’t seen before.’ Former Tipperary boss Michael Ryan. Source: Sam Barnes/SPORTSFILE The sides will square off in the All-Ireland semi-final on Sunday where Wexford are looking to … Continue reading "‘There’s nothing new there we haven’t seen before’ – Ex-Tipp boss ahead of Wexford semi-final"

WHEN RYAN MCHUGH first broke onto the Donegal panel, he was described locally as the stereotypical Kilcar footballer – small, skilful and intelligent. Ryan McHugh during his debut season in 2013. Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO Kilcar have a tradition of producing such players that goes back generations.  His father Martin, nicknamed An Fear Beag, was seen as … Continue reading "How the irrepressible Ryan McHugh torched the Kerry defence from deep"

Tipperary 3-15 Cork 2-17 Shane Brophy reports from Semple Stadium A JAKE MORRIS goal in the final minute of added time snatched victory for Tipperary in thrilling finale to the Munster U20 final at Semple Stadium Thurles this evening. Tipp were in the last chance saloon when the forward raced onto a loose ball to … Continue reading "Bowe and Morris star as Tipperary claim U20 Munster glory"