‘Hurling is unbelievable and we can make camogie like that as well’

CORK STAR FORWARD Amy O’Connor is keen to promote camogie in a more positive light amid all the negativity around archaic rules and the likes.  The four-time All-Ireland winner didn’t hold back in an interview with The42 in January saying that the game has become “boring to play” and “boring to watch”. While she echoed … Continue reading "‘Hurling is unbelievable and we can make camogie like that as well’"

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Dublin and Cork unchanged as Donegal-Mayo clash takes centre stage

Click:forged wheels supplier BOTH DUBLIN AND Cork have named unchanged teams for this weekend’s All-Ireland ladies football championship action, as Donegal’s do-or-die clash with Mayo headlines the round three games. Mayo currently hold the advantage in Group 4 and Donegal are also bidding to reach the quarter-finals, but know they must win by more than … Continue reading "Dublin and Cork unchanged as Donegal-Mayo clash takes centre stage"

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Heffernan and Breen drafted into Tipp line-up for All-Ireland semi-final

LIAM SHEEDY HAS unveiled the Tipperary starting line-up and substitutes for their All-Ireland semi-final against Wexford. A place in this year’s decider will be at stake when the teams meet at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon (3.30m). Sheedy has made two changes in personnel from the side that started the quarter-final win against Laois. Barry … Continue reading "Heffernan and Breen drafted into Tipp line-up for All-Ireland semi-final"

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Champions Dublin book All-Ireland quarter-final spot with 25 point win at Parnell Park

Dublin 3-20 Monaghan 0-4 Dan Bannon reports from Parnell Park REIGNING CHAMPIONS DUBLIN safely made their way through to the TG4 All-Ireland quarter-finals by comprehensively beating Monaghan to top Group 2 after a one-sided affair at Parnell Park. The ease of their navigation from the group will both delight and worry Dublin manager Mick Bohan … Continue reading "Champions Dublin book All-Ireland quarter-final spot with 25 point win at Parnell Park"

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Mayo through to All-Ireland quarter-finals thanks to full-forward line’s 1-20 haul

Sarah Rowe of Mayo kicks a point despite the attention of Donegal’s Niamh Carr. Source: Ben McShane/Sportsfile Mayo 1-22 Donegal 3-12 Daire Walsh reports from O’Connor Park THE MAGNIFICENT FULL-FORWARD line of Grace Kelly, Rachel Kearns and Sarah Rowe came up trumps for Mayo at O’Connor Park in Tullamore as they claimed top spot in … Continue reading "Mayo through to All-Ireland quarter-finals thanks to full-forward line’s 1-20 haul"

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Mayo hit five goals to defeat Dublin in All-Ireland minor quarter-final thriller

Mayo 5-12 Dublin 2-19 Daragh Small reports from Longford  LUKE JENNINGS PULLED off a stunning point-blank save to deny Fionn Murray as Mayo advanced to the Electric Ireland All-Ireland MFC semi-finals with a thrilling victory over Dublin at Pearse Park in Longford today. The Connacht champions scored goals through Ethan Henry, Ciarán Mylett, Ruairí Keane, … Continue reading "Mayo hit five goals to defeat Dublin in All-Ireland minor quarter-final thriller"

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Drennan and Clifford hit 1-14 as Kilkenny advance to their 44th All-Ireland minor final

Kilkenny 2-24 Limerick 0-18 KILKENNY ARE INTO the All-Ireland minor hurling final for the 44th time in their history following a 12-point win over Munster champions Limerick.  The Cats had lost two of their previous three games heading into this clash – to Wexford in the Leinster final and against Galway in the All-Ireland quarter-final … Continue reading "Drennan and Clifford hit 1-14 as Kilkenny advance to their 44th All-Ireland minor final"

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‘It’s either in a fella or it’s not’ – Cody on what makes his team special

KILKENNY ARE BACK in the All-Ireland final for the 63rd time in their history. Brian Cody celebrates at the final whistle. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO It’s a remarkable achievement considering how far down the pecking order they began the summer. They weren’t considered among the main contenders for the big prize, partly down to the injuries … Continue reading "‘It’s either in a fella or it’s not’ – Cody on what makes his team special"

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