O’Shea and O’Connor play starring roles as Kerry see off Tyrone to keep six in-a-row on track

Kerry 1-12 Tyrone 0-09 Declan Rooney reports from O’Connor Park, Tullamore KERRY SURVIVED A severe Tyrone challenge to avoid their first defeat at the minor grade since 2013 as Emmet O’Shea’s goal 13 minutes from time wrapped up the win at O’Connor Park. Tyrone were excellent in the first-half and led 0-6 to 0-3 at … Continue reading "O’Shea and O’Connor play starring roles as Kerry see off Tyrone to keep six in-a-row on track"

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Galway outlast Wexford to book All-Ireland minor final date with Kilkenny

Galway 0-20 Wexford 0-11 Paul Keane reports from Croke Park Click Here: Essendon Bombers guernsey A RARE THREE-in-a-row of Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor hurling title successes remains within Galway’s grasp after securing their final place with a comprehensive semi-final win. Brian Hanley’s side opened the scoring in the first minute and led from there all … Continue reading "Galway outlast Wexford to book All-Ireland minor final date with Kilkenny"

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Kerry ladies set up All-Ireland quarter-final showdown with champions Dublin after victory over Westmeath

Kerry 1-12 Westmeath 1-10 Paul Brennan reports for Fitzgerald Stadium KERRY WILL FACE champions Dublin in the quarter-finals of the TG4 Ladies All-Ireland SFC after they qualified for the knockout stages of the competition after a tough and tense contest at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney. Both teams knew exactly what was required coming into this game … Continue reading "Kerry ladies set up All-Ireland quarter-final showdown with champions Dublin after victory over Westmeath"

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14-man Tipperary dig deep for brilliant All-Ireland semi-final win over Wexford

Tipperary 1-28 Wexford 3-20 TRAILING BY FIVE points on the scoreboard, reduced to 14 man after John McGrath received a red card and hit by the concession of a second goal that left Wexford flying high. That was the grave scenario facing Tipperary during the second half of a frantic clash in Croke Park this … Continue reading "14-man Tipperary dig deep for brilliant All-Ireland semi-final win over Wexford"

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Cork advance to All-Ireland U20 final as late surge sees off Tyrone in Tullamore

Cork 2-17 Tyrone 1-18 Declan Rooney reports from O’Connor Park, Tullamore CORK ARE INTO the Eirgrid All-Ireland U20 football final against Dublin next weekend after they overturned a seven-point second-half deficit to reach their first final since 2016. Mark Cronin hit the net for Cork early on, but another goal from substitute Jack Murphy closed … Continue reading "Cork advance to All-Ireland U20 final as late surge sees off Tyrone in Tullamore"

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Tipperary show their character, Wexford let big chance slip and the referee’s performance

1. Tipperary show their character FOR A TEAM whose character is often questioned, Tipperary showed their mettle in spades today. They suffered three disallowed goals, lost John McGrath to a red card after 44 minutes and fell five behind shortly after that, yet in the closing stages the Premier looked like the team with the … Continue reading "Tipperary show their character, Wexford let big chance slip and the referee’s performance"

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Liam Sheedy: ‘I sit here today a really proud man, I’m just thrilled for this group’

LIAM SHEEDY HAILED his Tipperary players for their stirring display in turning today’s All-Ireland hurling semi-final in their favour and booking a spot in next month’s decider. A five-point deficit during the second half morphed into a three-point victory by the final whistle as Sheedy felt his side produced superb character. “It’s a difficult place … Continue reading "Liam Sheedy: ‘I sit here today a really proud man, I’m just thrilled for this group’"

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Cork set up All-Ireland semi-final against Mayo after 12-point win over Monaghan

Cork 3-19 Monaghan 2-10 Declan Rooney reports from Tullamore CORK WILL PLAY Mayo in the Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor football semi-final as first half goals from Conor Corbett and Michael O’Neill helped them past Monaghan at O’Connor Park. Liam McDonald scored two second-half penalties for Monaghan, who threatened to stage a memorable comeback win, but … Continue reading "Cork set up All-Ireland semi-final against Mayo after 12-point win over Monaghan"

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Davy Fitz: ‘It hurts so badly. I absolutely adore that bunch’

IN THE SAME room where he sat with a look of blissful contentment after Wexford’s Leinster final success, Davy Fitzgerald almost broke down on a number of occasions as he picked his way through the wreckage of today’s two-point loss to Tipperary. Wexford boss Davy Fitzgerald. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO After moving five points in front … Continue reading "Davy Fitz: ‘It hurts so badly. I absolutely adore that bunch’"

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