JACK MCCAFFREY’S GOAL in the first half of the All-Ireland final had a bang of familiarity about it. With 18 minutes on the clock, Kerry were leading Dublin by one point while also missing a penalty that would have stretched their advantage.  But just as they were getting their tactics on point, Dublin pounced. A … Continue reading "It wasn’t a perfect game but the All-Ireland final was something football fans badly needed"

GAA ANALYST CIARAN Whelan has reversed his position on the dismissal of Dublin defender Jonny Cooper in the drawn All-Ireland final against Kerry. The star defender was sent off just before half-time in the decider after receiving two yellow cards for fouls on Kerry’s David Clifford. Referee David Gough’s decision was a topic of debate … Continue reading "‘It’s hard to argue with Gough’s decision’ – Whelan rows back from criticism on Cooper dismissal"

Jack McCaffrey surges past Gavin White. Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO IT COULD BE argued that Peter Keane got every decision right on Sunday apart from his failure to put a dedicated man-marker on Jack McCaffrey from the start.  A muted display in the semi-final against Mayo may have worked in McCaffrey’s favour and convinced Keane that … Continue reading "Scored 1-3 and forced 8 turnovers – inside Jack McCaffrey’s All-Ireland final tour de force"

ALL-IRELAND WINNING boss John Kiely has been handed a new two-year term in charge of the Limerick hurlers, while Andy McEntee is also staying on as manager of the Meath footballers. Kiely, who guided Limerick to All-Ireland glory in 2018, was reappointed at a specially organised County Board meeting on Monday with the option of … Continue reading "Limerick reappoint All-Ireland winning boss Kiely while Meath manager also staying on"

SEAMUS ‘BANTY’ MCENANEY has returned for a second stint as Monaghan manager after his appointment was ratified at a County Committee meeting on Monday. McEnaney previously held the position between 2004 and 2010 and is back at the helm following the departure of Malachy O’Rourke during the summer. The former Meath and Wexford boss will … Continue reading "Banty returns for second stint as Monaghan manager"

GALWAY FOOTBALL MANAGER Kevin Walsh stepped down from his position after five years in charge. Galway GAA have confirmed the news to Galway Bay FM, saying that Walsh announced his decision to Football Committee Chairman Kevin Clancy earlier on Tuesday. A statement has also been provided to the radio station. “It was both an honour and a … Continue reading "Galway football manager Kevin Walsh steps down after five years in charge"

MUCH OF THE focus over the next fortnight will surround the All-Ireland final replay between Dublin and Kerry, but behind the scenes counties around the country are quietly getting their houses in order for 2020. Michael Fennelly, Paul Galvin and Ryan McMenamin. We may not technically be in the inter-county off-season yet but outside of … Continue reading "Galvin, Ricey, Fennelly – fascinating managerial moves as 2020 season takes shape already"

THERE WERE HEARTWARMING scenes when Tipperary captain Séamus Callanan returned to his old secondary school with the Liam MacCarthy Cup. The All-Ireland winning skipper was visiting St Joseph’s College Borrisoleigh alongside teammates Brendan Maher and Dan McCormack, who is also a staff member at the school. During their stay, the school surprised Callanan with a … Continue reading "Heartwarming scenes as Tipp’s Callanan reunited with Liam MacCarthy cabinet he made in school"

ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS Galway have six representatives on the Minor Hurling Team of the Year after completing a three-in-a-row at this grade in 2019. Finalists Kilkenny have three players in the line-up as do Limerick while two players from Clare and one from Wexford have also been included. The defence features three Galway players with Christy Brennan, Eoin … Continue reading "6 of Galway’s All-Ireland winners feature in Minor Hurling Team of the Year"

RENOWNED KILKENNY HURLING mentor Brother Damien Brennan has passed away following a long battle with serious illness. The 59-year-old Laois native was the manager of the Kilkenny minors who won an All-Ireland title in 2004, and also coached several college teams throughout his career. He was also a physio and a respected school principal at … Continue reading "Renowned Kilkenny hurling mentor and manager Br Damien Brennan dies following illness"