THREE MORE LEADING ladies footballers are Australia-bound to chase coveted AFLW contracts, with Cork, Galway and Meath stars heading to a combine in Melbourne next month. Olivia Divilly, Saoirse Noonan and Vikki Wall. Source: Inpho. The42 understands that Rebels sharpshooter Saoirse Noonan, and Galway and Meath 2019 All-Ireland finalists Olivia Divilly and Vikki Wall will … Continue reading "Top Cork, Galway and Meath stars set to travel to AFLW combine in Melbourne"

IN THE MIDST of a dual fixture clash for the Thurles Sarsfields camogie and ladies football teams, Tipperary Ladies Football have stated that they are “always open to putting in place a structure to avoid clashes.” The statement from Tipperary LGFA Chairman Mr Lar Roche comes in response to one issued by Sarsfields, highlighting an … Continue reading "Tipperary LGFA need ‘more co-operation from our sisters in camogie’ amid latest dual debacle"

THE GAA’S CENTRAL Hearings Committee (CHC) have imposed hefty bans on Tyrone’s Gavin Devlin and Tipperary’s Eoin Brislane after incidents in separate U15 inter-county games during the summer.  Click Here: Rugby Shirts Devlin, of the Arboe O’Donovan Ross club, was hit with a 24-week suspension for “disruptive conduct by a supporter” during a game between … Continue reading "Lengthy bans handed out to Tyrone and Tipperary figures after underage games"

THE LINE-UP for the Dublin SFC quarter-finals will be revealed this weekend as the All-Ireland winners return to club action following their five-in-a-row success. Na Fianna’s Eoin Murchan and Jonny Cooper will face-off against James McCarthy and Dean Rock of Ballymun Kickhams. The final round of group games will be played on Friday and Saturday … Continue reading "All-Ireland winners set to face-off in glamour tie as Dublin SFC ramps up"

WEXFORD HAVE ANNOUNCED that Davy Fitzgerald has agreed to stay in charge of the senior hurling team for a further two years. Davy Fitzgerald celebrates their Leinster final victory. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO The Clare native had been mulling over his future following their All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Tipperary, but the county board have confirmed he’ll … Continue reading "Wexford announce reappointment of Davy Fitzgerald on two-year term"

CONTROVERSY REIGNED IN last night’s Antrim SFC semi-final replay when the county board chairman called a halt to the game during a free-kick shoot-out.  Lamh Dhearg’s clash against Portglenone finished level at 0-15 to 1-12 after extra-time, while the sides were deadlocked at 9-9 after taking 10 free-kicks apiece in the shoot-out.  As Lamh Dhearg forward … Continue reading "‘It was the right call morally’ – Why Antrim’s chairman halted semi-final replay shootout"

 NEW YORK OFFICIAL Larry McCarthy has entered the race to succeed John Horan as the next GAA president. Cork native has been nominated by New York, where he previously served as chairman, secretary and PRO.  In 2018, McCarthy was elected onto the GAA’s Management Committee, becoming the first official based outside Ireland or England to do … Continue reading "New York official becomes fourth candidate to enter race for GAA presidency"

DAVY FITZGERALD SAYS he was ready to step away as manager of the Wexford hurlers before receiving an important call and message which helped him change his mind. The Clare native, who guided Wexford to a Leinster SHC in 2019, told Midwest Sport this week that he was “torn” about his future with the team due to … Continue reading "‘I had 100% made up my mind to walk away’ from Wexford – Fitzgerald"

IF YOU MISSED out earlier this week, you’re in luck.  1,000 extra free tickets for Dublin’s homecoming event at Merrion Square on Sunday will be released at 12 noon tomorrow. Jim Gavin’s All-Ireland five-in-a-row champions and Mick Bohan’s three-in-a-row heroes will be celebrated in the capital on Sunday [gates open at 1.30pm], with 15,000 tickets … Continue reading "1,000 free tickets to be released for joint reception for Dublin’s All-Ireland champions"

Updated at 17.44 How many All-Star football nominations did Dublin receive? 12 13 14 15 Which of these Irish players wasn't involved in a Champions League clash this week? Katie McCabe Megan Campbell Click Here: sea eagles jerseys Tyler Toland Niamh Fahey Nigel Benn is set for a comeback fight. What age is he? 40 … Continue reading "Know Your Sport? Take our weekly quiz"