SIX-TIME ALL-IRELAND winner Paul Flynn will not be a part of Dublin’s five-in-a-row bid after confirming his retirement from inter-county football.  The Fingallians forward, 32, missed a large part of the 2018 campaign following back surgery and has struggled to return to full fitness.  “While my heart says play on, unfortunately my body says it’s … Continue reading "Dublin’s Paul Flynn calls time on magnificent inter-county football career"

WHILE CORK’S MUNSTER SFC semi-final has been moved out of Páirc Uí Chaoimh with the Rod Stewart concert a factor in the venue change, it means that there’s now uncertainty around the ladies side’s provincial round-robin clash with Kerry. It was scheduled as the curtain raiser for the men’s meeting with with Tipperary or Limerick … Continue reading "Cork unfazed as Páirc wait continues with Fitzgerald’s focus firmly on league final"

GALWAY STAR JOE Canning says that he is looking at “the bigger picture” as he continues his recovery from a serious groin injury, which is expected to keep him sidelined for 14-16 weeks. Canning is keeping a positive mindset towards his recovery. Source: Brendan Moran/SPORTSFILE Canning underwent surgery four weeks ago after sustaining a heavy … Continue reading "‘If I set something for myself I might be disappointed if I get a setback’ – Canning on injury"

DUBLIN MANAGER JIM Gavin has paid tribute to star forward Paul Flynn after the six-time All-Ireland winner brought the curtain down on his inter-county career with the Boys in Blue on Wednesday. The four-time All-Star earlier today confirmed that he was hanging up his boots after struggling to return to full fitness after recent back … Continue reading "‘Paul’s collection of medals is a testament to the impact he has had’: Gavin pays tribute to retiring Dubs star Flynn"

ALL IRELAND WINNER Peter Crowley will play no part in Kerry’s Championship campaign after a cruciate knee ligament injury suffered on club duty has ruled him out for the season. Kerry defender, Peter Crowley. Source: James Crombie/INPHO The 28-year-old has been an ever-present in Kerry boss Peter Keane’s plans this year and featured in all … Continue reading "Peter Crowley out for Championship after suffering season-ending knee injury"

DARREN MULHEARNE WILL get to live his dream this summer as the 46-year-old is in line to make his debut between the sticks for Waterford’s senior football panel. Having received a call-up for the senior inter-county panel at 17, the father of three will now join the panel 29 years later to bolster Benji Whelan’s … Continue reading "‘A dream come true’: 46-year-old keeper in line to make Championship debut for Waterford"

A DREAM COME true is a cliché thrown about more often than not, but in this case it most definitely applies. From the west coast of Ireland to the west coast of Australia, Mayo sisters Niamh and Grace Kelly have officially signed for West Coast Eagles ahead of their inaugural season in the Australian Football … Continue reading "‘It’s something as a child you dream of. To do that alongside my sister in Australia is class’"

MAYO HAVE HANDED out three championship debutants for Sunday’s trip to face New York with James McCormack, Matthew Ruane and James Carr all set to start. Mayo footballer Matthew Ruane impressed during the league. Source: Bryan Keane/INPHO The trio will get heir first taste of senior championship experience in Gaelic Park (7.15pm Irish time) in … Continue reading "3 Mayo debutants and a pair of changes from league final win for Sunday’s game against New York"

JOE CANNING SAYS his nephew Jack is enjoying life as a rugby player in Australia. The rising Galway star, who produced a man of the match display in the 2017 All-Ireland MHC final, revealed last November that he would be linking up with the Northern Suburbs Rugby Club in Sydney at the start of this … Continue reading "‘He’s enjoying himself out there. He’s playing a bit of rugby and drinking a few pints’"

YOU COULD SAY that Sligo captain Jacqui Mulligan has pretty much done it all at this stage. Since making her senior inter-county debut almost two decades ago, the 37-year-old has enjoyed an extremely colourful sporting career. Gaelic football, rugby and soccer have been the main three. Club, county, province and country — with some time … Continue reading "From soccer Stateside to rugby for Ireland, Sligo’s globetrotting captain gunning for national glory"