IN THE WAKE of Dublin’s three-point defeat to Monaghan on Sunday, Jim Gavin did little to suggest Diarmuid Connolly will be part of his plans for 2019. The St Vincent’s forward last appeared for the county as a substitute in the Division 1 clash against Mayo last February in Castlebar, and he spent the summer playing … Continue reading "Jim Gavin gives little away on Diarmuid Connolly situation"

TIPPERARY BOSS LIAM Sheedy has admitted that Tony Kelly’s sending off had a big say in the outcome of the Premier’s 2-16 to 1-11 win over Clare on Saturday night. Kelly was dismissed on straight red nine minutes after half-time for a robust challenge on Padraic Maher. At that stage, the Banner were five points … Continue reading "‘It was absolutely accidental’ – Sheedy admits Tony Kelly’s red card was harsh"

THE GALWAY LADIES Footballers have announced an exciting panel ahead of their attack at Division 1 of the Lidl Ladies National Football League. Dora Gorman and Mairead Coyne are both included. New manager Tim Rabbitt has named a 34-strong panel as the 2018 Connacht champions, and league and All-Ireland semi-finalists look to go further this … Continue reading "Rugby and soccer internationals on board as Galway name exciting league panel"

KERRY WILL BE without key defender Killian Young for the upcoming rounds of the Allianz Football Leagues, as he’s been sidelined with an ankle injury. Peter Keane was forced to look elsewhere ahead of the Kingdom’s opening win over 2018 All-Ireland finalists Tyrone in Killarney yesterday, after four-time All-Ireland champion Young announced the news on … Continue reading "‘I still have a strong and positive mindset’ – Kerry set for stint without experienced defender Young"

ST VINCENTS’ KEITH Ricken is in line to become the new Cork U20 football manager after being recommended for the position on Monday by the Executive of Cork County Board. The Cork Institute of Technology Sigerson Cup manager has been put forward to take over for the remainder of 2019. Ricken is currently a GAA … Continue reading "‘He will embrace the challenge with enthusiasm’: Ricken recommended as new Cork U20 boss"

MICHAEL RYAN IS back in management after being appointed as boss of Limerick champions Na Piarsaigh last night. Ryan led Tipperary to All-Ireland glory in 2016 and stepped down as manager of his native county last August.  The Limerick Leader reports that the Drombane-Upperchurch native will take charge of the 2016 All-Ireland club champions, who … Continue reading "Ex-Tipp boss Michael Ryan gets back into management with 2016 All-Ireland club champions"

Updated Jan 29th 2019, 3:23 PM THE WESTMEATH FOOTBALLERS have been boosted by the return of key defender Kevin Maguire, while forward Kieran Martin has been appointed as captain for the coming season. Westmeath GAA confirmed Maguire’s return to The42 after he stepped away from the panel last year to go travelling.  The Caulry clubman has been … Continue reading "Boost for Westmeath as key defender returns while experienced forward named captain"

PRESIDENT JOHN HORAN has again defended the GAA’s decision to increase ticket prices while addressing Seanad Éireann at the House of the Oireachtas this afternoon. The GAA raised the cost of tickets for the league games in the top two divisions of both hurling and football, in addition to the price of All-Ireland final tickets in … Continue reading "GAA President reveals crowds at league openers and season ticket numbers up despite price hikes"

Mary Immaculate College 1-22 Maynooth University 0-12 Páraic McMahon reports from Mary Immaculate College AS EXPECTED, TWO-time Fitzgibbon Cup champions, Mary Immaculate proved too strong for Maynooth and recorded a 13-point victory at home this afternoon. Although the weather changed from rain to snow at various stages, the Jamie Wall managed side always remained the … Continue reading "1-3 for Clare’s Guilfoyle as Mary I book Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final spot with win over Maynooth"

RETIRED KERRY STAR Darran O’Sullivan says All-Ireland finalists Tyrone lacked “a bit of balls” in their defeat to the Kingdom last weekend. Kerry opened their Allianz football league campaign with a four-point win over their Ulster rivals on Sunday to give manager Peter Keane a winning start to his time in charge. O’Sullivan believed that … Continue reading "Tyrone lacked ‘a bit of balls’ in league defeat to Kerry – O’Sullivan"