PETER KEANE HAS named the Kerry side that will take on Cavan in the second round of the Allianz League on Sunday at Kingspan Breffni Park [throw-in, 2pm]. Keane has elected to make just one change which prevailed in their opening round against Tyrone, as Killan Spillane comes into the Kerry attack. Spillane — who … Continue reading "Pat Spillane’s nephew named in Kerry side seeking another league win against Cavan"

ALAN CADOGAN WILL make his first competitive appearance for Cork since last March when the Rebels take on Wexford this weekend. The Douglas man, who didn’t play any championship hurling last year due to a knee injury, has been named at corner-forward for Sunday’s Allianz Hurling League Division 1A game at Páirc Uí Chaoimh (3pm). … Continue reading "Alan Cadogan makes Cork return for Sunday’s clash with Wexford"

BRIAN CODY HAS made two changes for Kilkenny’s second-round tie against Clare in the Allianz hurling league on Sunday [Ennis, throw-in 2pm]. Richie Leahy and Martin Keoghan have both been named to come into the Kilkenny attack, after the Cats got their league defence off to a winning start against Cork last weekend. Leahy, who … Continue reading "Cody makes two changes for Clare clash as Kilkenny look to continue league defence"

STAR DEFENDER JAMES Barry has been named to start for the Tipperary hurlers in their league meeting with All-Ireland champions Limerick on Saturday evening [Gaelic Grounds, throw-in 7pm]. Barry takes up the full-back position in an otherwise unchanged team that scored an impressive victory over Clare in their opening Division 1A fixture. Captain Seamus Callanan … Continue reading "Star Tipp defender gets the nod for league showdown with All-Ireland champions Limerick"

JAMES HORAN HAS named three changes in the Mayo side that will take on All-Ireland finalists Tyrone this Sunday in Division 1 of the Allianz football league [Healy Park, 2.30pm] Ballina Stephenites forward Ciaran Treacy has been handed a league debut to start at half-forward while James McCormack and Fionn McDonagh have also been drafted into the side. … Continue reading "Horan hands out league debut among three changes in Mayo side to face All-Ireland finalists"

A NEW DAWN, a new day. 2018 is in the past, 2019 is a new year. A blank canvas, a fresh slate, an empty cabinet. Dublin star Sinéad Goldrick. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO “You haven’t won anything, you haven’t earned anything and that’s the mindset that we have,” Sinéad Goldrick tells The42, excitement shining through her … Continue reading "‘You do doubt yourself… but when you sign up, you know there’s going to be highs and lows’"

THE LADIES FOOTBALL season commences this weekend and reigning champions Dublin will begin their league title defence with a major target on their back. Click Here: Gremio soccer tracksuit Mick Bohan’s charges may have only won a first Division 1 title for the county last year, but they have quickly developed into a dominant force … Continue reading "Chasing the champions – four big contenders for Dublin’s crown in 2019"

CLARE HAVE RANG the changes for tomorrow’s Division 1A hurling league encounter at home to Kilkenny. Click Here: football tracksuits After last weekend’s opening round defeat to Tipperary, joint managers Gerry O’Connor and Donal Moloney have made six changes. Rory Hayes replaces Jason McCarthy at corner-back, David Fitzgerald is in for Aidan McCarthy at wing-back, … Continue reading "6 changes to Clare side for tomorrow’s league tie against Kilkenny"

IT WILL BE an all-Kerry clash once again in the Corn Uí Mhuiri final this year in Munster after PS Chorca Dhuibhne and St Brendan’s won their respective semi-final ties this afternoon. Dingle-based outfit PS Chorca Dhuibhne saw off Rochestown College 0-13 to 2-6 in Fitzgerald Stadium while St Brendan’s Killarney ran out victors by … Continue reading "Dingle and Killarney sides set up Kerry clash in Munster Corn Uí Mhuirí final"

Galway 1-8 Cork 0-5 GALWAY GOT THEIR Lidl NFL Division 1 campaign off to a winning start as four points from captain Tracey Leonard points helped them to get the better of Cork in Mallow today. The visitors were deserving winners as they played the far better football over the hour and showed they are … Continue reading "Captain Leonard points the way as Galway defeat All-Ireland finalists Cork"