Impressive Limerick come from behind to see off Tipperary

Limerick 1-21 Tipperary 1-14 John Fallon reports from Gaelic Grounds LIMERICK MADE IT two wins in a row as they came from behind to defeat neighbours Tipperary at the Gaelic Grounds in front of a crowd of 8,559. The All-Ireland champions produced a solid display in the second-half to see off the Tipperary challenge for … Continue reading "Impressive Limerick come from behind to see off Tipperary"

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0-5 for Thompson and McGonagle nets as Donegal come from behind to beat Meath

Donegal 1-13 Meath 0-14 Alan Foley reports from Ballybofey DONEGAL TURNED THINGS on their head to take the points against Meath with a bulldozing last 11 minutes at MacCumhaill Park in tonight’s Division 2 league tie. The side managed by Declan Bonner might still be missing a host of more experienced players and the Gaoth … Continue reading "0-5 for Thompson and McGonagle nets as Donegal come from behind to beat Meath"

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From chasing basketball dream in New York to stunning debut against All-Ireland champions in Clones

WHEN STEPHEN O’HANLON jogged onto the Clones turf as a 43rd-minute substitute for his Monaghan debut last Sunday, an old basketball coach Joey Boylan sat up on his couch at home. Conor McManus celebrates after the game with Stephen O’Hanlon. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO “I was actually watching it and when I saw Stephen coming on, … Continue reading "From chasing basketball dream in New York to stunning debut against All-Ireland champions in Clones"

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Luke Kelly loves his football, Max Holloway visits Croke Park and more Tweets of the Week

1. Brother against brother Skill, Heart, and Respect: all learned in the garden! Brothers Michael Carey of UL & Sean Carey of UCD – sons of Kilkenny great DJ Carey – were up against each other in tonight’s Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup match at Belfield. 📸 @sportsfilesteve https://t.co/RfFk393T7h pic.twitter.com/4bMCkxqEJt — Sportsfile (@sportsfile) January 31, 2019 … Continue reading "Luke Kelly loves his football, Max Holloway visits Croke Park and more Tweets of the Week"

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‘Our priority would be to try and keep guys a bit fresher coming into the summer’

Kevin O’Brien report from Croke Park Click Here: England National Rugby Team Jersey WHEN KEVIN WALSH was asked about his aims for the league campaign after last night’s defeat to Dublin, his response said a lot. “I suppose it’s our second year in Division 1. We definitely haven’t as much (fitness work) done as we … Continue reading "‘Our priority would be to try and keep guys a bit fresher coming into the summer’"

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Kildare finish with 13 men but Feely goal proves crucial in victory over Cork

Kildare 1-10 Cork 0-10 Fintan O’Toole reports from Páirc Uí Chaoimh BY THE FINAL whistle Kildare were playing out with 13 men and Cork would close out with 14 but amidst the cards being brandished, it was the away team who would round out this Division 2 league encounter on a successful note. Kildare’s Keith … Continue reading "Kildare finish with 13 men but Feely goal proves crucial in victory over Cork"

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Late Kavanagh free hands Carlow impressive draw with All-Ireland finalists Galway

Carlow 0-20 Galway 0-20 Conor McKenna reports from Dr Cullen Park CARLOW AND GALWAY could not be separated after what was a fantastic game of hurling played out in Dr. Cullen Park. Carlow were magnificent throughout and were full value for the draw which will be remembered for a long, long time in GAA circles. … Continue reading "Late Kavanagh free hands Carlow impressive draw with All-Ireland finalists Galway"

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The longest serving inter-county footballer confirms retirement after 19 seasons

AFTER 19 CONSECUTIVE seasons lining out for Fermanagh, Ryan McCluskey has announced his retirement from inter-county football. The 37-year-old was the longest serving inter-county footballer having first joined the Fermanagh panel in 2000, making his National League debut later that year. The Enniskillen Gaels full-back confirmed that he was hanging up his boots on Monday after a season … Continue reading "The longest serving inter-county footballer confirms retirement after 19 seasons"

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Do you agree with the man-of-the-match winners from the weekend’s football and hurling action?

THE FINAL ROUND of the Super 8s took place at the weekend as did the All-Ireland hurling semi-final replay between Galway and Clare. There were some standout performances across the board as Galway advanced to the hurling decider, while Dublin, Monaghan, Kerry and Tyrone enjoyed victories in football. Joe Canning took the top honour following … Continue reading "Do you agree with the man-of-the-match winners from the weekend’s football and hurling action?"

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Analysis: Tyrone’s incredible tackling, Harte’s bench power play and why they conceded the kick-outs

THIS WAS DEFINITELY a game of two halves. With what started as a very cagey and nervous affair, ended in a dominant Tyrone second-half performance where they scored 2-11 to ensure their passage to the All Ireland semi-finals and a rematch with Monaghan. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Tyrone’s intensity and fitness One area that Tyrone have … Continue reading "Analysis: Tyrone’s incredible tackling, Harte’s bench power play and why they conceded the kick-outs"

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