THE FIRST LEAGUE games of the second reigns in charge of Liam Sheedy and James Horan will commence the 2019 live GAA coverage on eir sport. TV cameras will be there for the league openers for Liam Sheedy and James Horan. Source: INPHO The broadcaster has today announced their planned schedule for this year’s Allianz … Continue reading "Thurles and Castlebar clashes to start 15-game GAA league coverage this spring on eir sport"

THE CORK LADIES are set to make history next month as they prepare for their first ever competitive outing in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the LGFA has announced. The 11-time All-Ireland champions are scheduled to play two Lidl National Football League Division 1 fixtures at the county’s main grounds this year, starting with a clash against Tipperary on … Continue reading "11-time All-Ireland champions Cork set for first ever competitive outing in Páirc Uí Chaoimh"

SENAN CONNELL BELIEVES more counties should take advantage of the parentage rule to restore the balance in the All-Ireland football championship. As the playing numbers in rural areas continue to decline and the population steadily rises in the capital, Connell says more sides should follow the example of Offaly and bring in players who have … Continue reading "‘Give them the chance to play inter-county football if they want it’"

DUBLIN STAR DEFENDER Niamh Collins has paid tribute to her now-retired Cork counterpart Bríd Stack, saying she’s been “the leader in that role for so, so many years.” Cork defender Bríd Stack has announced her retirement. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO 11-time All-Ireland senior champion Stack first confirmed her decision to bring her inter-county career to a … Continue reading "‘The leader in that role for so many years’ – Dublin star salutes Cork’s 11-time All-Ireland champion"

The victorious St Finbarr’s team after capturing the 2018 Cork SFC title. Source: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO THE DRAWS FOR the 2019 Cork senior county championships have taken place and a number of interesting ties are down for decision in the opening rounds. The reigning football champions St Finbarr’s have been paired with Clyda Rovers, while last year’s beaten … Continue reading "Here are the 2019 Cork senior football and hurling championship draws"

ON 11 SEPTEMBER last year, Kieran Donaghy brought his Kerry senior career to a close after 14 seasons of service. Just under four weeks later Kerry entrusted their managerial reins to a new boss as Peter Keane’s appointed was rubber-stamped. The timing of Donaghy’s departure was telling. The 35-year-old sought to announce his retirement before … Continue reading "‘Both of them eventualities weren’t something that appealed to me, I didn’t want to face either of them’"

IN THE WAKE of Dublin’s retention of the All-Ireland title last September, Lyndsey Davey voiced her doubts about she would be able to return to pitch in with the squad for another season. With three senior medals in the trophy cabinet, the temptation was there to depart. It was not an issue that was resolved … Continue reading "‘He is a very persuasive man and you obviously want to play for as long as you can’ – Dublin star returns"

KILKENNY’S STAR FORWARD is set to captain their senior hurling squad this season after TJ Reid was nominated last night for the position. Kilkenny still operate under the system whereby the senior club champions have the right to nominate the county captain for the following season. The success of Ballyhale Shamrocks last October handed them … Continue reading "Star forward Reid set to captain Kilkenny hurlers for 2019 season"

LOUTH FORWARD JIM McEneaney reckons his side have been given an added incentive ahead of their Division 3 opener against Longford on Sunday week, with news of their round two clash with Laois being fixed for Croke Park. Laois had been due to host the game at O’Moore Park, but have lost home advantage after … Continue reading "‘You could see the young lads perking up’: Laois v Louth league clash moved to Croke Park"

IT’S JUST OVER a decade since Kieran Donaghy and Tommy Walsh began working in tandem to wreak havoc on opposition defences as part of a Kerry attacking twin threat. They dovetailed successfully en route to Kerry’s 2008 All-Ireland final appearance before the following year Walsh cut loose and picked off 0-4 in a Sam Maguire … Continue reading "‘He definitely has a good few years to offer Kerry yet’ – Walsh’s return to the Kingdom cause"