THE GAA HAVE announced that two Pairc Ui Chaoimh board directors will examine figures and clarify the cost relating to the stadium redevelopment. A joint statement released by GAA president John Horan and Cork chairperson Tracey Kennedy this evening states that Michael O’Flynn and Tom Gray have been asked by the board to take the actions. It … Continue reading "Pairc Ui Chaoimh directors to clarify cost of redevelopment, while work will take place on pitch"

WHAT WAS YOUR most memorable Irish sporting moment from the past year? In one annual survey, Johnny Sexton’s winning drop goal in the Six Nations clash against France in February has come out on top. Johnny Sexton kicks the winning drop goal in Paris. Source: James Crombie/INPHO The score received 31% of the vote in … Continue reading "Sexton’s last-gasp drop goal against France voted most memorable Irish sporting moment of 2018"

DUBLIN’S ATTEMPT TO complete the five-in-a-row will be one of the dominant themes of the 2019 Irish sporting year and a new documentary this Christmas will look back at the famous final when Kerry chased that accolade against Offaly in 1982. Players Of The Faithful will air on RTÉ One on Friday 28 December at … Continue reading "New documentary to look back at Offaly’s famous All-Ireland win that ended Kerry’s five-in-a-row dream"

DUBLIN’S ALL-IRELAND winning boss Jim Gavin is to stay at the helm of the county’s senior football side until the close of the 2021 championship season. The Dublin county board have announced today that Gavin has agreed to stay on for another three years. In May 2017 it had been announced that Gavin had committed … Continue reading "Staying On! Gavin to remain in charge of Dublin until end of 2021 championship"

THE PRESENCE OF Peter Canavan’s son on the bench and the return of a couple of highly talented forwards to the starting team mean that Mickey Harte’s opening Tyrone selection for the 2019 season carries plenty interest. Tyrone commence their Dr McKenna Cup campaign tomorrow night, travelling to Celtic Park for a Section C clash … Continue reading "Boost for Tyrone as attacking pair return to starting side and Canavan’s son named on the bench"