Cork defender Clancy calls time on inter-county football career

CORK FOOTBALLER TOMÁS Clancy has called time on his inter-county career. The 30-year-old defender steps away after an injury-ravaged 2020, having made his senior breakthrough in 2013. Fermoy man Clancy missed the 2020 championship — in which Cork recorded a famous win over Kerry before falling short in the Munster final — after damaging his … Continue reading "Cork defender Clancy calls time on inter-county football career"

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14 of the best pictures from A Season of Sundays 2020

24 YEARS ON and while the latest edition was naturally delayed, the key photographic collection of the latest GAA season has been released. A dejected Noel McGrath after defeat in the Tipperary county senior football final Source: Ray McManus/SPORTSFILE Kathryn Browne working as the HSE used Croke Park as a drive-in venue for Covid-19 testing. … Continue reading "14 of the best pictures from A Season of Sundays 2020"

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Carlow hurlers add Kilkenny All-Ireland winner to management team

CARLOW HAVE CONFIRMED that Tom Mullally’s backroom team will include his brother, former Kilkenny hurler and All-Ireland winner Paddy Mullally. Tom Mullally was recently appointed manager of the Carlow senior hurlers, with his new backroom team confirmed this morning. Paddy Mullally, who started in midfield for Kilkenny’s 2003 All-Ireland final win over Cork, will join … Continue reading "Carlow hurlers add Kilkenny All-Ireland winner to management team"

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‘I’ve always had a curiosity for the tactical side of things’ – Limerick hurling coach Kinnerk

ONE OF THE MOST highly-rated coaches on the inter-county circuit joins Shane Keegan on the latest instalment of How To Win At Dominoes. Paul Kinnerk, who helped mastermind Limerick’s 2018 and 2020 All-Ireland victories and was on the sideline for Clare’s Liam MacCarthy triumph in 2013, is the guest for the fourth episode of the second … Continue reading "‘I’ve always had a curiosity for the tactical side of things’ – Limerick hurling coach Kinnerk"

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Tipp underage managerial appointments for James Woodlock and Paddy Christie

James Woodlock guided Drom-Inch to a Tipperary SHC semi-final in 2020. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO TIPPERARY GAA HAVE this evening announced new managers for two of the Premier County’s underage teams. Former Tipp senior star James Woodlock has been appointed boss of the minor hurlers on a three-year term, with ex-Dublin full-back Paddy Christie taking charge … Continue reading "Tipp underage managerial appointments for James Woodlock and Paddy Christie"

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Trips away, loyalty and setbacks: An inside look at the careers of 6 retiring Mayo greats

LIKE THE REST of us, inter-county players are creatures of habit. Often times a new member of a squad will arrive into the dressing room for the first time, plonk himself down in a seat and remain in that spot for the remainder of his days on the panel. The same applies on the team … Continue reading "Trips away, loyalty and setbacks: An inside look at the careers of 6 retiring Mayo greats"

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‘The people who said ‘you saved my daughter, my son.’ Those messages are why I’ve done it’

LESS THAN A week after its original publication, Shane Carthy’s book ‘Dark Blue’ has already been declared for reprint. Shane Carthy in action for the Dublin U21s in 2015. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Written from the first-person perspective with an engaging writing style, Carthy began this writing project some 18 months ago, reliving the days of … Continue reading "‘The people who said ‘you saved my daughter, my son.’ Those messages are why I’ve done it’"

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The Olympic hero involved in the US Capitol siege and more of the week’s best sportswriting

Timo Werner of Chelsea is fouled by Tottenham’s Eric Dier. Source: PA Timo Werner made a fine run out to that side, and then simply allowed Eric Dier to thrash around on the grass in front of him. For what felt like an eternity Dier waggled his legs in the air, like an upturned beetle … Continue reading "The Olympic hero involved in the US Capitol siege and more of the week’s best sportswriting"

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Here’s what is coming up for members of The42 this week

THE LEVEL 5 life is still in full swing these days but here at The42, we’ve got plenty of sports content to keep you occupied. Your continued support of our work is greatly appreciated and we hope you’ve been able to find some respite on our website during these difficult times. All of our stories are still … Continue reading "Here’s what is coming up for members of The42 this week"

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Down boss has suspension reduced to 8 weeks for training guideline breach

DOWN MANAGER PADDY Tally has had his ban reduced from 12 to eight weeks following a meeting of the Central Hearings Committee last night. The suspension relates to a breach of the GAA’s training guidelines with the infraction of ‘misconduct considered to have discredited the association’ seeing Tally initially handed a proposed 12-week suspension. The … Continue reading "Down boss has suspension reduced to 8 weeks for training guideline breach"

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