THE LAST TIME nine All-Star awards were being handed out to one county in the wake of a hurling season was 2008. That was the year that Kilkenny’s golden generation turned in their most complete display, blowing away Waterford with an awesome showing on the biggest day in the hurling calendar. It replicated the feat … Continue reading "The latest reminder of Limerick’s dominance as hurling Allstars round off 2020 campaign"

ANOTHER WEEK OF Level 5 lockdown ahead, but at least it’s another one packed with quality content for members of The42. Thankfully, sport is keeping us occupied through these difficult times and there’s plenty more where that came from here. Over the past few months, members have had access to host of exclusive podcasts, newsletters, … Continue reading "Here’s what’s coming up this week for members of The42"

THE DAY BEFORE he was named Hurler of the Year, Gearoid Hegarty and his Limerick team-mates formed a guard of honour for their late physio Mark van Drumpt, who died after a long battle with cancer. “I got much more emotional than I thought I would,” admits Hegarty. “It just shows you how much he … Continue reading "‘He was an incredible man’ – Hegarty dedicates Hurler of the Year award to late Limerick physio"

AMID THE FLURRY of WhatsApp and Twitter messages Brian Fenton received on Saturday night, one stood out from the rest. It arrived from Kerry legend Jack O’Shea, whose astonishing list of achievements in the game are being hunted down by the 27-year-old Dublin star. O’Shea won Texaco Footballer of the Year four times, six All-Stars … Continue reading "‘I was sort of in shock’ – Brian Fenton on congratulatory text from Jack O’Shea"

CORK CAMOGIE STAR Gemma O’Connor has announced her retirement from the inter-county game. Gemma O’Connor in action in the 2018 All-Ireland senior final. Source: Bryan Keane/INPHO Click Here: sea eagles jerseys O’Connor is one of the most successful players in the sport having collected nine All-Ireland senior medals and has a record 11 All-Star awards. … Continue reading "Cork star O’Connor retires after 9 All-Ireland senior wins and 11 All-Star awards"

THE GAA 2021 season is set to start in May at the earliest with inter-county GAA only permitted under Level 4 restrictions after Government’s revised ‘Living With Covid-19′ plan was issued today. Taoiseach Micheál Martin revealed that Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions will be extended in Ireland until 5 April, a decision which means inter-county training … Continue reading "Inter-county GAA to resume at Level 4 with May start at earliest for 2021 season"

EACH YEAR SINCE 2018, Dublin forward Lyndsey Davey has contemplated retirement from inter-county duty.  She linked up with the squad as a 14-year-old in 2004, played in her debut All-Ireland final at 15 and won her first All-Star when she was just 16. At 31, she has spent well over half her life as a … Continue reading "Retirement decision still lingering for Dublin star but AFLW move off the cards…for now"

THE GAA HAVE confirmed that no on-field activity will be permitted, including at inter-county level, until Easter after the publishing of yesterday’s latest Government Covid-19 plan. The association have stated that it ‘remains impossible to plan a revised Master Fixtures calendar for 2021′ and insist no decision has been made on what competitions will or … Continue reading "No GAA ‘on-field activity’ until Easter at earliest and ‘impossible’ now to plan revised 2021 fixtures calendar"

AFTER LAST WEEKEND’S GAA All-Stars, the focus now switches to ladies football. Sinéad Goldrick, Aimee Mackin and Carla Rowe are in the running for the senior Players’ Player of the Year award. Source: Inpho. The top stars from the 2020 TG4 All-Ireland championships will be honoured on a special TV programme this evening. ‘Peil na mBan – … Continue reading "Deadly Dublin duo or Armagh ace? The stars in the running for Player of the Year tonight"

TIPPERARY’S ORLA O’Dwyer nabbed a goal for Brisbane Lions as they defeated the Fremantle Dockers and strengthened their Premiership charge for the 2021 season. The Lions secured a 3.7 (25) to 1.8 (14) win over Fremantle, with O’Dwyer’s goal coming in the third quarter. That result creates a big battle for supremacy at the summit of … Continue reading "Tipp’s O’Dwyer bags goal for leaders Brisbane Lions as Premiership battle heats up"