IRISH SPORTS FANS should begin to return to events this summer with grounds set to reopen in “a planned way and a cautious way”. Minster of State for Sport Jack Chambers said on Monday night that he expects to see the first fans back in attendance at GAA championship and League of Ireland matches later … Continue reading "Government hopeful that sports fans will be able to return to grounds this summer"

LEGENDARY WATERFORD HURLING figure Austin Flynn has passed away. Flynn was full-back on the last Waterford side to win the All-Ireland in 1959. He also won three Munster medals, a National League and Oireachtas title during an inter-county career that spanned from 1952 to ’67. Widely regarded as one of Waterford’s best ever players, Flynn … Continue reading "Legendary Waterford All-Ireland winner Austin Flynn passes away"

Updated Apr 29th 2021, 6:23 PM THERE IS GOOD news for sports teams around the country this evening with outdoor training permitted from Monday 10 May while matches can take place from Monday 7 June. Covid 19 signage at training last summer. Source: James Crombie/INPHO The measures were revealed as the government outlined their plans … Continue reading "Outdoor team sports training can resume on 10 May and matches without spectators from 7 June"

REIGNING CORK SENIOR hurling kingpins Blackrock will take on last year’s semi-finalists Erins Own after this evening’s draw for the 2021 club championships in the county. On the day that adult club players received the green light to resume training in pods of 15 from Monday 10 May and can play games from Monday 7 … Continue reading "Here are the 2021 Cork senior club football and hurling championship draws"

CORK STAR DOIREANN O’Sullivan is backing her club manager, Shane Ronayne, to succeed in his new role with the Waterford senior footballers. A renowned coach on the ladies football scene, the multiple All-Ireland winning boss is making his first major management move into the men’s game. Ronayne was appointed Déise boss in January, having stepped … Continue reading "‘He brings a huge professionalism. We were blown away’ – backing club boss to succeed with Déise"

KERRY STAR PAUL Geaney was given some relieving news this week as the hospitality industry looks set to reopen again after a long period of inactivity. Kerry forward Paul Geaney. Source: Brendan Moran/SPORTSFILE Pubs and restaurants have been forced into long-term closures in recent months due to the ongoing threat of the Covid-19 pandemic. The … Continue reading "Planning to reopen pub after lengthy closure, and ‘nonsense’ rumours about Kerry management"

DUBLINER JAMES MADDEN is set to make his AFL debut for Brisbane Lions this weekend, named on the interchange bench for the Round 7 clash with Port Adelaide at the Gabba. The 21-year-old signed for Brisbane in August 2018, after an impressive run with the Dublin minors and eye-catching outings at the AFL European Combine in UCD … Continue reading "‘It is a story of perseverance’ – Former Dublin underage star set for AFL debut with Brisbane Lions"

Updated Apr 30th 2021, 3:00 PM GALWAY CAMOGIE CAPTAIN Sarah Dervan says the financial inequality between men and women in sport is “Stone Age” stuff and says she wants to see more parity between the genders. Galway camogie captain Sarah Dervan. Source: Brendan Moran/SPORTSFILE This issue came before the Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, … Continue reading "‘It’s hard to see how men got €3m and women only got €700,000… Stone Age stuff’"

THE LADIES GAELIC Football Association [LGFA] have announced that a clearer picture of the 2021 season should be outlined next week. The dates for the Lidl Ladies National Football Leagues were recently confirmed, with the competition running from 22/23 May to finals weekend on 26/27 June. Uncertainty reigns over the TG4 All-Ireland championship, however, with … Continue reading "Clarity on ladies football season expected next week after frustration shared and call for split season"

Colin O’Riordan (right) in action for the Sydney Swans. Source: AAP/PA Images THERE WAS A winning start for Dubliner James Madden to his AFL career on a busy day of action for Irish players in Aussie Rules action. Madden made his bow for Brisbane Lions in their Round 7 clash with Port Adelaide at the Gabba. … Continue reading "Dublin’s Madden makes winning debut for Brisbane while Tipp’s O’Riordan triumphs with Sydney"