Limerick hit 33 points and 20 wides as dominant display secures win over Cork

Limerick 0-33 Cork 2-19 THIS WAS QUITE a way for champions to end their losing streak and get off the winning mark for a new season. Cork’s Robert Downey in action against Limerick. Source: James Crombie/INPHO If there were any whispers of concern swirling around about Limerick’s recent form, they were dispelled in a ruthless … Continue reading "Limerick hit 33 points and 20 wides as dominant display secures win over Cork"

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‘We’re lucky enough that we have Tony’ – Kelly’s 20-point masterclass

A WEEK AFTER TJ Reid shot 1-18 for Kilkenny, Tony Kelly clipped over 20 points on his return to the Clare team in yesterday’s win over Dublin.  It handed the Banner their second straight league win and gives them some momentum as the league nears its conclusion. Perhaps Clare are not in the dire straights … Continue reading "‘We’re lucky enough that we have Tony’ – Kelly’s 20-point masterclass"

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Concannon grabs 2 goals as Galway get back to winning ways against Waterford in score-fest

Galway 4-28 Waterford 3-23 John Fallon reports from Pearse Stadium GALWAY GOT BACK to winning ways when they took control before half-time and eased their way to victory in a game where the goals and points flowed and nine players from each side scored. Galway also shot 15 wides to eleven for Waterford in a … Continue reading "Concannon grabs 2 goals as Galway get back to winning ways against Waterford in score-fest"

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Offaly put 5-25 past Down to seal return to Division 1 hurling

OFFALY ARE RETURNING to top flight hurling in the league after dispatching Down by 5-25 to 1-19 in their Division 1B tie this afternoon. Michael Fennelly’s side made it four wins from four in the Allianz Hurling League to seal promotion with a game against Wicklow still to play.  Offaly were defeated by Down on penalties in … Continue reading "Offaly put 5-25 past Down to seal return to Division 1 hurling"

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Kerry, Cork, Offaly and Antrim stars land Player of the Month awards for May

Winners: Ciara O’Sullivan, David Clifford, Ciarán Clarke and Gráinne Egan. Source: SPORTSFILE. KERRY, CORK, OFFALY and Antrim stars have scooped May’s Player of the Month awards in their respective Gaelic games codes. Cork footballer Ciara O’Sullivan and Offaly’s Gráinne Egan are the first-ever winners of the new PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month awards, … Continue reading "Kerry, Cork, Offaly and Antrim stars land Player of the Month awards for May"

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‘It’s the first time in a long time there’s been a bit of a buzz around Offaly GAA’

GRÁINNE EGAN’S SCHEDULE is currently, as she puts it, ‘hectic’. The Offaly dual star is coming off the back of a superb month, with her exploits leading her to winning the inaugural PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month award for camogie. It’s been hard earned.  “Monday was my only day off for a couple … Continue reading "‘It’s the first time in a long time there’s been a bit of a buzz around Offaly GAA’"

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‘We think it’s different this year, we believe we can compete with these teams’

IT’S A SIGN of Antrim’s positive start to the 2021 season that one of the stand-out Saffron stars, Ciarán Clarke, finds himself sitting down for an interview after being named PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month for May. The Ballycastle McQuillan’s man was at the forefront of Antrim’s superb win over Clare in the opening round … Continue reading "‘We think it’s different this year, we believe we can compete with these teams’"

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O’Sullivan: Physical edge helping Cork close the gap on Dublin

CIARA O’SULLIVAN BELIEVES Cork are taking the right steps in terms of closing the gap on Dublin, who are chasing a fifth straight All-Ireland title this summer. Dublin beat Cork by five points in the 2020 decider, and the two teams recently played out a thrilling league encounter in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, with the visitors winning … Continue reading "O’Sullivan: Physical edge helping Cork close the gap on Dublin"

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‘It would be disappointing to see them going down after all the hard work Kieran McGeeney has done’

Updated Jun 10th 2021, 8:00 PM ARMAGH ENTER A fight to retain their Division 1 status as they clash with Roscommon in the relegation play-off on Sunday at the Athletic Grounds. Having led the Orchard to their first season in the top flight since 2012, Kieran McGeeney will be reluctant to make it a brief … Continue reading "‘It would be disappointing to see them going down after all the hard work Kieran McGeeney has done’"

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