Dublin 2-15 Cork 1-13 ANOTHER CHAPTER OF this remarkable rivalry ending in a Dublin victory. That said, this was just the Sky Blues’ second time lifting the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 crown, having won their first and only in 2018. Mick Bohan’s all-conquering side triumphed tonight in style, with another big win … Continue reading "Tyrrell leads the way again as Dublin beat Cork to clinch second-ever league title"

IRISH RUGBY’S LOSS to Dublin football’s gain, the last few weeks of Hannah Tyrrell’s life have been like no other. Hannah Tyrrell with the Division 1 league crown. Source: Brendan Moran/SPORTSFILE In brief, there’s been a Six Nations campaign, an inter-county recall, an international retirement and an unforgettable league run with the all-conquering Dublin footballers. … Continue reading "‘A whirlwind of emotions. It’s unexpected’ – from Irish rugby retirement to dream Dublin return"

1. No Kerry error this time as 2021 season starts  230 days after one campaign began for them in disastrous fashion, Kerry set out to try to make amends. If the 2020 winter championship proved a major letdown for their silverware aspirations, they started their 2021 summer run on a more positive note. Where the … Continue reading "No Kerry error this time, Clare’s short summer and the Clifford-O’Shea double act"

FOR THE SECOND time in his managerial reign, Mattie Kenny will lead Dublin into championship battle against his native Galway next weekend. His first outing against the Tribesmen, in the 2019 Leinster round robin, saw Dublin seal a famous 3-19 to 0-24 victory at a heaving Parnell Park. The result, allied to the draw between … Continue reading "‘That was a great hurling occasion’ – Dublin and Galway to meet in rematch of 2019 thriller"

Offaly 3-19 Louth 0-19 (after extra-time) OFFALY SECURED JUST their third Leinster SFC victory since 2007, requiring extra-time to see off Mickey Harte’s Louth in a high-scoring and pulsating contest.  Louth kicked the last three scores of the 70 minutes, almost won it with Sam Mulroy’s final kick of normal time that drifted narrowly wide … Continue reading "McNamee stars as Offaly enjoy thrilling extra-time win over Louth"

CIARÁN WHELAN DOES not think Stephen Cluxton will be playing in Dublin’s Leinster SFC opener next weekend and says his return to the panel for the 2021 season is “still of concern.” Dublin star Ciarán Kilkenny said the veteran goalkeeper had returned to training last week and indicated that their All-Ireland-winning captain was on a … Continue reading "I don’t expect Stephen Cluxton to play for Dublin next week: Whelan"

THE DISAPPOINTMENT SHONE through after another big-match defeat to Dublin, but the focus moves swiftly on. Cork captain Martina O’Brien was keen to look forward after Saturday night’s Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 final defeat, which her side lost on a scoreline of 2-15 to 1-13. Though four-in-a-row All-Ireland champions, this was just … Continue reading "‘We’re going to be obviously upset after the loss but we literally have to get over it’"

CROKE PARK HAS been confirmed as the venue for the Leinster SHC semi-finals this Saturday, with 8,000 fans permitted to attend the games. Leinster GAA announced the news this evening, the venue switched from Portlaoise, in what will be a significant step forward for the gradual return of fans to live sport. The decision also … Continue reading "8,000 fans allowed into Croke Park next Saturday for Leinster hurling semi-finals"

JAMES HORAN FACED the unenviable task of replacing the championship’s all-time leading scorer on the eve of Mayo’s Connacht campaign. Mayo’s Cillian O’Connor watches on from the stand. Source: James Crombie/INPHO Still only 28, though it feels he’s been round forever, O’Connor’s numbers are remarkable.   He already has 10 years and 100 competitive games … Continue reading "How Mayo forwards are sharing attacking duties without O’Connor"

EARLY IN THE second half of Saturday’s league final between Dublin and Cork, a familiar face took to the field in Croke Park. Noelle Healy was called upon, but not as an impact substitute. This time, the recently-retired five-time All-Ireland champion was on the pitch as the team doctor. While she made her way out … Continue reading "‘To have her in the dressing room again is brilliant’ – retired Dublin star making impact felt in different capacity"