DESSIE MONE RETURNS to the Monaghan starting XV for Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final against Tyrone (throw-in 3.30pm). Malachy O’Rourke’s side travel to Croke Park for their first All-Ireland semi in 30 years, targeting the win that would see them into the decider for the first time since 1930. Mone came off the bench late on in … Continue reading "Monaghan make one change ahead of their first All-Ireland semi-final since 1988"

Galway Source: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO Their recent semi-final history involves…no appearance at this stage for 17 years. Galway’s last semi-final was way back in 2001 when they defeated Derry by 1-14 to 1-11 before going on to win the final. They did win three semi-finals in four years between 1998 and 2001, but haven’t been back … Continue reading "Race For Sam: The 4 teams bidding for All-Ireland football glory"

Time for the next chapter ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/lxJ5DaT2DO — Eamonn Callaghan (@leperleper) August 11, 2018 Click Here: kerry gaa jerseys KILDARE’S RECORD CHAMPIONSHIP appearance holder Eamonn Callaghan has confirmed his retirement via Twitter. Callaghan has represented his county’s footballers for the past 17 years, making his senior championship debut in the 2003 Leinster final and today issued … Continue reading "Kildare’s record championship appearance holder calls it a day"

GALWAY BOSS KEVIN Walsh has made one change for today’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final against Dublin. Patrick Sweeney replaces Adrian Varley in the Tribe attack in their only switch from last weekend’s loss to Monaghan. Dublin have made nine changes from their victory over Roscommon in the Super 8s last weekend. Jonny Cooper, James McCarthy, Brian … Continue reading "Nine changes for Dublin while Galway make just one ahead of crunch All-Ireland semi-final"

A FOURTH SUCCESSIVE All-Ireland title is still within Dublin’s sight after they unleashed another power-packed display to blast past a challenger in the semi-final today. Surmounting the challenge of Galway represented a fine evening’s work at Croke Park and the only cloud on the horizon for manager Jim Gavin was the sight of a stalwart … Continue reading "‘Just a precaution’ – O’Sullivan withdrawal the only worry on Dublin’s semi-final day"

“DREAM BIG, BE confident in your ability and block out anyone who says you can’t, because if you believe, you can achieve.” Mags D’Arcy. Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO Mags D’Arcy’s most recent offering on Twitter is a video she shared from ESPN. It’s an inspiring message to young girls in sport narrated by tennis legend Billie … Continue reading "‘I was never the dream child back then but camogie was an outlet that let me be myself’"

1. Second-half storm from Dublin It would be a stretch to suggest Dublin’s position looked shaky at the interval yesterday, they were in front on the scoreboard and had operated smoothly in the first half. But Galway had stuck with them and were undeterred by the concession of a goal to Con O’Callaghan as they … Continue reading "Dublin’s second-half storm, Galway’s early regrets and the four-in-a-row bid"

1. Tom Parsons Trying to get the ball off this Legend with no luck @tomas5ky #PàidíÓSés 👌 pic.twitter.com/6ju8yridNk — Tom Parsons (@TomParsons_8) August 11, 2018   2. Thomas Barr The medal is firmly in my grasp, so now it might slowly start to sink in! The noise and support was spine tingling last night, so … Continue reading "Tom Parsons visits Páidí Ó Sé’s statue, Thomas Barr soaks in victory and more tweets of the week"

Kerry 1-16 Monaghan 2-11 Paul Brennan reports from Croke Park FOR THE FIFTH successive September, Kerry will contest the All-Ireland minor football final after the Kingdom just about accounted for Monaghan — bidding to be only the second minor team from the county to reach the All-Ireland final — in a thoroughly entertaining and well-contested … Continue reading "Kerry survive Monaghan comeback to book place in fifth successive minor final"

Galway 5-11 Mayo 0-12 Daragh Small reports from Dr Hyde Park  CAPTAIN TRACEY LEONARD pulled the strings as Galway moved into the final four of the TG4 All-Ireland senior ladies football championship with an outstanding 5-11 to 0-12 defeat of rivals Mayo. Dr Hyde Park was the picture-perfect venue for the repeat of the Connacht … Continue reading "Five-goal Galway power into last four as they put Mayo to the sword"