TYRONE GOALKEEPER NIALL Morgan will line out for Dungannon Swifts in a League Cup semi-final tonight after getting permission from manager Mickey Harte. Morgan, who has recently played for Dungannon, has been drafted into the starting line-up for the clash with Linfield at Stangmore Park due to a goalkeeper crisis in the Swifts. The42 understands however, … Continue reading "Tyrone GAA keeper to line out in Irish League Cup semi-final against Linfield"

EIGHTEEN-TIME ALL-IRELAND winner Briege Corkery has committed to the Cork camogie team for the 2019 season. Corkery returned to the squad ahead of their All-Ireland semi-final against Tipperary in August after an almost two-year absence which included giving birth to her son Tadhg at the end of March. She was introduced from the bench in … Continue reading "18-time All-Ireland winner Corkery commits to Cork camogie for 2019"

FOLLOWING A YEAR of unprecedented success in Irish sport at home and on the international stage, RTÉ have confirmed their respective shortlists for Team of the Year and Young Sportsperson of the Year. Last week the broadcaster released its 13-person shortlist for Sportsperson of the Year, with tonight’s announcement completing the lineup for this week’s … Continue reading "RTÉ confirm nominees for 2018 Team of the Year and Young Sportsperson of the Year"

Dublin 2-21 Carlow 1-16 NEW DUBLIN HURLING manager Mattie Kenny watched his side open their 2019 season with a comfortable Walsh Cup victory over Carlow at Netwatch Cullen Park this evening. Kenny, who guided Cuala to back-to-back All-Ireland club titles, took over from Pat Gilroy last month and goals from Eamon Dillon and Fintan McGibb … Continue reading "Kenny’s reign as Dublin hurling boss up and running with Carlow win"

A WEEK AFTER appearing to rule John Heslin out of his plans for the foreseeable future, Westmeath manager Jack Cooney has indicated that the star forward may feature next season after all.  Cooney stated last week that the St Loman’s clubman would not be available to Westmeath in 2019 due to his PhD studies, but he … Continue reading "Westmeath now optimistic of star forward’s return for league campaign"

FORMER KERRY SENIOR Conor Cox has joined up with the Roscommon footballers for 2019. The talented forward played senior league with the Kingdom in 2015 and has been in and around the panel, and has three All-Ireland junior titles to his name from 2012, 2015 and 2017. He contributed greatly to all three wins, most … Continue reading "Ex-Kerry senior joins Anthony Cunningham’s Roscommon football set-up"

THE 2017 GALWAY U21 hurling final will be played this weekend. Poor fixture planning and a condensed calendar has led to the competition running 12 months behind schedule, but Turloughmore and Liam Mellows will finally go head-to-head on Saturday, 15 December 2018. Galway county board officials decided to leave off the U21 championship until October … Continue reading "2017 Galway U21 hurling final to be played on Saturday – a year behind schedule"

AFTER SUCCESS IN the underage ranks with Dublin football sides, Dessie Farrell is set to turn his attention to club management in 2019. Dessie Farrell enjoyed plenty success in charge of Dublin teams. It has been reported by the Evening Herald today that Farrell will take the reins of the Na Fianna senior footballers for … Continue reading "Dublin All-Ireland U21 and minor winning football boss to take over Na Fianna senior side"

REIGNING CORN UI Mhuiri champions PS Chorca Dhuibhne will take on Clare’s St Flannan’s in the quarter-finals of this year’s competition while last year’s Dr Harty Cup finalists Midleton CBS will meet 2016 champions Our Lady’s Templemore in the hurling last eight. The premier Munster colleges Gaelic football competition will see the Dingle-based school, trained … Continue reading "Here are the 2019 Corn Uí Mhuirí and Dr Harty Cup quarter-final draws in Munster"

GERRY McGILL WILL be at the helm for the Carlow ladies footballers in 2019. The Leinster county have announced that the former Donegal goalkeeper will succeed Bart Gilmartin as manager for next season. McGill has a wealth of experience, having guided Dublin to their first All-Ireland senior ladies football title back in 2010. In 2016, … Continue reading "Dublin’s first All-Ireland winning manager takes over as Carlow ladies football boss"