IT IS THREE years since the Meath and Cork footballers crossed paths in the league arena. That Division 2 clash on a Saturday night in February 2019 saw Meath sign off with a six-point cushion by the final whistle and they journeyed home from Páirc Uí Rinn content, having reinforced their position of superiority at … Continue reading "Injuries, defeats and tough days – Meath and Cork desperate for 2022 season to improve"

THE MANAGER OF the Roscommon minor footballers says he is “very proud” of his squad who have united to show solidarity with one of their team-mates who comes from Ukraine. Nikita Berzins is an emerging defender from the Kilmore/Shannon Gaels club who has family that are based in the centre of Ukraine. Following the Russian … Continue reading "‘It shows the generosity of people’ – Roscommon GAA side unite to support Ukrainian team-mate"

SOME OF THE country’s top ladies football stars are facing the prospect of playing three games in three days this weekend. The semi-finals and finals of colleges’ championship action take place on Friday and Saturday respectively, while the Division 1 and 3 relegation play-offs are slated in for Sunday. The O’Connor Cup is the the … Continue reading "Some inter-county and college players facing three games in three days this weekend"

HURLING’S NEW SMART sliotar could come into senior inter-county action next year and GAA president Larry McCarthy hopes it will help maintain the “integrity of the game.” Croke Park have unveiled the new ball which will see sliotars standardised and ensure they are supplied by approved manufacturers. A chip is embedded in the core of the … Continue reading "Here’s the new smart sliotar being introduced to inter-county hurling"

THE AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL League Women’s [AFLW] season is set to kick off in August this year, with several Irish players likely facing a big decision as a result.  A report in Australian outlet The Age confirmed that the AFL Commission informed the clubs in a meeting on Wednesday that it had been given approval for … Continue reading "Irish players facing tough decision as AFLW season set to kick off in August"

WE’VE MOVED PAST the halfway point of the 2022 GAA football league as the action enters a decisive phase. Eight teams are still awaiting their first win, frustrated in their four games to date and hoping for better luck as Round 5 fixtures await this weekend. But who is feeling the greatest pressure as fears … Continue reading "The 8 counties still chasing a first GAA football league win this season"

ST TIERNACH’S PARK, Clones, will host a double-header of Lidl Ladies National Football League semi-finals on Saturday week. Holders Dublin face Donegal in the opening clash on 19 March [throw-in 1pm], before 2021 All-Ireland champions Meath do battle with Mayo [3pm]. Both games will be shown live on TG4, while tickets are available now. Dublin and … Continue reading "Division 1 league semi-finals set for Clones double-header"

ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS Kilcoo will be “forever grateful” to Mickey Moran following his decision to step down as manager after guiding the Down club to glory earlier this year. News of his departure was first reported by the Irish News, as the Derry native brings the curtain down on another successful period of his managerial career. Assistant … Continue reading "‘He got a guard of honour from our players last night’ – Kilcoo salute departing manager Moran"

WICKLOW HAVE APPOINTED Alan Costello and Gary Duffy as joint-managers for the remainder of the season. The duo take over from Louth native Colin Kelly who stepped down last Tuesday due to work commitments.  Wicklow gained a point from their opening four Division 3 games, leaving them in real danger of relegation as they face … Continue reading "Former Mayo and Wicklow players made joint-managers of Garden County"

KILKENNY MANAGER BRIAN Cody has paid tribute to former Ballyhale Shamrocks player Paul Shefflin who passed away on Friday. The younger brother of Henry Shefflin died while out running and news of his passing sent shockwaves through the local community.   A minute silence was held for the 40-year-old father of four before yesterday’s Division … Continue reading "Brian Cody on Paul Shefflin: ‘It’s just an absolute tragedy’"