‘I ran a world record 12 weeks after she was born’ – returning to elite sport after childbirth
By DONEGAL FOOTBALLER KATY Herron just wanted to disappear when she got the news, away from the busy tongues of small town Ireland and what they might be saying about her. Katy Herron on the ball for Donegal. Source: Tommy Grealy/INPHO Close friends had already heard before speaking to her about it. Feelings of guilt and […]
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Here’s what is coming up for members of The42 this week
NOW THAT WE’VE been, eh, eased gently into 2021, it’s time to look ahead to/endure another seven days. Happily, it’s another busy week on The42′s membership platform to keep you company/divert your attention from this ongoing hellscape. By joining The42‘s membership scheme, you are gaining access to a host of exclusive podcasts, newsletters, prizes and insights along with […]
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Recently retired Cork goalkeeper Nash in line to play for Limerick club this season
ANTHONY NASH IS set to line out with Limerick senior hurling side South Liberties in 2021. The42 understands that all the paperwork has been submitted for his transfer from Kanturk to the Limerick outfit. Croke Park is expected to officially sanction the former Cork goalkeeper’s switch by the middle of next week. Nash, 36, announced […]
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Flynn appointed Meath U20 boss with star-studded backroom team
BERNARD FLYNN HAS been appointed as Meath U20 manager for the next two years at tonight’s county convention. Flynn has put a very strong backroom team in place, with Royals legends Graham Geraghty and the recently retired Graham Reilly as selectors. Geraghty suffered a brain haemorrhage while at work last October and is on the […]
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Cody ratified as Kilkenny boss for 23rd season as DJ Carey leaves selector role
BRIAN CODY HAS been ratified as Kilkenny hurling manager for his 23rd season at a county board meeting tonight. The longest-serving inter-county boss in the game, he first took charge for the 1999 campaign and has since delivered 11 All-Ireland crowns. Kilkenny’s last Liam MacCarthy Cup arrived back in 2015, which is the longest period […]
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Mayo suspend 3 members of backroom team for 3 months after covert entry into All-Ireland final
THE MAYO COUNTY board have handed out three-month suspensions to three members of the senior football backroom team who illegally attended the All-Ireland final in December, contravening Covid-19 protocols. According to reports last week, Croke Park officials queried Mayo GAA about the presence of the unaccredited trio inside the stadium for the final after CCTV […]
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Joe Canning’s nephew called into Galway hurling squad after rugby stint in Australia
JOE CANNING’S NEPHEW has been drafted into the Galway hurling squad for 2021 with manager Shane O’Neill making seven changes as they get ready for the new season. Jack Canning scored 2-2 and was man of the match when Galway defeated Cork in the 2017 All-Ireland minor final on a day when his uncle Joe […]
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Mayo Ladies boss Peter Leahy steps down as new role with Meath U20 footballers begins
PETER LEAHY HAS stepped down as manager of the Mayo Ladies after being appointed as part of the new backroom team with the Meath U20 footballers. Leahy steps away after three years in charge, having guided the Connacht outfit to an All-Ireland semi-final in 2019 where they narrowly lost out to Galway. Mayo reached this […]
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‘The fact there’s no manager in place speaks for itself. We just want a small bit of backing’
WATERFORD CONFIRMED THE appointment of Shane Ronayne as senior football boss last night, becoming the final football side to name a manager ahead of the 2021 campaign. But on the hurling front, 2020 Nicky Rackard semi-finalists Tyrone are still without a boss as the new season looms. Granted, the return of inter-county training has been […]
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‘I’d be in her face giving out. I didn’t know what I was doing’ – Ex-Dublin star on recovery from brain injury
Updated Jan 12th 2021, 8:05 PM FORMER DUBLIN HURLER Ryan O’Dwyer opens up about difficult periods in his personal life in this week’s episode of Laochra Gael. Donegal hero Kevin Cassidy featured in last week’s programme on TG4, and O’Dwyer’s story brings another fascinating instalment to the 19th edition of the series. The Tipperary native […]
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