‘We’re going to be obviously upset after the loss but we literally have to get over it’
By 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 […]
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8,000 fans allowed into Croke Park next Saturday for Leinster hurling semi-finals
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 […]
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How Mayo forwards are sharing attacking duties without O’Connor
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 […]
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‘To have her in the dressing room again is brilliant’ – retired Dublin star making impact felt in different capacity
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 […]
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‘It’s an amazing story’ – A first senior championship start for Clare hurlers at the age of 30
IN THE 50th minute of Sunday afternoon’s game, Páidí Fitzpatrick was summoned to the sideline at Semple Stadium. The Clare defender gestured with his fist as he ran off, saluting David McInerney who was coming on as a replacement. The message was clear. He had put in a huge shift to help establish a winning […]
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2021 review – how will these 7 counties look back on their football season?
Carlow Darragh Foley dejected after Carlow’s season ended. Source: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO CARLOW’S CHAMPIONSHIP AMBITIONS ended with a 0-25 to 2-13 defeat to Longford in Tullamore. They fell nine points behind in the opening half and must be credited with staying in the game when a hammering looked on the cards. Niall Carew’s side struck goals […]
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‘Cillian sent me a voice note on Saturday morning, wishing me well’ – becoming a Mayo leader
MAYO FORWARD RYAN O’Donoghue says he’s excited to accept the challenge of becoming a key feature in the forward line as they continue their championship without Cillian O’Connor. Mayo’s Ryan O’Donoghue. Source: Eóin Noonan/SPORTSFILE O’Connor is a major absentee for James Horan’s side after suffering an Achilles tendon injury which required a procedure. The veteran […]
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Nowlan Park and Portlaoise to host All-Ireland U20 and minor hurling finals
CORK WILL FACE Dublin in Nowlan Park on Saturday week as the 2020 Bord Gáis Energy All-Ireland U20 hurling final will at last take place. The competition was not completed last year due to the Covid-19 enforced lockdown with Dublin only landing the Leinster title last Wednesday, at the expense of Galway, that ensured they […]
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‘There’s no point in allowing nerves in or playing with fear’ – Tyrone’s new attacking star
CATHAL MCSHANE IS ‘looking good’ in Tyrone training ahead of their Ulster SFC quarter-final against Cavan on Saturday week. Cathal McShane is on the comeback trail. Source: James Crombie/INPHO That’s the view of Paul Donaghy, the rookie forward who showed up well during his first league campaign for the Red Hands. Joint boss Feargal Logan […]
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68 scores as Laois defeat Westmeath in Leinster U20 thriller and Limerick senior club draws made
SIX DAYS AFTER the 2020 championship was finally completed, this year’s Leinster U20 action commenced tonight with Laois, Antrim and Kildare all claiming Round 1 victories. Source: James Crombie/INPHO The game of the night was in Portlaoise with Laois winning an extra-time thriller by 4-33 to 4-27 against Westmeath. Laois looked to be in complete […]
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