Clashes of recent champions the standout ties in draws for Cork senior club knockout stages
By THE MEETINGS OF recent title winners are the standout pairings after the draws last night for the knockout stages of this year’s Cork senior club championships. The third round draws were made in both codes with the potential pairings mapped out for the quarter-finals as well. In hurling Glen Rovers, who were victorious in the […]
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Stephen Rochford commits to fourth season in charge of Mayo
STEPHEN ROCHFORD HAS has decided to commit to a fourth season in charge of the Mayo senior football team. Rochford met with Mayo GAA Board chairman, Mike Connelly, to confirm that he will return for the 2019 season and also informed the members of the Mayo squad last week. The Crossmolina native, who was given […]
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One more year! Davy Fitzgerald to remain in charge of the Wexford hurlers
THE WEXFORD COUNTY Board have confirmed that Davy Fitzgerald is to continue in his role as manager of the county’s senior hurling team. The 47-year-old former Clare goalkeeper will remain at the helm for a third year, having taken over ahead of the 2017 season following the departure of Liam Dunne. The news was confirmed […]
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Dublin youngster signs for Brisbane Lions in latest move by Irish player to AFL
YOUNG DUBLIN FOOTBALLER James Madden has been snapped up by AFL club Brisbane Lions on a two-year contract. James Madden in action in last year’s Leinster minor football final. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO Madden has been linked with the club for some time and has now signed on officially as a Category B international rookie for […]
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Galway selector Larkin says they have disproven ‘the goals win games theory’
GALWAY’S MARCH TOWARDS the 2017 All-Ireland crown was notable for the lack of goals they scored en route to the title. They averaged almost 28 points per game in the championship but only hit the net in one game – the Leinster quarter-final against Dublin. Galway raised two green flags against Dublin in Tullamore but failed […]
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The Liam Miller Tribute Match at Páirc Uí Chaoimh has completely sold out
THE LIAM MILLER Tribute Match at Páirc Uí Chaoimh is a sellout, event organisers have confirmed. All 45,000 tickets for the 25 September charity game between Manchester United legends and an Ireland/Celtic selection have now been purchased. An extra 38,000 tickets went on general sale yesterday following the GAA’s decision at the end of July […]
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‘He’s the man to lead us to the next level’ – Davy commits to Wexford for 2019
DAVY FITZGERALD IS the man to take Wexford ‘to the next level’ in the eyes of captain Matthew O’Hanlon, who has thrown his support behind the manager after the county board announced earlier today he will remain in charge for the 2019 season. After Wexford’s quarter-final championship exit to Clare last month, there had been […]
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‘The most significant subplot unresolved may be whether Tyrone agree to participate in ‘Up for the Match”
IS IT ME… or is anyone else bored already with this year’s Gaelic football championship? At the business end of the GAA season, fans are entitled to expect high drama. But neither of this weekend’s big games really ignited and September’s All-Ireland decider between Dublin and Tyrone is already looking like a potential damp squib. […]
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Leaving Galway in position to compete regularly for All-Irelands is Donoghue’s long-term goal
AN ALL-IRELAND title is the prize at stake on Sunday, but in the long-term Micheal Donoghue hopes the foundations have been laid for Galway to regularly compete at the top table for years to come. Source: James Crombie/INPHO The Tribesmen are bidding to put together back-to-back All-Irelands for the first time in 20 years. If […]
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‘There’s been no-one like him for the last number of years in Galway’ – Burke lauded for full-back heroics
FORMER GALWAY HURLER Cyril Donnellan believes the Tribesmen are ‘very fortunate’ to have Daithí Burke patrolling the full-back position as Galway seek to defend their All-Ireland crown. Source: Piaras Ó Mídheach/SPORTSFILE Burke is tipped to collect a fourth consecutive All-Star this year following a series of exceptional performances at the heart of the Galway defence. He […]
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