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Oh, how the tables have turned… Eleven days ago, Kerry had only hope in their quest to defeat the Dubs and stop the five-in-a-row. Now, we stare down the barrel of a highly anticipated replay that has most people second-guessing on what to expect. Last Sunday week’s game had everything. The atmosphere was intense, the football immense and the closing …

In association with What a season it was in the Electric Ireland Minor Football Championships. Cork finished as champions, but the campaign had a lot of twists and turns along the way. Kerry were seeking their sixth consecutive title only to be stopped in their tracks by Galway in the semi-final while Mayo and Dublin played out a quarter-final classic …

Joe Brolly will no longer appear on RTE’s The Sunday Game after being left out of their panel for the All-Ireland final replay, according to a report in the Irish News.  The broadcaster announced earlier this week that the controversial pundit would be replaced by former Mayo manager Stephen Rochford for their coverage of the highly-anticipated replay between Kerry and …

RTÉ will replace Joe Brolly for this Saturday’s All-Ireland football final replay with Stephen Rochford set to take his place on the panel alongside Ciarán Whelan and Pat Spillane.  As first reported by the Irish Examiner, Rochford, who previously managed Mayo and is currently part of the Donegal management team, impressed while on punditry duty during last month’s All-Ireland semi-final …

Darren Gleeson has been named as the new Antrim hurling manager. The 2016 All-Ireland winning goalkeeper has been involved with the Antrim hurling squad for the past two seasons where current Premier boss Liam Sheedy also worked in an advisory role. Gleeson, who retired in 2017 after winning two All-Ireland’s with Tipperary, was officially ratified as Antrim’s new senior hurling …

TG4 have announced their schedule of Gaelic Games for the next month with the TG4 All Ireland Ladies Football Finals, and the hurling and football club championships. Next Sunday sees live coverage of the All-Ireland Ladies Football Finals from Croke Park. From there, TG4’s weekly flagship programme GAA BEO will continue to provide live coverage each weekend up to mid-December and it …

Derek McGrath has confirmed he will be involved with the Laois minors in 2020 but claimed it ‘won’t be as prominent as was speculated’. Last week it was reported that the former Waterford senior boss had agreed to take on a coaching role within the O’Moore county minor set-up. McGrath was linked with a number of senior inter-county roles in …

Croke Park is the venue for the biggest day in the camogie calendar as Kilkenny and Galway go head-to-head to secure the O’Duffy Cup.  Here is everything you need to know ahead of the busy day of camogie action. _____ What’s on? The All-Ireland junior, intermediate and senior camogie finals. _____ What time is throw-in? Junior final: Kerry v Limerick, 12pm …

Kerry were on the ropes last weekend as the minutes ticked down towards the end of the All-Ireland final. Five points down with 15 minutes remaining, it looked as though Dublin would cruise home in a predictable fashion. However, the game was soon flipped on its head. Shane Ryan batted away Paddy Small’s effort before Tommy Walsh flicked the ball …

Kieran Donaghy has taken his first steps into management with Tralee IT with former Kerry teammate Aidan O’Mahony named on his coaching ticket.  Donaghy has been appointed joint-manager alongside Liam Brosnan who has been at the helm for the last two years. Former All-Star O’Mahony is due to come on board as a selector where he will be joined by …

In association with It was another thrilling year in the Electric Ireland Minor Hurling Championship culminating in a special and memorable victory for Galway as they claimed their third title in-a-row.  Along the way, we were treated to enthralling encounters, fierce battles and above all else, superb talent. A number of players stood out as future stars and leaders for …

Ciarán Wheland Joe Brolly have both retracted statements following Sunday’s drawn All-Ireland final between Dublin and Kerry. The match in Croke Park took on a life of its own as Gaelic football’s biggest rivalry penned yet another excellent chapter in their neverending saga. The big call on the day was referee David Gough’s decision to send off Jonny Cooper for …

August 8, 2008 Joe Kernan’s Armagh are Ulster Champions for the seventh time in ten seasons. However, with just one All-Ireland title to their name, there’s a feeling of last chance saloon as they rock up to Croke Park to take on Wexford in an All-Ireland quarter-final. The Orchard County are heavy favourites and the game seems to be going …

Rory Gallagher has been appointed manager of the Derry senior football side just two months after stepping down from his native Fermanagh. Gallagher’s management team will include Ciaran Meenagh and Enda Muldoon, the former Derry All-Star who won an All-Ireland with his club Ballinderry. Gallagher spent the last two seasons in charge of Fermanagh where he guided the Erne County …

The superlatives surrounding this current Dublin team seem neverending such is the guile and grace with which they play Gaelic football.  Stephen Cluxton is quite simply, the greatest goalkeeper Gaelic Games have ever seen while Jack McCaffrey’s style of play shares characteristics with a thoroughbred stallion racing home at Aintree for differing reasons. Michael Darragh MacAuley and Brian Fenton have …

Electric Ireland have announced their 2019 Minor Hurling Team of the Year following the culmination of another exciting year of championship action. This year’s Electric Ireland Hurling Team of the Year features six players from three time All-Ireland champions Galway, three players from All-Ireland finalists Kilkenny, three players from Limerick, two players from Clare and one player from Wexford. The team was …

Kevin Walsh has stepped down from his role as manager of the Galway senior football side.  The news was confirmed today by Galway GAA that Walsh has stepped down from the role after five seasons in charge of the Tribesmen. Galway qualified for the Allianz League final and won the Connacht Championship in 2018 before going on to contest an …

Séamus ‘Banty’ McEnaney has returned to his native Monaghan for a second stint as Farney boss after being ratified at a County Committee meeting on Monday. McEnaney was in the role between 2004 to 2010 when he led the county to two All-Ireland quarter-finals. He returns for his second stint as manager following the departure of Malachy O’Rourke who stepped …