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In association with As we head down the home stretch towards yet another Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor decider it’s time to reflect on the many classics that the prestigious grade has given Gaels down through the years.  When these young men take to the field they play with a freedom and sense of expression that rarely exists outside of minor …

Former Kerry footballer Paul Galvin has been named as the new Wexford manager subject to ratification at the County Board meeting next month. According to a report from South East radio, Galvin will take over the role and backroom team will be confirmed subject to his successful ratification. Galvin, who has become somewhat of a fashion icon since his retirement, …

Kerry manager Peter Keane has named his team for Saturday’s Super 8s clash with Meath at Pairc Tailteann in Navan.  The Kerry team named to start shows just one change to the side which secured a draw with Donegal in Croke Park two weeks ago. The change sees David Moran returning to midfield alongside Adrian Spillane which means that Diarmuid …

What a wonderfully busy year Adrian Mullen has had to this point and there is still plenty more to play for.  Back in March, Mullen was instrumental as Ballyhale Shamrocks collected their seventh All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling title with the youngster named AIB Club Hurler of the Year shortly after their return to the top. Following on from his club …

Former Cork hurling great, Donal Óg Cusack, made headlines around the country when he likened hurling’s detractors to “the last remanents of British culture on these islands.” Following the strange outburst, the three-time All-Ireland winner drew criticism from fans and players for seemingly ignoring what was an enthralling All-Ireland semi-final between Wexford and Tipperary in Croke Park. Speaking on the …

In association with On Saturday evening Kilkenny qualified for their first All-Ireland decider since 2016 in what was a game for the ages against Limerick.  What makes their semi-final win all the more remarkable is that time and time again the Cats were written off as genuine challengers. Following their defeats to both Galway and Wexford in Leinster, Cork were …

Hurling fans were treated to the very best that the sport can offer at the weekend as Kilkenny and Tipperary narrowly edged their way into the All Ireland final. The semi-finals were drenched with everything you would hope for, outrageous scores, magical skill and drama aplenty. The weekend was nothing short of a feast of hurling but, as is always …

Last year the line was that Croke Park shouldn’t be used on the opening weekend of the Super 8s.  This year the line is that no Super 8s games should be held at HQ whatsoever which is a plausible idea given how crowds at smaller provincial grounds generate an atmosphere and excitement seldom seen in the modern era of Croke …

Tipperary legend Eoin Kelly believes two referees need to be introduced in hurling following a number of controversial calls during the All Ireland semi-finals at the weekend.  While the Paddy Power GAA Ambassador was critical of Sean Cleere’s performance during Tipperary’s narrow win over Wexford, he also expressed his sympathy and suggested that referees need more help on the pitch. …

After an unpredictable, intriguing and let’s face it, at times underwhelming, hurling championship, we are down to the final two teams.  All start-of-year predictions went out the window at the weekend as Tipperary and Kilkenny battled their way into the All Ireland final with respective wins over Wexford and Limerick in what was a feast of hurling and a great …

Croke Park officials have defended the performances of referees Alan Kelly and Seán Cleere who were both criticised for decisions made during the respective All Ireland hurling semi-finals over the weekend. Kelly took charge of Limerick v Kilkenny on Saturday, a game which ended in controversial circumstances when Darragh O’Donovan’s sideline cut was blocked down and diverted out of play …

When Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher suffered his season-ending cruciate injury against Limerick in the Munster round-robin series, the topic of who Liam Sheedy would choose to replace him quickly arose.  Dan McCormack found himself on the bench at the start of the season but when Niall O’Meara picked up a hamstring injury against Cork in their championship opener, he and Jake …

Rory Gallagher has reportedly stepped down from his role as Fermanagh manager according to The Impartial Reporter. The former Erne County full-forward informed the County Board and Fermanagh players this morning of his decision which brings an end to his tenure after just two seasons in charge of his native county. Gallagher came on board with Fermanagh after having cut …

Come Sunday evening, we will know the four teams set to compete for Sam Maguire following the final round of the Super 8s. Group 2 is already set in stone with Tyrone and Dublin meeting in what is essentially a dead-rubber game while Cork and Roscommon fight it out to avoid the wooden spoon. Meanwhile, it’s fair to say most …

A devastated Davy Fitzgerald spoke to media for almost 10 minutes following his side’s narrow loss to Tipperary in Sunday’s All Ireland semi-final. During that time, the visibly emotional manager praised Tipperary, hit out at critics of his sweeper system but he spent the majority of the press conference speaking about the bond he has built up with the Wexford …

The GAA has today confirmed that O’Moore Park in Portlaoise will play host to Saturday’s All-Ireland U20 hurling semi-final and football final with both games being televised live on TG4. At 2 pm Cork face Kilkenny in their final four clash before the football decider takes centre stage at 4 pm with the meeting of Dublin and Cork. Following this, …