It’s been another year of thrills, disappointments and shocks in the 2019 hurling championship as Tipperary were crowned champions for the third time this decade. While the final pairing of Kilkenny and Liam Sheedy’s men felt familiar and, perhaps, slightly underwhelming, there were plenty of twists and turns in the build-up to that deciding battle. Here we look back at …
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It was another busy weekend in the club calendar as Patrickswell were crowned Limerick champions, Cuala and St Brigid’s advanced to the Dublin final while Rathdowney got their revenge on Camross in Laois. Read our round-up of all the action below. _____ Limerick Patrickswell were crowned the Limerick champions for 2019 on Sunday following a 1-17 to 0-15 win over …
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The former Kerry footballer Mike Quirke is reportedly being lined up to take the reins as Laois senior football manager. Quirke, who will leave his current role as the manager of Kerins O’Rahillys as a result, has tasted All-Ireland glory on four different occasions during his playing career – which lasted between the years 2003 and 2011. According to reports …
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It is being reported that former Waterford boss Derek McGrath will make his return to the inter-county scene as a coach with the Laois minor side. McGrath has been linked with a number of vacant senior managerial positions in Cork, Offaly, Galway and in his native Waterford but has already ruled out a return to the Deise. According to reports …
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After four months of surprise results, one-sided affairs, and officiating dramas, we have reached the end of the 2019 Senior Hurling Championship. Tipperary were crowned All-Ireland champions following their 14-point hammering of Kilkenny in the final last weekend. Though the Premier County showed promise at times during their Allianz League campaign, we placed them in sixth in our overall hurling …
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Another Senior Hurling Championship season has come to an end and while there is still much to discuss following Tipperary’s victory on Sunday, one major talking point is the use of Hawk-Eye. During the All-Ireland hurling final, a John Donnelly attempt was caught by the Tipperary goalkeeper, Brian Hogan, and he kept the ball in play. However, Hawk-Eye contacted the …
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Ahead of the highly-anticipated All-Ireland hurling final between Kilkenny and Tipperary, Pundit Arena spoke to some of the country’s top hurlers to get their thoughts. Johnny Coen (Galway), Mark Kavanagh (Laois), Alan Cadogan (Cork), and Cian Boland (Dublin) predict the 2019 decider in Croke Park, the Hurler of the Year and tell us whether or not they would like to see …
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With a break in the All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, we have a moment to catch our breath and reflect on what has been an intriguing competition thus far. We have experienced huge shocks in the championship already, not least Galway’s exit in the provincial stages at the hands of Dublin, and Mattie Kenny’s sides subsequent loss to Laois which …
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Not even 24 hours have passed since Laois were knocked out of the All Ireland championship in the quarter-final stage by Tipperary but Eddie Brennan is already looking to the new season. The O’Moore County suffered a 2-25 to 1-18 loss in Croke Park on Sunday which brought their memorable season to an end. Just two weeks ago, they lifted …
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Listening to Noel McGrath following Tipperary’s win in the All Ireland quarter-final on Sunday, it’s clear that their early championship exit in 2018 hurt the team profusely. While it was far from an inspired performance against Laois, the Loughmore-Castleiney man was beaming that Tipperary were back in an All Ireland semi-final, even though Tipperary only had to endure a one-year …
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After a memorable campaign, Laois’ 2019 season came undone in Croke Park on Sunday as they fell to a 10-point loss at the hands of Tipperary in the All Ireland quarter-final. Just two weeks ago, Eddie Brennan’s side were filled with elation in GAA HQ as they lifted silverware after beating Westmeath in the Joe McDonagh final and what followed …
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‘Job done but lots to do’ was the message from Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy following their 2-25 to 1-18 win over Laois in the All Ireland quarter-final on Sunday afternoon. The scoreline wasn’t an accurate reflection of how difficult Laois made life difficult for the Premier County in Croke Park. It wasn’t until a Jason Forde penalty in the 11th …
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Tipperary 2-25 Laois 1-18 Reporting by Marisa Kennedy in Croke Park Tipperary will face Wexford in the All Ireland semi-final in two week’s time after the Premier County overcame Laois in Croke Park this afternoon. It was a game that never sparked to life yet Laois were highly competitive in the opening period while Tipperary did not lead until Jason …
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Sunday’s All Ireland quarter-final clash between Tipperary and Laois will throw up another meeting between Brendan Maher and Eddie Brennan, though the Kilkenny man will be in an entirely different role. The former Tipperary captain was given the formidable task of marking Brennan during his first senior All Ireland final ten years ago and it was an experience that has …
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They may have won silverware the previous week, but it was the final whistle in Portlaoise last Sunday that signalled the biggest celebrations the Laois hurlers have ever experienced. Their two-point win over Dublin puts them in their first All Ireland quarter-final in 40 years, something few outside the camp thought possible. However, for the players involved, that belief was …
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The All Ireland quarter-finals return to Croke Park on Sunday and it’s sure to be a feast of hurling action as Kilkenny take on Cork before Tipperary face Laois. The winners of the first quarter-final will progress to face Limerick on July 27 while Tipperary and Laois will battle it out to decide who will meet Wexford in the final …
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It was a day for numbers in Laois as they beat Dublin for the first time in 14 years to qualify for their first All Ireland quarter-final since 1979. Dublin were the strong favourites heading into the clash following their win over Galway in their final game of the Leinster round-robin series. However, it was the Joe McDonagh champions who …
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The scenes in O’Moore Park at the full-time whistle proved just how much this win meant to Laois. After a 14-year absence from Croke Park, the county will return to GAA headquarters next weekend for the second time in two weeks. Though last Sunday saw them climb the hallowed steps of the Hogan Stand to lift the Joe McDonagh Cup, …
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