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The 26 top Irish performers from across the sporting world this year have been longlisted for the RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year award 2019. Following his first major title win at The Open in Portrush earlier this year, it’s no surprise that Shane Lowry is included in the list. He is joined by fellow golfer Rory McIlroy. Another favourite on …

Despite all of the accolades that have come Stephen Cluxton’s way, he claims it is the friendships that he appreciates most from his 18 years of service to Dublin football. The 2019 PwC Footballer of the Year admits that in the earlier years he never put much attention into forging friendships but feels that it has been vital to the …

Long-serving Dublin captain Stephen Cluxton has been named the PwC Footballer of the Year for 2019 following the sky blues successful bid for five-in-a-row. The Parnells club man was in top form for Jim Gavin’s side throughout the season, arguably his best campaign in a number of years, beating out teammates Con O’Callaghan and Jack McCaffrey to the gong. Having …

A lot has been said about Jim Gavin’s demeanour after boldly going where no Gael had gone before on Saturday evening. Putting Jason Sherlock and Declan Darcy up for interview was intriguing. While having his father present at the media scrum was touching. It did feel like a finality of sorts. As though it had come to its natural ending …

Dublin are All-Ireland champions for the fifth year in succession after a 1-18 to 0-15 win over Kerry in Croke Park. Dublin got off to a flyer with five points from play in the opening 10 minutes. However, Kerry came back at them thanks to David Clifford and Paul Geaney and drew level with Dublin shortly before the break. Dublin …

Dublin 1-18 Kerry 0-15 Michael Corry reporting live from Croke Park. A statue, freedom of the city, even a golden cleric! Time to give Stephen Cluxton what he deserves. Let’s start with Footballer of the Year 2019. The ‘drive for five’ is complete, Dublin have etched their names into GAA folklore and the Parnells man has lifted Sam Maguire for …

Dublin 1-16 Kerry 1-16 Michael Corry reporting live from Croke Park. The drive for five will have to wait another while as Kerry and Dublin played out a fascinating draw in Croke Park. Goal chances, goals scored, missed penalties and red cards. That was just the first half of this pulsating All-Ireland football final between Dublin and Kerry in Croke …

Who would want to be a goalkeeper anyway? A good performance isn’t always worthy of praise while every mistake is carefully dissected under a microscope. It really does takes a special type of breed to go between the sticks.  On Saturday, Westmeath defeated Laois in the Division 3 League final on a scoreline of 1-13 to 0-13. It was a …

With the 2018 Allianz Football League consigned to history, counties’ preparations are gathering pace in the run-up to the summer. Undoubtedly the standout football tie for the month of April is in Connacht. Last year’s All-Ireland finalists Mayo face off against the beaten League finalists Galway in a mouthwatering clash in Castlebar. Galway have beaten their neighbours the last two summers, …

Ahead of the final of the Allianz Football Leagues this weekend, we look at the standout performers of the Division 1 campaign. Who do you think should make the team? 1. Rory Beggan (Monaghan) Remarkably, Monaghan only conceded one goal in seven games across the campaign. This is a stat which forms the backbone for their impressive third-place finish in …

The four main talking from this weekends Allianz football League action.

John Horan is facing into his three-year term as GAA President with a long to-do list. The Dubliner will guide the association in the coming years, in what will undoubtedly be a challenging period for the GAA. One of the main concerns is just how non-competitive elements of the football championship are becoming. The topic of a tiered championship is taboo …

Kerry fell to Dublin by 12 points yesterday in Croke Park, as the Kingdom now face a scrap to maintain their Division 1 status for 2019. Kerry are now out of contention in terms of reaching the final, as they sit in sixth position with two wins after five games. While Kerry still have players to come back into the …

Jim Gavin wasn’t too impressed with the decision to award and uphold Michael Fitzsimons’ red card against Mayo… Dublin overcame Kerry at Croke Park yesterday after yet another powerful second-half display. The Boys in Blue upped it a gear to avenge their defeat in last year’s final, as they now look forward to the meeting with Galway next week. Jim Gavin’s …

Brian Barry reports from Croke Park as Dublin saw off Kerry on a scoreline of 2-17 to 0-11. All-Ireland champions Dublin entertained Kerry today at Croke Park, as Jim Gavin’s side had a point to prove given that the last time the two sides met, it was the Kingdom who came out on top in last year’s Allianz National League …

One week late, round 5 of the Allianz National Football League got underway, with six games down for decision on Saturday night. In Division 1, Donegal travelled to Omagh to take on Tyrone, with both sides eager to gain their second win of the campaign and allay relegation fears. It was the home team who came out on top, as …

Limerick hurling is facing into a massive week. On Sunday, their senior hurlers take on Galway in Salthill, with the winners gaining promotion to Division 1A for 2019. To put the scale of the game in context, the Treaty haven’t been in hurling’s top tier since 2010. Six days later, the hurlers of Na Piarsaigh face off against Cuala in …