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Niall Grimley reflects on a year of triumph and tragedy
By John Harrington This week summed up what’s been a strange year of incredible highs and devastating lows for Armagh footballer, Niall Grimley. On Tuesday there was a one-year anniversary mass for his brother Patrick, sister-in-law Ciera, and family friend Ciara McElvanna, who all tragically died in a car accident
Friday 15 November 2024
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Domhnall Nugent helping others get ahead of the game
By John Harrington
When Domhnall Nugent walked into Cuan Mhuire rehab centre in Newry as a homeless alcohol and cocaine addict in 2019, his life was at rock-bottom.
At that moment he had two options. Continue down a road that could only lead to a tragic end or ask for
Thursday 14 November 2024
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Daithí Hayes enjoying Martin's managerial adventure
By Cian O’Connell
For Daithí Hayes there is joy in the journey.
Managing St Martin’s is busy, but rewarding. Balancing life and sport is a constant challenge. Still, Hayes finds a way.
When a Wexford SHC title is added to the collection, it makes everything worthwhile. The nature of hurling,
Wednesday 13 November 2024
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Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh still not sure she'll be back in 2025
By John Harrington
Kerry LGFA star, Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh, still hasn’t decided whether she’ll continue to play for the Kingdom in 2025.
Now 32, the Corca Dhuibhne woman wade her senior debut for Kerry as a 16-year-old back in 2008 and finally won her first All-Ireland senior title this year.
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Clare's Conlon made of the right stuff
By John Harrington
Clare defender, John Conlon, has been named the 2024 Hurling Personality of the Year by the Gaelic Writers’ Association.
As the name of the award suggests, it’s a recognition of more than just a hurler’s ability on the field of play.
That’s part of it, of course,
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Niall Grimley reflects on a year of triumph and tragedy
By John Harrington
This week summed up what’s been a strange year of incredible highs and devastating lows for Armagh footballer, Niall Grimley.
On Tuesday there was a one-year anniversary mass for his brother Patrick, sister-in-law Ciera, and family friend Ciara McElvanna, who all tragically died in a car accident
15 November 2024
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Domhnall Nugent helping others get ahead of the game
By John Harrington
When Domhnall Nugent walked into Cuan Mhuire rehab centre in Newry as a homeless alcohol and cocaine addict in 2019, his life was at rock-bottom.
At that moment he had two options. Continue down a road that could only lead to a tragic end or ask for
14 November 2024
hurling
Daithí Hayes enjoying Martin's managerial adventure
By Cian O’Connell
For Daithí Hayes there is joy in the journey.
Managing St Martin’s is busy, but rewarding. Balancing life and sport is a constant challenge. Still, Hayes finds a way.
When a Wexford SHC title is added to the collection, it makes everything worthwhile. The nature of hurling,
13 November 2024
