football
Preview: All-Ireland SFC Final - Armagh v Galway
Sunday July 28 All-Ireland SFC Final Armagh v Galway, Croke Park, 3.30pm, RTE/BBC A novel All-Ireland SFC pairing carries real intrigue. That Armagh and Galway have plenty of recent championship history too, merely adds to the sense of anticipation. This promises to be a hard fought and compelling encounter. Since
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hurling
Hurling thriving in progressive Coolera-Strandhill club
By Cian O’Connell
These are exciting times for Coolera-Strandhill. Last year the senior footballers won a county title for the first time since 2005. That brought hope and excitement, while the adult hurling team in the club continue to make an impact.
Saturday’s CúChulainn League Connacht Division Two Final against
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football
Dylan McHugh 's patience is being rewarded
By Cian O'Connell
The 2017 All-Ireland U21 Football Championship was something else.
Dublin, Galway, Kerry, and Donegal won the provincial championships with star studded teams. Ultimately, Dublin triumphed on the national stage, but the four counties benefited enormously in the long run.
Significant senior inter-county careers have been forged by
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football
Aidan Forker: 'It only becomes special if you win it'
By John Harrington
Aidan Forker has learned the value of channelling the emotion of sport in the most productive way.
It wasn’t an overnight process. Earlier in his career there were a couple of times he saw red that he still looks a bit rueful about when he recalls them.
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football
All Ireland Football Final Anorak's Almanac
By Cian Murphy
Galway’s complicated first crown
Galway’s first All-Ireland senior football title came at the expense of Mayo!
The year was 1925 in what was a chaotic campaign. It took 11 matches to decide the Connacht championship alone, with Roscommon and Sligo meeting six times in all in the
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football
Pádraic Joyce is always eager to help Galway
By Cian O’Connell
"It's easier as a player because you only worry about yourself,” Galway manager Pádraic Joyce says ahead of Sunday’s eagerly anticipated All-Ireland SFC Final against Armagh at Croke Park.
During a decorated playing career in maroon and white, Joyce starred in two All-Ireland wins, but now sees
Thursday 25 July 2024
football
Steven McDonnell: 'It is an enjoyable place to be'
By Cian O’Connell
Kieran McGeeney’s drive and desire for Armagh football endures. As a former playing colleague, Steven McDonnell knows the time and energy McGeeney has invested in improving Armagh at every level.
So, reaching the 2024 All-Ireland SFC Final against Galway merely showcases McGeeney’s commitment to the cause. As
Thursday 25 July 2024
football
This Armagh the team that McGeeney built
By John Harrington
Bringing Armagh to Sunday’s All-Ireland Senior Football Final is a serious feat of management by Kieran McGeeney, his coaches, and selectors.
Over a 10-year period he’s painstakingly built a panel of real quality and depth despite not having the benefit of a reliable conveyor belt of talent
Thursday 25 July 2024
football
Kevin Walsh still passionate about sport
By Cian O’Connell
For most of the time since 2009, Kevin Walsh has been involved in inter-county management and coaching.
The Killannin clubman, who was in charge of Galway between 2015 and 2019, is enjoying the build up to Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC Final against Armagh.
That Walsh assisted several of
Wednesday 24 July 2024
football
Paddy Christie steps down as Longford manager
By Cian O'Connell
Paddy Christie has stepped down as manager of the Longford senior football team.
The former Dublin star took charge of Longford in August 2022 and enjoyed his stint with the midlanders'.
Longford GAA released a statement confirming Christie's departure. "It was a very difficult decision as I
Wednesday 24 July 2024
football
Football and friendships key for Concannon
By Cian O'Connell
Sport is always on the agenda in St Jarlath's.
In the 90s a particularly exciting crop were being developed. Three of them will stand on the line at Croke Park on Sunday. Padraic Joyce, John Divilly, and John Concannon are still serving the game in Galway.
During
Wednesday 24 July 2024
football
Armagh's long and winding road to All-Ireland Sunday
By John Harrington
‘Freed from Desire’ by Gala has become the Armagh football team’s anthem ever since it was boomed across the Croke Park sound-system after their All-Ireland semi-final victory over Kerry.
Hill 16 bounced and you worried for the safety of the Armagh patrons in the upper tiers of
Wednesday 24 July 2024
football
McNulty praises McGeeney and Joyce's significant contributions
By Cian O’Connell
As a senior inter-county manager with Laois, Justin McNulty knows about the value, importance, and pressure associated with high level sport.
So, on All-Ireland SFC Final week, McNulty is eager to acknowledge the contributions made by Armagh’s Kieran McGeeney and Galway’s Pádraic Joyce.
Reaching Sunday’s decider at
Tuesday 23 July 2024
hurling
Tony Kelly voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week
Tony Kelly has been voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week.
The Clare captain received 10,153 votes on the GAA’s Official Instagram page which put him ahead of Cork's Robert Downey (4,819), and Banner corner back Conor Leen (3,269).
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Tony Kelly (Clare)
Clare captain Tony Kelly led by example in
Tuesday 23 July 2024
football
Paul Clancy excited about Galway's potential
By Cian O'Connell
Paul Clancy won two All-Ireland SFC medals with Galway in 1998 and 2001.
During the following decade, Clancy repeatedly delivered for Maigh Cuilinn on the pitch. In recent times, though, he enjoyed a successful four year stint as club chairman, including a couple of Galway SFC triumphs.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
football
Rob Finnerty relishing Galway adventure
By Cian O'Connell
A couple of hundred yards from the house he grew up in, Rob Finnerty sits to chat about representing Galway in an All-Ireland SFC Final.
The press event takes place 10 days before an eagerly anticipated encounter with Armagh, but Finnerty is cool, calm, and collected. Football
Tuesday 23 July 2024
hurling
Darren Gleeson steps down as Antrim hurling manager
By Cian O'Connell
Darren Gleeson has stepped down as manager of the Antrim senior hurling team.
During his time in charge of the Saffrons, the Portroe clubman guided Antrim to two Joe McDonagh Cup victories.
In a statement released on Monday morning, Gleeson reflected on a satisfying stint with Antrim,
Monday 22 July 2024
football
McKeever hails McGeeney's 'insane' committment to the cause
By John Harrington
Armagh selector Ciaran McKeever is in awe of the huge amount of work that Kieran McGeeney has put into his role as team manager over the course of the last 10 years.
The picture he paints is of someone whose dedication to the job borders on obsessiveness
Monday 22 July 2024
hurling
Shane O'Donnell: 'It is just incredible'
By Cian O'Connell
"It is just an incredible day," Shane O'Donnell says about Clare's All-Ireland SHC Final win over Cork at Croke Park.
Clare's passion and persistence was rewarded at GAA headquarters with O'Donnell, once again, occupying a central role for Brian Lohan's outfit. "I think you slog away for
Monday 22 July 2024
hurling
Tony Kelly: 'It was a savage win'
By Cian O'Connell
"It was a savage win, the whole occasion, the game itself," Clare captain Tony Kelly reflected about an All-Ireland SHC Final that went the distance at Croke Park.
Clare and Cork contributed handsomely to a classic and compelling match, but the Banner prevailed. "It was billed that
Monday 22 July 2024
hurling
Brian Lohan: 'We had great faith in the group'
By Cian O'Connell
Brian Lohan's passion and perseverance was rewarded at Croke Park.
Clare, inspired by captain Tony Kelly, found a way to win an absorbing All-Ireland SHC Final against Cork.
Lohan acknowledged the depth of the Clare panel following a compelling contest at GAA headquarters. “We had great faith
Sunday 21 July 2024
hurling
Ryan proud of Cork's display
By Cian O'Connell
Despite suffering a narrow defeat, following an epic encounter, Cork manager Pat Ryan was proud of the performance his team summoned in an the All-Ireland SHC Final at Croke Park.
A compelling match went the distance at GAA headquarters with Clare eventually prevailing by the narrowest of
Sunday 21 July 2024
hurling
All-Ireland SHC Final: Clare win epic encounter
All Ireland SHC Final
Clare 3-29 Cork 1-34
By Cian O’Connell
One of the greatest ever All-Ireland SHC deciders, eventually concluded with Tony Kelly climbing the Hogan Stand steps to collect the Liam MacCarthy Cup.
A compelling contest, that raged with intensity from first whistle until last, ended in a
Sunday 21 July 2024
football
Kerry through to third consecutive TG4 All-Ireland SFC Final
TG4 LGFA All-Ireland SFC semi-final
KERRY 1-8 ARMAGH 0-7
By Daire Walsh
Niamh Ní Chonchúir grabbed a 16th minute goal at Glenisk O’Connor Park as Kerry advanced to a third consecutive TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final with a triumph against Armagh.
Five points to the good at the midway
Saturday 20 July 2024
football
Galway through to TG4 LGFA All-Ireland SFC Final
TG4 LGFA All-Ireland SFC semi-final
GALWAY 2-7 CORK 0-10
By Daire Walsh
Róisín Leonard and Ailbhe Davoren struck the crucial first half goals at Glenisk O’Connor Park as Galway returned to a TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship decider for the first time since 2019 with a semi-final victory over Cork.
Saturday 20 July 2024
hurling
Tony Kelly enjoying Clare journey
By Cian O'Connell
"The appreciation of how hard it is, that's the biggest thing I've learned from 2013 'til now," Tony Kelly says about returning to an All-Ireland SHC Final with Clare.
Kelly was part of an exciting crop of emerging Clare hurlers, who celebrated national glory at senior and
Saturday 20 July 2024
hurling
All-Ireland SHC Final - five key battles
By John Harrington
Sunday’s All-Ireland Final is bound to be a game of very fine margins and there’s every chance it’ll be decided in the end by the outcome of some real box-office individual battles.
Here’s betting that the victorious team will be the one that comes out in top
Friday 19 July 2024
hurling
Preview: All-Ireland SHC Final - Clare v Cork
Sunday July 21
All-Ireland SHC Final
Clare v Cork, Croke Park, 3.30pm, RTE/BBC
Who will place their flag on the summit of the hurling world on Sunday?
Clare, last victorious in 2013, staged a remarkable last comeback mission at the penultimate stage, reeling off six points in a row to
Friday 19 July 2024
hurling
Cadogan excited about intriguing decider
By Cian O'Connell
Another intriguing Sunday afternoon looms at Croke Park.
Before the All-Ireland SHC Final, 'The Warm Up' pre match show takes place from 2pm, including analysis from former inter-county stars Eoin Cadogan, Podge Collins, and John 'Bubbles' O'Dwyer.
An eagerly anticipated encounter between Cork and Clare is capturing
Friday 19 July 2024
hurling
David Reidy remains eager to learn and improve
By Cian O'Connell
"I've been on the panel since 2014 so 10, 11 years and it’s my first All-Ireland final," David Reidy responds when asked about what it means to reach Sunday's Croke Park decider against Cork.
Reidy joined the Clare squad shortly after the 2013 triumph, a time when
Friday 19 July 2024
football
Joyce hopeful Kelly will be available
By Cian O'Connell
Galway manager Padraic Joyce is hopeful captain Seán Kelly will be available to play some part in the All-Ireland SFC Final against Armagh at Croke Park on July 28.
The Maigh Cuilinn clubman was a substitute for the Semi-Final win over Donegal, but has subsequently trained with
Thursday 18 July 2024
football
Sean Hurson to referee All-Ireland SFC Final
The GAA are delighted to confirm that Sean Hurson from Tyrone will be the referee for the 2024 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final on July 28th, between Armagh and Galway, in what will be Sean’s second Senior Final.
Sean is a member of the Galbally Pearses club and has
Thursday 18 July 2024
football
France GAA team embarking on Dublin tour
By Cian O’Connell
A France GAA team features in three challenge games in Dublin in the coming days.
Matches against Portobello, Na Fianna, an Beann Eadair have been organised by the travelling group, comprising of players from France.
Stephen Hegarty, France GAA secretary, explains the passion that exists for Gaelic
Thursday 18 July 2024
hurling
The Big Interview - Anthony Daly
By Tom Stakelum
As the 2024 GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final comes into view, the Rebel Army and the Banner battalion are preparing for battle. It’s been 11 years for Clare and 19 years for Cork. A long time coming you might say.
How about 81 years? This was
Thursday 18 July 2024
hurling
Brian Lohan: 'We get a response from our supporters'
By Cian O'Connell
Brian Lohan is fully aware that there is something special about All-Ireland SHC Final day.
Clare and Cork will bring colour and hope to Croke Park on Sunday. Lohan, who won two All-Irelands during a glittering playing career, accepts that the occasion needs to be embraced by
Thursday 18 July 2024
feature
It's all about the journey for Patrick Horgan
By John Harrington
It’s the Monday after Cork have beaten Limerick in the All-Ireland SHC semi-final, and we’re in Páirc Uí Chaoimh for their All-Ireland Final media night.
Patrick Horgan walks into the auditorium with the sort of easy, confident stroll that evokes a Hollywood gunslinger entering a saloon.
He
Thursday 18 July 2024
hurling
1747 letter the first written reference to hurling played outside of Ireland
By John Harrington
A letter detailing the first reference of Gaelic games being played outside of Ireland is part of the Foundations to Future exhibition currently on display at the GAA Museum in Croke Park.
The letter, dated in 1747, was sent by the Marquis de Lostanges, a French brigadier,
Wednesday 17 July 2024
hurling
Shane O'Donnell still going strong for Clare
By Cian O'Connell
It sounds simple, but Shane O'Donnell just knows these weeks must be enjoyed.
Getting ready for an All-Ireland SHC Final is a challenge O'Donnell is ready, willing, and able to embrace. "That’s my overriding thought process over the last couple of days, these weeks are something to
Wednesday 17 July 2024