‘He’s a proven winner’ – Ex-Kildare star backs Kerry’s O’Connor for manager position
FORMER KILDARE STAR Tadhg Fennin has backed Kerry All-Ireland winning boss Jack O’Connor to take over the Lilywhites, saying he is “a proven winner.” Tadhg Fennin in action for Kildare in 2003. Source: INPHO O’Connor looks set to become the new manager after it was announced this week that the management committee of Kildare GAA…
‘Well, if we have to win it ugly, then we’re set up to win it ugly’ – former Tipp keeper
“IT’S STARTING TO build up,” former Tipperary goalkeeper Brendan Cummins smiles when he’s asked how things are back home. It’s All-Ireland hurling final week. Tipperary-Kilkenny, Liam Sheedy-Brian Cody, what’s not to love? The mood down that way is heightening and heightening, that’s for sure. Two days to go. “It’s gas actually because before Wexford played…
2018 All-Ireland hurling champions and 2019 finalists New York-bound for Super 11s
2018 ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS Limerick, 2019 finalists Kilkenny and Tipperary and reigning Leinster champions Wexford are all set to battle it out in New York this November. After back-to-back editions in Boston’s Fenway Park, won by Clare and Limerick respectively, Citi Field in Queens, New York, will host this year’s Super 11s hurling classic for the…
‘It was such a big part of my life, it’s weird that I got up one day and walked away’
ONE SPORT’S LOSS is another’s gain. Over the past few years, many in women’s soccer circles across the length and breadth of the country may mourn the fact that Cork star Amy O’Connor no longer plays the game. An integral part of the Ireland U19 team that made history by reaching the semi-finals of the…
‘I knew in my heart which way I was going to go. I’m happy now I stuck with the one’
AS THE CURTAIN came down on Caitriona Cormican’s 2018, she made a big decision. Camogie or football? Football or camogie? The dual star, who works as a doctor, knew one had to give way at senior inter-county level. Caitriona Cormican with her mother, Kitty, and sister, Antoinette, at the launch of the ‘Go Together’ campaign.…
Free-scoring Meath bag 4-20 to set up All-Ireland Intermediate final against Tipperary
Meath 4-20 Roscommon 1-12 Dáire Walsh reports from Nowlan Park MEATH WILL FACE Tipperary in the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final after they produced a powerhouse display in overcoming Roscommon at Nowlan Park. The attacking quartet of Emma Duggan, Orla Byrne, Fiona O’Neill and Vicki Wall all scored goals for Meath, who will be seeking…
Condon’s 2-2 helps Tipperary seal Intermediate final spot with 10 point defeat of Sligo
Tipperary 3-15 Sligo 3-5 Daire Walsh reports from Nowlan Park TIPPERARY BOOKED THEIR place in the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship decider on September 15 with an accomplished victory against Sligo at Nowlan Park, Kilkenny. Thanks to star performances from Aisling McCarthy, Aishling Moloney and Caoimhe Condon, who top scored with 2-2, the Munster champions were…
Quilty stars with 1-9 as Kilkenny return to All-Ireland final for sixth time in seven seasons
Kilkenny 2-21 Tipperary 3-12 Daragh Ó Conchúir reports from LIT Gaelic Grounds, Limerick KILKENNY CAME GOOD in the second half to return to the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final for the sixth time in the last seven seasons. Michelle Quilty was the star of the show with a goal and nine points but…
Galway see off Cork and return to All-Ireland final for the first time in four years
Galway 0-14 Cork 1-10 Daragh Ó Conchúir reports from LIT Gaelic Grounds, Limerick GALWAY PRODUCED A performance of real steel to match their talent to return to the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final for the first time in four years. They already have National League honours under their belt and will be looking…
How Murphy and Hogan were primed for modern goalkeeping roles
THERE’S A PERCEPTION out there that the presence of Kilkenny and Tipperary in today’s All-Ireland hurling final means we’re in for a throwback game between two sides who don’t delve too much into tactics. While both Brian Cody and Liam Sheedy still hold traditional values, they’ve certainly moved along with the times. For instance, take…