‘They had a few pints Sunday night, had a few more Monday, there was a bit of black smoke at training’
A DECORATED KILKENNY All-Ireland winner and a Galway native who had been a stalwart in Dublin senior colours. Click Here: converse shop At the final whistle in Portlaoise yesterday, Eddie Brennan and Niall Corcoran embraced each other after helping mastermind as joyous an afternoon as Laois hurling has known for quite some time. The local…
3 senior players in Clare starting side to face Cork in Munster hurling semi-final
A TRIO OF players with recent senior experience have been named to start for the Clare side that take on Cork on Wednesday night in the Bord Gáis Energy Munster U20 hurling championship semi-final. Centre-forward Diarmuid Ryan was a regular in the Munster senior championship this season while midfielder Aidan McCarthy started in the recent…
The 27-year-old shining in the Mayo attack after finally delivering on his potential
THE SIGHT OF Andy Moran warming the bench for the full 70 minutes in Limerick on Saturday night gives an indication of Mayo’s increased strength in depth this season. The 2017 Footballer of the Year had already set-up Fionn McDonagh’s goal when he was whipped off before half-time in the previous round against Armagh. Conor…
Cork make two changes for Munster hurling semi-final against Clare
CORK HAVE THIS evening named their starting team for Wednesday’s Bord Gáis Energy Munster U20 hurling championship semi-final clash against Clare at Páirc Uí Rinn. Manager Denis Ring has made two changes to his side for the last four showdown, with Ger Millerick and Sean Twomey drafted into the starting XV from last week’s quarter-final…
‘It’s the best moment’ – 13 seasons, 151 games and now days of glory with the Laois hurlers
TAKING TO THE field in Croke Park last Sunday week was a milestone for Matthew Whelan. He had been a member of a Laois minor football squad that won the Leinster title there in 2005 but had carved a senior sporting identity as a hurler. Trips up to Dublin to GAA headquarters had been missing…
Tyrone boss issues apology over video of players singing rebel song during parade
Click:wps官网下载 TYRONE FOOTBALL BOSS Mickey Harte has issued an apology in relation to a video that emerged of some of his players singing a rebel song as a band parade passed their bus after an All-Ireland qualifier last Saturday. Tyrone defeated Cavan in a Round 4 tie and were en route home from that match…
Croke Park to host Ladies All-Ireland semi-finals for first time
THE LADIES ALL-Ireland senior semi-finals will be played in Croke Park for the first time ever this year. The historic news was confirmed at the launch of the 2019 TG4 All-Ireland championships today, with both semi-finals taking place at GAA headquarters as part of a double-header on Sunday 25 August. Holders Dublin are aiming to…
‘Worth it’ – Missing a Leaving Cert holiday to Magaluf for a first Leinster final with Dublin
RISING DUBLIN STAR Niamh Hetherton says missing out on a Leaving Cert holiday in Magaluf to play in her first senior Leinster final was “worth it.” Niamh Hetherton is on the rise with the Dublin Ladies. Source: Sam Barnes/SPORTSFILE The 18-year-old had planned a trip to the famous Spanish resort with her friends to celebrate…
Blow to Dublin’s three in-a-row bid after key losses but ‘good news’ for captain on injury front
THREE IN-A-ROW CHASING Dublin are relieved with the news that All-Ireland winning captain Sinéad Aherne’s injury isn’t as bad as initially feared, but they’ve been dealt another blow after All-Star Sinéad Finnegan’s departure from the panel. Click Here: brisbane broncos jersey In and out: Sinéad Aherne and Sinéad Finnegan. Source: Inpho. “Sinéad is just taking…
Fitzgerald Stadium capacity reduced by over 6,000 for Kerry’s Super 8s opener against Mayo
THE CAPACITY AT Fitzgerald Stadium will be reduced by 6,100 for the opening Super 8s clash between Mayo and Kerry this weekend. The decision has been taken due to issues relating to facilitating season ticket holders in the main stand, as well as a need for space where fans can move freely around the Killarney…