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Jack Byrne scored one of the goals, as Shamrock Rovers knocked Brann out of the Europa League. Who scored the other goal for the Irish side? Ronan Finn Dan Carr Dylan Watts Gary O'Neill David Duval registered the worst British Open round in 22 years on Thursday. What did he finish the day on? 15…
Camogie association ‘continue to liaise’ with Waterford after damning statement on fixture notice
THE CAMOGIE ASSOCIATION say they are “continuing to liaise” with Waterford, after a damning statement was released in relation to notice of a major fixture this weekend. The Déise are facing Cork this Sunday at Walsh Park in the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Camogie Championship [throw-in, 5.30pm]. This is to accommodate Cork dual players who are involved…
Two changes to Kerry side for Donegal Super 8s showdown in Croke Park
KERRY MANAGER PETER Keane has made two changes to his side to face Donegal in their Super 8s showdown at Croke Park on Sunday [throw-in 4pm]. The Kingdom laid down a serious marker of intent in their Super 8s opener against Mayo last weekend, coming out on top on a scoreline of 1-22 to 0-15…
Archer’s 3-8 steers Dublin young guns to first-ever Leinster U20 crown against Laois
Dublin 4-18 Laois 0-17 Conor McKenna reports from O’Connor Park, Tullamore DUBLIN’S U20 FOOTBALLERS were crowned Leinster champions for the first time in their history, after a 13-point victory over Laois in what were wet conditions for football in O’Connor Park, Tullamore. Ciaran Archer was magnificent for the victors scoring 3-8 over the course of…
Success stories, life lessons, turbulent times and silver linings: Wexford’s dual diamond
AT ONE STAGE earlier this year, Wexford dual star Chloe Foxe was lining out for six different teams; playing both camogie and football for club, county and for college. Wexford camogie star Chloe Foxe. Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO Often under the spotlight for fixture clashes and other negative circumstances beyond their control, the insane talent and…
McEntee shows hand for Meath’s Super 8s showdown with Mayo
MEATH ARE UNCHANGED once again ahead of tomorrow’s Super 8s showdown with Mayo at Croke Park. Andy McEntee’s side are bidding to secure their first points in Group 2 following their 2-19 to 1-13 loss to Donegal in Ballybofey last weekend. The Royals face a Mayo side who are also winless after they fell to…
‘If you call Diarmuid Connolly a maverick, I’d take that maverick every day of the week’
Source: Eoin Lúc Ó Ceallaigh “THERE’S A LOT of talk about that going around and has been since. But I saw nothing at stake for myself and nothing at stake for him. Everybody was talking about a gamble you were taking. I could see no gamble with a player like that. I mean, he’d walk…
No Connolly but Brogan makes bench as Gavin names Dublin team for Roscommon clash
DIARMUID CONNOLLY WILL not make his highly-anticipated Dublin return this afternoon, with Jim Gavin naming an unchanged starting XV for his side’s Super 8s meeting with Roscommon [throw-in 7pm]. Following Dublin’s opening Super 8s win against Cork a week ago, manager Gavin confirmed that Connolly had returned to the fold and was training with the…
McGeary comes in for Tyrone in Super 8s clash against Cork
TYRONE BOSS MICKEY Harte has made one change to his team for this evening’s clash against Cork. Kieran McGeary comes in to replace Michael Cassidy on the half-back line, while All-Star nominee Tiernan McCann returns from injury to take his place on the bench. The game against the Rebels throws-in at 5pm in Croke Park. Tyrone…
McBrearty’s consistent class proves that Donegal are nowhere close to a one-man team
AS THINGS STAND, Donegal are tipped to be Dublin’s biggest threat to their five-in-a-row dreams. Donegal players celebrating their back-to-back Ulster SFC success. Source: James Crombie/INPHO They defended their Ulster crown with a clinical display against Cavan and have made a winning start to their Super 8s campaign. Meath had their pulses racing for most…