Mickey Harte: Sky’s introduction to GAA has resulted in ‘more insightful analysis’
Updated Aug 6th 2019, 9:35 PM TYRONE MANAGER MICKEY has hardened his stance on RTÉ’s coverage of Gaelic Games, dismissing the common refrain that games such as Mayo’s win over Donegal on Saturday should be free-to-air. Asked about the issue, Harte responded, “Look, the GAA deal with who they want to deal with in terms…
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Donegal and Cork stars claim latest GAA player of the month awards
The PwC GAA/GPA Players of the Month for July, footballer Michael Murphy of Donegal, and hurler, Patrick Horgan of Cork. Source: Seb Daly/SPORTSFILE DONEGAL CAPTAIN MICHAEL Murphy and Cork star forward Patrick Horgan landed the PWC GAA/GPA player of the month awards for July earlier today. Although both sides are now out of their respective…
Murphy: ‘It’s gut-wrenching to finish the way we did and not perform to the level that we could’
THE GLISTENING TROPHY in Michael Murphy’s hand is little consolation for the Donegal captain after his side’s All-Ireland SFC exit at the weekend. Donegal captain Michael Murphy. Source: Seb Daly/SPORTSFILE Four days after their season came crashing down in Castlebar, the Glenswilly man is in Dublin to collect a player of the month award for…
‘Top-class’ Rochford and ‘older statesmen’ – Donegal captain hopeful for continuity in 2020
DONEGAL STAR MICHAEL Murphy is hopeful for continuity in the set-up after the curtain came down on their season last weekend. Their 2019 All-Ireland SFC exit came after a four-point defeat to Mayo in Castlebar on Saturday evening. A massive talking point in the lead-up to that crunch Super 8s showdown was Stephen Rochford’s involvement…
From 2017 All-Ireland final to mass player walkout, Mayo now clawing their way back to the top
THE LAST TWO years have been a rollercoaster ride for the Mayo ladies. Mayo have been on a whirlwind journey. Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO From an All-Ireland senior final appearance in September 2017 to a mass player walkout and a row rumbling on last summer, the Green and Red have experienced the highest of highs and…
Young Kilkenny forward in fitness battle ahead of All-Ireland final
BILL SHEEHAN IS facing a race against time to be fit for the All-Ireland SHC final against Tipperary on Sunday week. The Dicksboro forward, who made his debut in 2018, suffered a “tweak” in his hamstring at training last week according to manager Brian Cody. “Bill did tweak his hamstring the other night so we’ll…
Has Horan got the trick up his sleeve that’s required for Mayo to dethrone the Dubs?
James Horan ahead of the Super 8s clash with Donegal. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO WHEN ROSCOMMON WERE preparing for Mayo in the 2017 All-Ireland quarter-final, the last thing they expected was to see Lee Keegan trotting out to pick up Enda Smith at midfield. They were ready for a number of different contingencies in terms of…
17 seasons and two All-Stars: Moran still proving his worth for Mayo at 35
WHEN ANDY MORAN sat down with members of the media earlier this summer, he was defiant about his place in inter-county football. Andy Moran continues to deliver for Mayo. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO “I still think I’m good enough,” he said. “I wouldn’t be back if I didn’t. I still think I have a lot to…
Mayo, Cork, Kerry and Galway unveil sides for All-Ireland minor semi-finals
MAYO, CORK, KERRY and Galway have all shown their hand ahead of this weekend’s Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor semi-finals in Croke Park. The Green and Red young guns face Cork [throw-in 3pm] ahead of the highly anticipated senior last four meeting of Mayo and Dublin at HQ this evening, while the Kerry minors’ bid for…