Month: September 2021

LOOKING BACK ON 2016 makes you realise that it was a sporting year that wasn’t short of incredible teams; both the old reliables that do the business year in year out, but also teams that caused major shocks and upsets. We took a look through some of the teams that really caught our eye this…

Where were Kenmare Shamrocks crowned intermediate champions this year? INPHO Galway Cork Kerry Clare What county are Killyclogher from? INPHO Tyrone Down Armagh Monaghan Where were Carbery Rangers celebrating this year? INPHO Waterford Wexford Tipperary Cork Name the county that Aughawillan are from? @AughawillanGAA Leitrim Sligo Mayo Longford Any idea what county senior final that…

AFTER 11 ALL-IRELAND senior wins, that Croke Park final whistle still sparks an emotional response. There’s no tedium for the Cork ladies footballers in their relentless stockpiling of national triumphs. For the longer-serving members of the team, their latest success last September held a great significance. “Every year is definitely getting that bit more special,”…

1. A third All-Ireland senior camogie title in four years for Cork’s Milford in March. Source: Donall Farmer/INPHO 2. All eyes on the ball during the National camogie league final between Kilkenny and Galway. Source: Donall Farmer/INPHO 3. A celebratory cartwheel by Briege Corkery after Cork pick up another ladies football league crown. Source: Donall…

Michael Murphy in action for Donegal. Source: Presseye/Donna McBride/INPHO DONEGAL FOOTBALLER MICHAEL Murphy is reported to be one of the Irish participants to feature in the 2017 edition of The Toughest Trade documentary, according to a report. Since its inception, The Toughest Trade has allowed Irish sport stars to sample other sports as part of…

What county are St Rynagh's from? INPHO Westmeath Roscommon Laois Offaly Any clue where county champions Ahascragh-Fohenagh are from? @AhasFohGAA Galway Mayo Clare Tipperary It was a year of county and provincial hurling glory for Mayfield. But where are they from? @MayfieldGAA Dublin Cork Waterford Kildare Name the county that O'Loughlin Gaels are located in?…

THE BIG PRIZES have been handed out across the various grades at club and inter-county levels. Hurling’s standard-bearers are Tipperary after a stunning summer campaign while Dublin swept all before them again to successfully retain their All-Ireland senior football championship crown. But for others, the winter months are filled with soul-searching, regrets and thoughts of…

PLENTY DRAMA, PLENTY success and plenty disappointment. 2016 was packed with standout club hurling moments, here are some of the pictures that capture it. 24 pictures that sum up the drama and colour of the 2016 club hurling year Previous 1 / 24Next All-Ireland senior semi-final Na Piarsaigh’s Cathal King comes to the assistance of…

DONEGAL MANAGER RORY Gallagher will be without the services of Leo McLoone in 2017 after the forward decided to make himself unavailable for selection. The former All-Ireland winner found himself out of favour last season and didn’t start any of Donegal’s Championship fixtures in 2016. McLoone, a key part of Jim McGuinness’ All-Ireland winning squad…

1. Finian Hanley with his daughter after the Connacht final The Galway defender gets to savour a first provincial title win in eight years with his five-month-old daughter Freya. Source: James Crombie/INPHO 2. Waterford’s Pauric Mahony is comforted after the defeat to Kilkenny The Deise sharpshooter struck 0-23 over the course of the All-Ireland semi-final…