McHugh hits the net in Donegal victory away to 14-man Cavan
Donegal 1-16 Cavan 0-11 DONEGAL HAD TO rescue a draw at home to Dublin last Sunday but they had no problem in picking up full points tonight at Kingspan Breffni Park and condemned Cavan to another Allianz Division 1 football league defeat. Promoted last season from the second tier, Cavan again endured a tough night…
‘We’re a better team than we showed tonight’: Downbeat Rochford puts on a brave face
Kevin O’Brien reports from Croke Park STEPHEN ROCHFORD DIDN’T need to say a word when he stepped out to face the media under the Hogan Stand. His face said it all. This was billed as a serious chance for Mayo to experience beating Dublin for the first time since 2012, but they didn’t come close.…
‘I admire his bravery because we’ve been through that path ourselves’
Kevin O’Brien reports from Croke Park DEREK MCGRATH BELIEVES Waterford were the architects of their lethargic start against Dublin last night. The Deise had a poor first half and, despite leading by 1-1 to 0-0 as many fans were still making their way into the stadium, they found themselves five points behind after 19 minutes.…
Step one of Slaughtneil’s dream double in honour of ‘main man looking down’
“IT’S MAGICAL, IT’S crazy.” They’re just two of the words that spring to mind when Slaughtneil’s Louise Dougan is asked about the past few months. Louise Dougan. Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO The small Derry club have been the talk of the country recently. 2016 was something else. They completed an historic Ulster treble, winning provincial senior…
5 talking points after dominant Dublin blow Mayo away at Croke Park
1. Dublin deliver an ominous statement of intent A routine win over Cavan, digging out a draw against Tyrone and being pegged back by Donegal – those have been the features of Dublin’s 2017 league campaign to date. But last night was when they upped the ante and delivered a crushing win that vaults them…
‘You wouldn’t do it to a greyhound’: McCaffrey’s Sigerson Cup overload annoys Gavin
Kevin O’Brien reports from Croke Park Click Here: parramatta eels jersey DUBLIN’S UNDEFEATED STREAK stretched to 33 games last night with a performance that will go down as one of their greatest under Jim Gavin. Gavin typically played down the manner of the victory, describing Dublin’s performance as “workmanlike” as the under-strength All-Ireland champions brushed…
No pancakes for Paddy Barnes, Martin O’Neill’s GAA career – it’s the sporting tweets of the week
1. Paddy Barnes Yea, no pancakes for me tonight… pic.twitter.com/AhClwDxsZx — Paddy Barnes OLY (@paddyb_ireland) February 28, 2017 Source: Paddy Barnes/Twitter Click Here: All Blacks Rugby Jersey 2. Paul McGrath May your pans be non sticky , your lemon be tangy and your flipping skills top notch…. #happypancaketuesday — Paul McGrath (@Paulmcgrath5) February 28, 2017…
1-6 for Geaney as Kerry triumph after two defeats but Roscommon stay bottom of the table
Kerry 1-19 Roscommon 1-13 Declan Rooney reports from Dr Hyde Park JAMES O’DONOGHUE KICKED three points from play in the second-half and Paul Geaney finished with 1-6 as Kerry dominated Roscommon to claim the vital two Division 1 points at Dr Hyde Park. 1-6 for Paul Geaney at Dr Hyde Park today. Source: James Crombie/INPHO…
Clare footballers secure famous league win over Cork with O’Dea and Malone grabbing goals
Clare 2-11 Cork 0-9 Peter O’Connell reports from Cusack Park, Ennis THE CLARE FOOTBALLERS scored a famous win over Cork in Ennis this afternoon, beating their opponents in the league for the first time since 1994. Clare played exceptionally well in the second half to record their second win of the season and benefited from…
Kildare’s goal rush topples Fermanagh, as Down pull off shock away result to crush Derry
KILDARE RETURNED TO winning ways as they hit the net four times, with the goals enough to separate them from Fermanagh. Tommy Moolick hit the net twice. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO The result sees them return to the top of the Division 2 table. The game was ultimately won during a 14-minute period which saw the…