Kerry continue strong form as Clifford grabs 1-4 in defeat of Roscommon
Kerry 2-15 Roscommon 1-12 KERRY WILL FACE Tyrone in the Division 1 semi-finals, while Roscommon will come up against against Armagh in their battle to retain top flight status. Kerry made it three games unbeaten in the Allianz Football League as goals from David Clifford and Joe O’Connor guided them past Roscommon in Dr Hyde…
‘You’ve got to stop’ – Fitzgerald criticises media coverage of close contacts issue with Clare
Updated May 30th 2021, 10:15 PM DAVY FITZGERALD HAS criticised the media coverage of the story regarding Covid-19 cases in his Wexford squad and the close contacts which followed in Clare. The Wexford hurling boss says he believes the matter to be now closed and insists that the HSE “answered their things” in relation to…
‘It’s a joke if you ask me’ – Joyce livid that Galway must travel to Monaghan for relegation play-off
GALWAY MANAGER PÁDRAIC Joyce said that ‘it’s a joke’ that they have to travel to Monaghan for their relegation play-off and he doesn’t believe Séamus McEnaney’s men should have home advantage after breaking Covid rules around training during lockdown. Click Here: qld maroons rugby store “I’m just after being told it is away because they…
Kerry moving nicely as Tyrone clash looms and Roscommon’s fight for survival
1. Kerry continue good form KERRY HAD A place in the Division 1 semi-finals virtually sealed prior to yesterday’s trip to Roscommon, but they got the job done to make it three games unbeaten. David Clifford celebrates his late goal. Source: James Crombie/INPHO Peter Keane estimated after the game he used 30 players over the…
‘I can see how my comments were hurtful and embarrassing’ – Clare GAA treasurer issues apology
THE CLARE GAA board treasurer has issued an apology over comments made about an Éire Óg Ennis club man who raised €4,000 for the provision of post-training food for the county’s U20 hurling team. At last week’s Clare county board meeting, treasurer Michael Gallagher was reported to have questioned if the fundraising by Niall O’Connor…
Joy at playing in front of fans again and no plans to pursue AFLW opportunity
ARMAGH STAR AND Ladies Footballer of the Year Aimee Mackin says “it’s nice” to have supporters attending GAA matches again following the latest easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Armagh star forward Aimee Mackin. Source: Sportsfile From 7 June in the Republic of Ireland, up to 200 people will be allowed attend outdoor events at venues which…
From Tommy Murphy Cup debut to Division 1 bid in 15th season as Clare star
THE DAVID TUBRIDY story with the Clare senior footballers began in July 2007. It was the era of the Tommy Murphy Cup, a time when the bottom tier teams were unwanted in the All-Ireland qualifiers and condemned to a secondary competitive life. Clare were trying to gather themselves after being upset by Waterford in the…
Irish rugby’s loss is Dublin football’s gain as ‘fine athlete’ Tyrrell lights up the league
WHEN DUBLIN NAMED their first team of 2021, number 17 certainly caught the eye. Hannah Tyrrell (Na Fianna) Hannah Tyrrell (centre) facing Cork at the weekend. Source: Ken Sutton/INPHO Best known for her stunning exploits with Irish rugby teams of late, the 30-year-old was back in the Sky Blues ladies football set-up. Her inclusion on…
‘It was very bizarre’ – Roscommon concede goal after water break with ball put into empty net
ROSCOMMON STAR JENNY Higgins has recalled the “very bizarre” goal they conceded against Down in their league clash on Sunday, in which the Ulster side kicked the ball into an empty net while their opponents were still returning from the first water break. Roscommon conceded a very strange goal in their league clash with Down.…
‘She is so inspirational’ – Praise for Roscommon footballer on speaking out about cervical cancer battle
ROSCOMMON FOOTBALLER JENNY Higgins has paid tribute to her county team-mate Rochelle Mullaney for her bravery in speaking publicly about her battle with cervical cancer. Mullaney spoke candidly and openly about her illness last week, after the 27-year-old was diagnosed with stage 3 of the cancer in February. She had been suffering from an ache…