‘This is the game he loves, this is the job he loves, this is the county he loves’
DUBLIN’S CONVINCING ALL-Ireland semi-final victory last August was seen by many as the death knell for Tyrone’s style of play. 12 months on though, they’re back in their first final in a decade with largely the same system. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Some new faces have been introduced to the Tyrone starting 15 but they remain…
‘It’d be great to see him get a few minutes but to even get back in the squad is a phenomenal achievement’
FOLLOWING DUBLIN’S FINAL Super 8s clash against Roscommon in Croke Park, there was one big talking point — Bernard Brogan’s return. Less than six months after suffering a devastating cruciate injury, he made a cameo appearance in the Sky Blue jersey as the three in-a-row champions closed out a 4-24 to 2-16 win. A serious…
Quiz: Can you recognise these Dublin and Tyrone footballers from All-Ireland final days?
IT’S ALL-IRELAND football final week with Dublin taking on Tyrone, the first time the counties have clashed in a decider since 1995. Dublin are bidding to claim Sam Maguire for the fourth year on the bounce, Tyrone are chasing a first title win since 2008. But away from this Sunday’s leading performers, can you recognise…
All-Ireland club champions Carnacon to discover their fate tomorrow night
Updated Aug 29th 2018, 6:50 PM Click Here: Papua New Guinea Rugby Shop CARNACON WILL DISCOVER the result of their appeal to the Connacht LGFA over their expulsion from the Mayo league and championship on Thursday night. The42 understands a Connacht Council appeals sub-committee will hear Carnacon’s case tomorrow and a decision will be made on the…
‘We were all there as players when you’re on your last legs and you’re not getting game time’
DECLAN DARCY HAS been Jim Gavin’s right-hand man since their U21 days when they delivered two All-Ireland titles to the capital. When Gavin took charge of the senior side in 2013, he brought Darcy on board as a selector and they’ve enjoyed some fruitful times since then. Sunday will mark their fifth All-Ireland senior final in…
‘Tyrone always believe, no matter how they’re going they always believe they can win’
DUBLIN’S POSITION AS favourites shows no sign of weakening but the identity of their opponents leaves Alan Brogan with a sense of caution before Sunday’s All-Ireland decider. He suffered enough in the early part of his playing career to leave him convinced that Tyrone will not lack confidence when they arrive in Croke Park. “Tyrone…
Soccer-focused Jim McGuinness says he’s not interested in Mayo job
JIM MCGUINNESS HAS insisted that he’s not interested in a return to GAA management at the minute, effectively ruling himself out of the running for the vacant Mayo job. Stephen Rochford announced that he was stepping down from his role as Mayo senior football manager on Monday, ending his three-year stint at the helm. And…
Carnacon hit out at ‘impulsive, heavy handed’ ban following appeal success
CARNACON HAVE CRITICISED the Mayo Ladies County Board for an “impulsive, heavy handed approach” in attempting to ban them from the 2018 club championship. The reigning county, provincial and All-Ireland senior club champions last night won their appeal and had the controversial ban overturned by the Connacht LGFA Council. County delegates voted overwhelmingly last week…
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‘Put yourself in his shoes – if your daughter had been murdered and that’s how someone in RTÉ behaved’
Source: James Crombie/INPHO CATHAL MCCARRON’S ABIDING memory from Tyrone’s last All-Ireland winning campaign was a scene in the Croke Park dressing room after they beat Wexford in the semi-final. McCarron, who was 19 at the time and in his first year on the senior panel, had just returned to the changing rooms under the Hogan Stand when…