RTÉ confirm nominees for 2018 Team of the Year and Young Sportsperson of the Year
FOLLOWING A YEAR of unprecedented success in Irish sport at home and on the international stage, RTÉ have confirmed their respective shortlists for Team of the Year and Young Sportsperson of the Year. Last week the broadcaster released its 13-person shortlist for Sportsperson of the Year, with tonight’s announcement completing the lineup for this week’s…
Kenny’s reign as Dublin hurling boss up and running with Carlow win
Click:2 ATA Hyperbaric Chamber For SaleDublin 2-21 Carlow 1-16 NEW DUBLIN HURLING manager Mattie Kenny watched his side open their 2019 season with a comfortable Walsh Cup victory over Carlow at Netwatch Cullen Park this evening. Click Here: classic gaa shirts Kenny, who guided Cuala to back-to-back All-Ireland club titles, took over from Pat Gilroy…
Westmeath now optimistic of star forward’s return for league campaign
A WEEK AFTER appearing to rule John Heslin out of his plans for the foreseeable future, Westmeath manager Jack Cooney has indicated that the star forward may feature next season after all. Cooney stated last week that the St Loman’s clubman would not be available to Westmeath in 2019 due to his PhD studies, but he…
Ex-Kerry senior joins Anthony Cunningham’s Roscommon football set-up
FORMER KERRY SENIOR Conor Cox has joined up with the Roscommon footballers for 2019. The talented forward played senior league with the Kingdom in 2015 and has been in and around the panel, and has three All-Ireland junior titles to his name from 2012, 2015 and 2017. He contributed greatly to all three wins, most…
2017 Galway U21 hurling final to be played on Saturday – a year behind schedule
THE 2017 GALWAY U21 hurling final will be played this weekend. Poor fixture planning and a condensed calendar has led to the competition running 12 months behind schedule, but Turloughmore and Liam Mellows will finally go head-to-head on Saturday, 15 December 2018. Galway county board officials decided to leave off the U21 championship until October…
Dublin All-Ireland U21 and minor winning football boss to take over Na Fianna senior side
AFTER SUCCESS IN the underage ranks with Dublin football sides, Dessie Farrell is set to turn his attention to club management in 2019. Dessie Farrell enjoyed plenty success in charge of Dublin teams. Click Here: Cheap AFL Guernseys It has been reported by the Evening Herald today that Farrell will take the reins of the…
Here are the 2019 Corn Uí Mhuirí and Dr Harty Cup quarter-final draws in Munster
REIGNING CORN UI Mhuiri champions PS Chorca Dhuibhne will take on Clare’s St Flannan’s in the quarter-finals of this year’s competition while last year’s Dr Harty Cup finalists Midleton CBS will meet 2016 champions Our Lady’s Templemore in the hurling last eight. The premier Munster colleges Gaelic football competition will see the Dingle-based school, trained…
Dublin’s first All-Ireland winning manager takes over as Carlow ladies football boss
GERRY McGILL WILL be at the helm for the Carlow ladies footballers in 2019. The Leinster county have announced that the former Donegal goalkeeper will succeed Bart Gilmartin as manager for next season. McGill has a wealth of experience, having guided Dublin to their first All-Ireland senior ladies football title back in 2010. In 2016,…
Mayo captain on comeback trail after undergoing surgery on his knee
MAYO CAPTAIN CILLIAN O’Connor is expected to return to training with their squad soon after undergoing surgery on his knee. It was revealed last night in an injury update released by Mayo GAA that O’Connor had gone under the knife to repair a knee problem but is expected to be ‘back on the pitch in…
Boost for Cork’s three in-a-row bid as 9-time All-Ireland winning duo commit for 18th season
CORK’S BID FOR three All-Ireland senior camogie titles in-a-row has been boosted with news that two nine-time champions are on board for an 18th season. Veteran goalkeeper and 2018 captain Aoife Murray and record-breaking 11-time All-Star Gemma O’Connor have both committed to another year with the Rebels. Murray, who has eight All-Star awards to her…