17 seconds that would make or break Kerry’s season. David Clifford was outstanding against Derry, and although he kicked nine points in the game there is one passage of play that really underlines his greatness. The Kerry captain was man-marked by Chrissy McKaiuge, who is widely regarded as the best man-marker in the game, but […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Sure 72 Hour Non-Stop Protection Deodorant “I was eating 4,000 calories a day.” Ryan O’Donoghue is in peak physical condition, but it took a lot of work to get to this stage as the Mayo star had to drastically bulk up for the inter-county game. A boxer in his youth, O’Donoghue […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Sure 72 Hour Non-Stop Protection Deodorant “I would run a mile up and a mile back before school.” Ryan O’Donoghue is one of the top forwards in Gaelic football right now, but he credits much of his drive, discipline and determination to the sport of boxing. As a young boy, the […]

2 years ago

“We have a duty to protect our really good players.” Both Shane McGuigan and David Clifford took a lot of hits in Kerry’s victory over Derry in the All-Ireland semi-final, and Ciaran Whelan thinks that referees need to do more to “protect our really good players.” The former Dublin ace highlighted several moments from the […]

2 years ago

“If I thought I could, I would.” Conor McManus has thrown Monaghan fans a lifeline by hinting that his inter-county career may not be over just yet following semi-final defeat. McManus was exceptional against Dublin, playing the full full 70 minutes, despite being use primarily as a substitute this season, and showed no signs that […]

2 years ago

“It’s right again, for Oisin is wrong twice.” Mickey Harte and Oisin McConville have struck up a punditry duo that nobody saw coming, as the two rivals entertained viewers with their game of one-upmanship. Kerry defeated Derry in an enthralling tie that saw the Ulster team lead for most of the game, but ultimately fall […]

2 years ago

What a game. Dublin managed to overcome Monaghan’s monstrous performance to reach the All-Ireland final, and will play the winners of either Kerry or Derry. Everyone who predicted that this would be a landslide victory from the Dubs, was proven well and truly wrong, as Monaghan put in a performance for the ages. The whole […]

2 years ago

“Nunc est bibendum.” Colm O’Rourke was in fine form after Meath beat Down in the Tailteann Cup final, and his post-match interview had everyone jumping on Google. In typical O’Rourke fashion, he couldn’t just describe how happy he was as you would expect a modern, mundane manager to do – he had to show off […]

2 years ago

Simon Thomas is the man for the job. Former Blue Peter presenter Simon Thomas has officially been named as the man to replace Jeff Stelling on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday programme. There was a lot of competition for the job that was made famous by Stelling and the original panel that commentated and reviewed the […]

2 years ago

This was just weird. Meath had arguably scored the most bizarre goal in the history of Croke Park against Down to help them win the Tailteann Cup. Down seemed to be cruising in the first half, as they dominated possession, picked their shots, and did just about everything right. Danny Magill was causing all sorts […]

2 years ago

“If we had of just bought in that bit more.” Paddy Bradley admits that there is a “tinge of jealousy’ watching this current Derry team as they go from strength to strength, and continue to succeed. Bradley was a part of some brilliant Derry teams in his career, but never enjoyed the same success that […]

2 years ago

“I see this as a foregone conclusion really.” Dublin legend Diarmuid Connolly believes that Dublin’s match against Monaghan is a “foregone conclusion” and that the Ulster side could be in for a “whipping.” The ex-Dublin star wasn’t interested in sugar coating his words when asked what his predictions were for this weekend’s semi-finals. The Dubs […]

2 years ago

Don’t miss a thing with our liveblog following all of the latest in a GAA-packed weekend. The All-Ireland semi-finals of the football championship are upon us, and just to make it even more special, the Tailteann Cup final kicks it all off. Follow all of the latest team news, updates, scores, results and talking points […]

2 years ago

First team football could be on the cards for Kelleher next season. Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers have targeted Liverpool and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. Nottingham Forest are reportedly in talks with Wolves number one Jose Sa, and if that transfer were to take place, then they will need a replacement. Kelleher has […]

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“That was the big similarity between the two teams…” David Moran has won an All-Ireland in each of the last three decades, but his ones in 2014 and 2022, were when he shined the most.   The were two very different teams, with one boasting legends ike Paul Galvin, Kieron Donaghy, and an up and […]

2 years ago

“He had an issue with his back.” Republic of Ireland Manager Stephen Kenny has been dealt a blow as Mikey Johnston has been ruled out for three months, and will miss September’s Euro 2024 qualifiers. The Celtic winger has picked up a back injury, and his new manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that his spell […]

2 years ago

The club has to pay “outstanding debts.” Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr has been banned from making any more transfers or registering new players. FIFA has said that the reason for this ban is due to “outstanding debts” from the club. This has came at a poor time for the club, because with […]

2 years ago

“It’s a funny enough county.” Paddy Bradley and Aidan O’Rourke were thrust into county management this season with Donegal following the resignation of Paddy Carr, and it was a baptism of fire of sorts.  There were a lot of issues going on in the background that had to be dealt with, the likes of Donegal’s […]

2 years ago

“For three years in a row though, I had to ring the Kerry manager and say that I was gone for the year.” David Moran retired at the very top, winning his third All-Ireland with Kerry and leaving the inter-county scene healthy, fit and relatively unscathed.  However, it wasn’t always as straightforward for the high-fetching […]

2 years ago

“First and foremost our loyalty was with Paddy.” Paddy Bradley and Aidan O’Rourke found themselves in the tricky situation of taking over the role as Donegal manager in the middle of the season.  Paddy Carr was initially the manager, while Bradley and O’Rourke were brought in as part of the coaching team, but things went […]

2 years ago

Brown was a part of Derry’s successful minor team in 2017. Former Derry underage star Callum Brown has made a decision on his future as he extends his contract with the Great Western Sydney Giants. The Limavady man has been playing in Australia for the past three years, and has impressed so much that the […]

2 years ago

Dublin top all of the lists. This weekend Monaghan take on Dublin and Kerry play Derry in the All-Ireland semi-finals, but the stats going into the matches don’t look good for the Farney county. It’s perceived that Kerry are an all-out attacking team, who don’t seem to have the same defensive structure that they had […]

2 years ago

This is a big opportunity for Knight. Jason Knight is set to make his Championship return as the Ireland star is set to complete his medical at Bristol City and all for a surprisingly low sum. The Irishman is close to leaving Derby County for just £2million, which is as cheap as chips in today’s […]

2 years ago

And then there was four. Everything you need to know about this weekend’s GAA schedule is right here from times, dates, venues and TV channels, we have it all. This is the biggest weekend of the football calendar so far this year, and it is mouthwatering to say the least, as we have two semi-finals […]

2 years ago

This could be a great move for the Irishman. Wolves are on the brink of resigning Matt Doherty, who had previously played for them for 10 years with a spell that spanned from 2010 to 2020. The Irishman was a fan favourite at Molineux and arguably played the best football of his career while at […]

2 years ago

“People might question why they have ‘United for Equality’ on their t-shirts.” Kilkenny camogie team remained on the pitch while Cork returned to the dressing in a protest. It caused confusion as it was thought both teams would go down the tunnel. The protest was planned to make a statement to the GAA about getting […]

2 years ago

“You can’t play for 25 minutes in an All-Ireland semi-final.” A dejected Henry Shefflin gave a painfully honest interview after Limerick beat Galway to reach the All-Ireland final in two weeks time. Galway got off to a decent start in the game, but Limerick soon showed their superiority and looked much the better team throughout […]

2 years ago

And then there were four. In Kilkenny, Clare, Limerick and Galway – it’s the same four as last year. Keep up to date with their All-Ireland semi-final clashes right here in our live-blog, which will load in just a second below. These semi-finals have crept up on us, in some ways, with none of […]

2 years ago

Another bump in the road for Connolly. Hull City have made a final decision on the transfer of Ireland and Brighton striker Aaron Connolly, and have decided not to make his loan move permanent. The Irishman had been playing for Hull on loan this season, and initially was very impressive, but his performances weren’t enough […]

2 years ago

“I told BBC and GAAGO that that’s not going to be me.” Michael Murphy has opened up on his transition from being an inter-county player to a pundit, and how he was “nervous” to begin with. The Donegal star shocked everyone when he retired last season, seemingly at the peak of his powers, but the […]

2 years ago

“CCTV is being reviewed and footage will be shared with the local PSNI.” A GAA club in County Armagh has been the victim of a “disgusting anti-social act” of vandalism where their defibrillator was tampered with. St Peter’s GAC has been targeted by vandals at their home ground for the second time in 18 months […]

2 years ago

“Is that all they’ve got on me?’ Roy Keane floors The Overlap audience with incredible story about how he and his Man United teammates were once caught at a strip club. The story had reached the papers at the time, but Keane’s version of events is actually much funnier than what had happened. When asked […]

2 years ago

“The timing was wrong.” Lee Keegan believes that Kevin McStay’s decision to substitute Aidan O’Shea during Mayo’s defeat to Dublin was a strange decision. O’Shea was hooked off early in the second half after Dublin had scored a second goal and the game was at risk of getting away from Mayo. The flying full forward’s […]

2 years ago

It was an u16 game in Tyrone. It is understood that the police have had to attend an alleged stabbing incident at an underage Gaelic football match in county Tyrone. The alleged stabbing took place in Cookstown during the under 16 championship semi-final between Father Rocks and Fintona. “Officers and colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance […]

2 years ago

“You were like a young lad again, of seven or eight years of age.” Michael Murphy’s brilliant story about how he couldn’t resist a shoot-out at Croke Park with the GAAGO team proves that we’re all just kids at heart. Murphy was working for GAAGO alongside Paddy Andrews, Marc O’Se and Aaron Kernan, to cover […]

2 years ago

“I had to get there first, nearly before everyone, that was just engrained in me.” Michael Murphy has retired from the county game but is still kicking at club level with Glenswilly, although he soon discovered that he would have to make some adjustments. Murphy represented Donegal at senior level for well over a decade, […]

2 years ago

So you’re saying… there’s a chance? Derry will face Kerry in the All-Ireland semi-final and after The Kingdom’s incredible performance against Tyrone, people don’t hold much hope for the Oakleaf county. Kerry were simply devastating, and the big thing from that match was the fact that David Clifford didn’t even play well, and they were […]

2 years ago

“There is no point in overdoing it.” Monaghan knocked Armagh out of the championship on penalties, and Conor McManus, who scored two spot kicks himself, reveals the secret behind their success. This is the fourth time in over a year that Armagh have lost on penalties, but you could see that they have been working […]

2 years ago

What a year this man is having. The top GAA scorer in this year’s football season has a new leader after an explosive weekend of football that saw some forwards dominate the game. Going into the weekend the likes of Shane McGuigan, Darragh Canavan and David Clifford were on the on-form sharp shooters splitting the […]

2 years ago

“The time is right to move on.” Geoff Shreeves has joined the lengthy list of veteran stars to leave Sky Sports as he officially quits following 30 years of service for the broadcaster. The famous touchline reporter joins Jeff Stelling out the exit door, while the likes of Graeme Souness and Martin Tyler announced their […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Sure 72 Hour Non-Stop Protection Deodorant “Pat really ripped up the playbook after that.” Pat Gilroy used Bernard Brogan as a “sacrificial lamb” during Dublin training to make a point to his players about what it means to work for the team. Back in 2009, Alan and Bernard Brogan were the […]

2 years ago

“This man is out of his depth.” Kildare manager Glenn Ryan is facing two proposed eight-week bans for two incidents involving the referee after Monaghan defeat. The Ulster side knocked Kildare out of the championship thanks to a late Conor McCarthy point but decisions made by referee Jerome Henry in the lead up that point […]

2 years ago

And then there was four. This weekend’s GAA schedule is packed with wall to wall action, but hurling will take centre stage as the All-Ireland semi-finals approach. This Saturday, Galway will take on the All-Ireland champions Limerick, in an attempt to stop them from winning four in a row, and book their own place in […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Sure 72 Hour Non-Stop Protection Deodorant “We maybe thought that we had the job done.” Alan Brogan enjoyed an incredibly successful career with Dublin and his club St Oliver Plunkett’s, but there are still two regrets that haunt him. The former Dublin star won everything that you can possibly win in […]

2 years ago

Fans were ejected from the stadium after the brawl. Croke Park’s Hill 16 could be converted to seats after fans were ejected from the stadium when a brawl broke out during Monaghan’s victory over Armagh. The All-Ireland quarter final between the two Ulster sides was a fiery affair on the pitch, but it boiled over […]

2 years ago

A frightening thing to think about really. Peter Canavan made a rather scary Dublin comparison on The Sunday Game after watching the capital demolish a really fancied Mayo side. Dessie Farrell had what was probably his most impressive win as a Dublin manager, engineering an incredible performance that saw his side completely take Mayo apart. […]

2 years ago

Irish striker earns his place in the Premier League at last. Luton Town have won the race to sign Ireland’s cult hero Chiedozie Ogbene, as they bolster their squad for new Premier League season. Ogbene turned down a new contract at Rotherham United and grasped his opportunity to play in the biggest league in the […]

2 years ago

Clubmen through and through. Hugh McFadden scored two goals for his club Killybegs in what was only their second league win all season, less than 24 hours after he played Tyrone in the championship. McFadden and Eoghan Bán Gallagher, both lined out for the club against Downings, despite playing in the county team that was […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Sure 72 Hour Non-Stop Protection Deodorant “He was marking Conor Gormley, so it was a baptism of fire for him.” The story of a teenage Darren McCurry taking on one of the biggest legends in Tyrone’s history during training, tells you everything you need to know. Stephen O’Neill had three All-Irelands, […]

2 years ago

“It is absolutely a full-time job.” Aidan O’Rourke has stepped down as manager of Donegal, and has revealed that he cannot commit to the crazy time demands of the role. O’Rourke was initially brought in as an assistant manager under Paddy Carr, but when the players voted for him to leave earlier in the year, […]

2 years ago