By Daragh Ó Conchúir Michelle Teehan chuckles when asked what Brian Dowling, Tommy Shefflin, Philly Larkin or anyone else connected with management might have said to the Kilkenny players at half-time of last Sunday’s Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 semi-final.  They were trailing Tipperary by five points and fortunate to be that close. Their […]

5 years ago

By Daragh Ó Conchúir Galway may have only lost by three points to Kilkenny at the final hurdle of a bid to register the county’s first ever All-Ireland two-in-a-row last December, but according to Emma Helebert, they never approached the standards they had set for themselves in 2019.  In that spectacular season, they beat the […]

5 years ago

Sometimes Ronnie, you say it best when you say nothing at all. There was a powerful moment in Denmark and Belgium’s Euro 2020 Group Stage class, when after ten minutes of play, Belgium kicked the ball out of play as a mark of respect to Christian Eriksen. The Danish playmaker, who wears the number 10 […]

5 years ago

Compiled by John Fallon  Cork manager Ephie Fitzgerald said he is looking forward to getting back to Croke Park after they booked a place in the Lidl National Football League final against All-Ireland champions Dublin with a 5-10 to 3-13 win over Donegal.  “We got a couple of goals at crucial times and I delighted […]

5 years ago

By Daragh Ó Conchúir at UPMC Nowlan Park Cathal Murray hailed the Aoife Donohue effect in the full-forward line and signposted an intent on using more of his squad through the summer, as Galway eked out a 1-19 to 1-17 victory over Cork to set up a floodlit Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 final […]

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By Daragh Ó Conchúir Kilkenny 3-12 Tipperary 0-19  Two goals in a minute from the inspirational Denise Gaule and Katie Nolan, five minutes from the end of normal time snatched victory for Kilkenny in a dramatic Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 semipfinal. The loss will leave Tipperary brokenhearted however, after a near faultless display […]

5 years ago

By Michael Gallagher  Dublin 4-15  Mayo 0-10  Dublin advanced to a Lidl NFL Division 1 showdown with old rivals Cork after seeing off Mayo’s challenge at LIT Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.  Mayo enjoyed plenty of possession in the first half, but it was the more decisive and productive Dublin side who deservedly found themselves eight […]

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By Daragh Ó Conchúir There is a whiff of 2015 around the Cork camp according to Laura Treacy. Look around the dressing room and there are cavernous spaces once filled by some of the greatest to have ever played camogie.  Gemma O’Connor, Aoife Murray, Orla Cotter and Briege Corkery will go down in the annals […]

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By Daragh Ó Conchúir  Not to be melodramatic about it, but when Sarah Fryday wowed us with her all-action display in a new position during Tipperary’s victory over Offaly that booked a place in today’s Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 semi-final against Kilkenny at Nowlan Park, it felt a little bit like a second […]

5 years ago

Keane went in on Henderson prior to the Romania game. This was before the Liverpool captain went on to jump the queue and miss his penalty. Gareth Southgate has esponded to Roy Keane ruthless comments on Jordan Henderson being selected England’s Euro 2020 squad. Henderson was a key cog in the midfield during the 2018 World Cup run in Russia but has […]

5 years ago

By John Fallon Donegal manager Maxi Curran says his side ‘may have poked the bear’ after they romped to a 16-point win over Galway in Tuam Stadium, which sends them into a Lidl National Football League semi final against Cork next Saturday. Donegal will face Cork live on TG4 (3pm), while Dublin will face Mayo in […]

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By Daragh Ó Conchúir Tipperary will face Kilkenny while Galway will take on Galway as the draw for the Littlewoods National League Camogie semi-finals was made this evening, with the games to be played as a double-header in Nowlan Park on Sunday, June 13. Tipperary 4-17  Offaly 0-13  Grace O’Brien plundered 2-4 from play while […]

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By Aisling Clery Dublin 2-17 Tipperary 0-4 Caoimhe O’Connor hit the late goal her stellar showing deserved as Dublin maintained their perfect start to the Lidl National Football League Division 1B with victory over Tipperary at Semple Stadium. Siobhan Killeen also found the net for Mick Bohan’s side, who sailed into next Saturday’s Division 1 semi-final following a dominant show […]

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By Daragh Ó Conchúir Kilkenny 2-10 Limerick 0-13 Kilkenny survived the most forensic of examinations by a young Limerick side to edge a thrilling Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 quarter-final.  Limerick will be hurting for a while after this, for it was a game they should have won and would have, but for two brilliant […]

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By Daragh Ó Conchuir There is a sense of respair around the Offaly Gaelic games community over the last month and camogie is a part of that.  The Faithfuls go into tomorrow’s Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 quarter-final against neighbours Tipperary (2.30pm, John Lockes GAA, Callan) with optimism after an eye-catching opening round victory […]

5 years ago

Wonderwall remix ft. Patrice Evra Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has uploaded a hilarious video to social media mocking the Gallagher brothers after Man City’s defeat in the Champions League final. The Gallaghers, famous City fans, are the butt of the joke in the minute-long video featuring Evra remixing their famous anthem Wonderwall and wearing […]

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Compiled by John Fallon Galway and Donegal will do battle next week, with Mayo also still in the hunt to reach the Lidl National Football League Division 1 semi finals. Andrea Trill hit four goals for Galway as they gave themselves a chance of reaching the knock-out stages with a 6-13 to 2-7 win over […]

5 years ago

‘La Dea’ are making folks sit up and take notice. In the past three seasons, Atalanta have finished third in Serie A and have scored 265 goals. They have reached a Champions League quarter-final and two Coppa Italia finals. They have regenerated and revived their team, each season, and have played a blinder in the […]

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By Daragh O Conchuir Cork confirmed their place in the final Littlewoods Camogie League Division 1 sextet in the following their 3-15 to 1-13 triumph over 14-woman Waterford at Walsh Park. The table toppers will be joined from Group 2 by Tipperary, who had done enough by defeating the Déise in the previous round.  The […]

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‘Start dusting of the rackets and find the gear bag!” On June 7, life takes another lunge towards normality, following over 15 months of lockdowns and restrictions. In terms of sporting pursuits, this is what will be permitted from next Tuesday, as Irish society reopens some more following the long Covid-19 pandemic: Outdoor sports matches […]

5 years ago

“People would think the guy would eat a truckful. Nah man.” Tyson Fury’s nutritionist George Lockhart has revealed how ‘The Gypsy King’ sensationally lost 30 pounds in 30 days. Fury has often battled with obesity during periods away from the ring. After agreeing to a rematch with Wladimir Klitschko back in 2016, Fury said he […]

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Compiled by John Fallon Four goals from Andrea Trill saw Galway recover from last weekend’s loss to neighbours Mayo as they powered to a convincing 6-13 to 2-7 win over Westmeath in their Lidl National Football League Division 1A clash in Pearse Stadium. Trill struck twice in the space of a minute early on to […]

5 years ago

“It would really open your eyes.” Edith Carroll feared she would never play again when she was struck down by a gruesome repetitive strain neck injury in pre-season four years ago, writes Daragh Small. And while Tipperary’s Lidl National Football League opener against Cork may have ended in defeat last week, it was a day […]

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The final squad will be announced next week England manager Gareth Southgate has announced his 33-man provisional squad ahead of Euro 2020, writes Reuben Pinder, which includes surprise picks Ben White and Ben Godfrey among the selected defenders. With several countries already having named their final 26-man squads, eyebrows were raised when news broke on […]

5 years ago

“I would never say no” Marcus Rashford has revealed in an interview that he is open to the idea of playing abroad at some point in his career. Speaking to the Guardian in wide-ranging interview covering his charity work, upbringing, and new children’s book amongst other things, Rashford said that he would “never say no” […]

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Dublin 6-15 Waterford 2-12 By Aisling Clery Hannah Tyrell marked her return to inter county football in style this afternoon as the Irish rugby international hit 1-5, as reigning All-Ireland champions Dublin convincingly defeated Waterford in Parnell Park. In a game that was dubbed a dress rehearsal for Championship, Dublin welcomed back Olwen Carey, Siobhan […]

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Mayo 2-15 Galway 2-14 By Stephen Glennon An unanswered 1-4 in the closing five minutes saw Mayo claim the bragging rights over neighbours Galway in this pulsating Lidl National League Division 1 derby at MacHale Park. Mayo’s second goal from a Rachel Kearns 55th minute penalty re-ignited her side’s challenge before Kearns and substitute Deirdre Doherty […]

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Compiled by Daragh Ó Conchúir Tipperary blew Waterford away with a stunning first-half performance in Clonmel to put one foot in the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 quarter-final.  The Déise girls, who were getting their Group 2 campaign under way, improved in the second half but the damage had been done as they trailed […]

5 years ago

An incredible picture that captures the cost, and drive, of high-octane racing. Former Formula One driver Romain Grosjean put the crash that nearly killed him, last November, firmly behind him over the weekend, writes Ben Johnston. In only his third IndyCar Series race start, the Frenchman not only took pole position for the race in […]

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By Daragh Ó Conchúir A brace of goals from Amy O’Connor allied to a power-packed performance by Chloe Sigerson enabled Cork to keep Tipperary at bay in their opening Division 1 Group 2 tie at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, as the Littlewoods Camogie League got under way.  All-Ireland champions Kilkenny were workmanlike in overcoming a Dublin […]

5 years ago

“There is just pure joy when you play now.” It’s more than two years since Mairéad Daly pulled on the Offaly shirt, writes Declan Rooney, but with a second ACL recovery behind her, the St Rynagh’s forward is aiming to inspire a revival in the county’s football fortunes. Daly’s last time to feature for the Faithful County […]

5 years ago

‘The authority of a Lions captain must be self-evident – readily perceptible even at a distance.’ Warren Gatland will announce his British & Irish Lions squad, to tour South Africa, this Thursday and, with it, confirm the identity of the man he has already picked as captain. There has been much talk, over the weekend, […]

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16 years old and it’s fairly clear already, that the future of Irish women’s soccer is in Ellen Molloy’s hands. The Kilkenny teenager made her debut for the Republic of Ireland women’s team recently and in the women’s national league, she has been burning it up for the Wexford Youths. They currently sit in second […]

5 years ago

By Declan Rooney Life as an elite sportsperson means it’s rare that you take to the field or court without carrying a knock of some variety, but imagine what it’s like to try and play inter-county football while suffering with a chronic illness. That has been the case with Clare ladies footballer, Clíodhna Blake, who […]

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“I was in a pretty bad way.” Cork midfielder Niamh Cotter says she is determined to play her part in Cork’s bid for 2021 TG4 Senior Championship honours, writes Declan Rooney, but recovering from a serious back injury is her first priority. The Kilmacud Crokes player damaged a disc in her back in January of last […]

5 years ago

Wise words from a man who has been on two Lions tours. With the announcement of the 2021 British & Irish Lions touring squad almost upon us [May 6 being the big day], Ed Carruthers caught up with former Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best to get his thoughts. Best, who toured with the Lions in 2013 […]

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Fans managed to block the entrance to the club’s Carrington training ground Manchester United fans gained access to the squad’s training facility to protest against the club’s owners, in the aftermath of United’s involvement in the Super League fiasco. Around 20 fans were able to make their way into the facility and unveiled banners reading […]

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Joel Glazer, has finally apologised. Manchester United co-chairman Joel Glazer, has released an open letter following the club’s withdrawal from The Super League. This announcement also comes after Ed Woodward, tended his resignation on Tuesday evening; the vice-chairman will leave the club after 16 years at the end of the season. An open letter from […]

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Gary Neville posted a photograph on social media of himself drinking wine amidst news that the Super League is on the brink of collapse Neville tweeted the photo with the caption “To the Super League ?” To The Super League 🥂 pic.twitter.com/zcHbsJ0DG0 — Gary Neville (@GNev2) April 20, 2021 Chelsea and Manchester City have already […]

5 years ago

Fergie joins fellow United legends in condemning the Super League After Gary Neville responded passionately about the proposed Super League on Sky Sports, both during and after Manchester United’s game against Burnley yesterday – with Rio Ferdinand speaking with similar severity on BT following Leicester’s FA Cup semi-final victory – Sir Alex Ferguson has also given his thoughts […]

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The comedian stole the show before Askren and Paul even made it to the ring Pete Davidson’s hilarious critique of the Jake Paul-Ben Askren matchup has been met with widespread acclaim online, writes Alex Roberts. Paul and Askren met last night at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, with the former picking up a surprise win […]

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Askren suffered a first-round knockout loss to the 24-year-old YouTuber Ben Askren says he ‘let the world down’ by suffering a first-round knockout defeat against YouTube star Jake Paul. As an experienced combat sports pro, ex-UFC star Askren was the bookies’ favourite going into the clash – despite having no boxing pedigree. Askren’s grounding is […]

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By Declan Rooney Take your pick from the inspirational quotes out there: Kildare goalkeeper Mary Hulgraine epitomises them all. A self-confessed health and fitness addict, Hulgraine and her Kildare teammates will get back together on Monday for the first time since their TG4 Intermediate Championship loss to Laois in November. The excitement is building; the […]

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Liverpool legend not afraid to criticise old friend Gerrard

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By Declan Rooney Seventeen years on from his first shot at senior inter-county management, new Tyrone boss Kevin McCrystal says he is thrilled to get the chance to manage the Red Hands once again. Still only 40 years old, McCrystal has stepped into the breach following Gerry Moane’s stint in charge of the county, but […]

5 years ago

The bookmakers rarely get it wrong and the 5/1 being quoted for Ireland to beat Serbia this Wednesday night gives us all a cold dose of reality. No matter what way you look at it, Irish football is not the force it once was with this fall from grace is reflected in our players’ status […]

5 years ago

By Declan Rooney Delivering new-born calves and mucking out barns is quite the distance from a rockstar lifestyle, but with her singing career on the back burner, Louth forward Niamh Rice is not afraid to get her hands dirty. TG4 All-Ireland Junior champion with the Wee county in 2019, Rice and her teammates made an […]

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By Declan Rooney Limerick Ladies footballer Niamh McCarthy says she is determined to thrive on the pressures of captaincy this year, as she seeks to lead the Treaty side back to Intermediate football. McCarthy has certainly surrounded herself with winners as her long-time partner is Hurler of the Year, Gearóid Hegarty, while in her day […]

6 years ago

Haaland gave back as good as he got from the Sevilla goalkeeper. Erling Haaland scored more goals for Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. Of course Erling Haaland scored more goals for Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. Leading 3-2 from the first leg against Sevilla, the Norwegian opened the scoring ten minutes before half-time then scored a penalty […]

6 years ago

Just a fortnight before the start of the Cheltenham festival, Gordon Elliott has been dealt the almighty blow of losing all of his Cheveley Park Stud owned horses to fellow Irish trainers Willie Mullins and Henry De Bromhead. Director of Cheveley Park stud Richard Thompson was on At The Races on Tuesday morning when he […]

6 years ago