“You just wish you could be a part of it” – Paul Mannion reflects on missing out on today’s All-Ireland final with Kilmacud Crokes
“That stings, of course it does.” After choosing to opt of the Dublin panel, many GAA fans thought we were going to have to endure not seeing the wonderful talent, that is Paul Mannion on the big stage on a regular basis. However, with his focus shifted purely onto his club, Kilmacud Crokes, the 28-year-old […]
4 years ago
“He’s available for selection” – Mark Vaughan is still playing his part in making Kilmacud Crokes history
“He’s probably one of the most enthusiastic players on the team to be honest.” The blonde bombshell is more universally known for his short, but well-documented stint with the Dublin inter-county football team. In 2005, he burst onto the scene, immediately standing out with his bleached blonde hair, winter white boots and a tendency to chat […]
4 years ago
Just the two All-Ireland finals and a heap of hurling on your TV this weekend
Back to back All-Ireland finals on TG4. All-Ireland final weekend truly is something special, but when you have two back to back, right after one another, well then, it’s just a good day all around. Ballyhale Shamrocks take on Ballygunner in the All-Ireland senior club hurling final at 3pm on TG4, in what is sure […]
4 years ago
Padraig Pearses’ star reveals what it’s like training for an All-Ireland Club semi-final when it would normally be pre-season
“It’s not as difficult physical-wise, it’s just different as opposed to easier.” Everyone in GAA circles understands the graft and hardship of training during January, and the sort of work that the cold month normally entails. It’s typically pre-season time, so the goal is centred around fitness primarily and getting your sharpness back, while the […]
4 years ago
Dr Crokes and Corofin can only meet in All-Ireland final
It’s the final everybody wants to see. Dr Crokes beat Corofin the last time the teams met and beat them comfortably. It was double scores in the Gaelic Grounds in the 2017 All-Ireland club semi-final with goals from Gavin O’Shea and Jordan Kiely sealing the deal for the Kerry kingpins. That was a special Dr […]
7 years ago