Club Football
Michael Murphy on playing club football and the adjustments he had to make

Michael Murphy on playing club football and the adjustments he had to make

“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

Conor Laverty’s bold decision hopefully sets trend for county managers

Conor Laverty’s bold decision hopefully sets trend for county managers

“People respect honesty.” Down manager Conor Laverty has made the bold decision to allow his players who don’t make the match day squad of 18, to play for their clubs during the week. This isn’t the norm for most county teams who are afraid of their players picking up an injury on club duty and […]

2 years ago

GAA club transfers that shocked the county: Jason Sherlock

GAA club transfers that shocked the county: Jason Sherlock

“I wasn’t enjoying playing and the motivation to win wasn’t there.” This almost feels like it was forgotten about, but given the fact that Jason Sherlock was arguably the most famous Dublin player of this era, it was a big deal at the time. It’s not unusual at all to see players transfer to teams […]

4 years ago

“I’ve been playing senior 14 or 15 years… I thought this chance was gone”

“I’ve been playing senior 14 or 15 years… I thought this chance was gone”

Club GAA in south west Dublin will be humming after this set of results on Saturday. The Dublin football club championship final will be played out between Thomas Davis and Ballyboden St Enda’s after a day of high drama at Parnell Park. Earlier in the day, Colm Basquel registered 1-4 for Ballyboden as they came back […]

6 years ago

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