Over €300,000 raised for Clare minor hurler after life-changing injury
“Joe’s injuries will necessitate lifelong care.” A fundraiser set up for young Clare hurler Joe Slattery has raised over €300,000. The Corofin club man suffered a life-changing injury at training last Thursday. Joe has been a minor dual-player for his county and received surgery last Friday after being rushed to hospital the previous day with […]
1 year ago
Gary Sice goes full Benjamin Button with incredible performance in win over Ballina
Corofin 0-16 0-12 Ballina Stephenites Gary Sice went full Benjamin Button in Corofin’s victory over Ballina Stephenites, as he rolled back the years to put on an incredible performance. The 39-year-old kicked points, threw dummies, tracked back, set up attacks, and was at the heart of his side’s win in the Connacht Club Championship semi-final. […]
2 years ago
“Mother of God!” – Incredible finish to Tipperary intermediate final as all hell breaks loose
Some finish here! Aherlow and Grangemockler served up an astonishing finish to their Intermediate Football Final in Tipperary, on Sunday that we are still coming to terms with. Goalkeepers in GAA used to have three main requirements – be brave, have a hefty boot/puck-out and stop the odd shot. Nowadays, you have to be an […]
2 years ago
“I wasn’t mentally prepared or ready or able to play football” – Kieran Fitzgerald’s Loachra Gael is as honest as it is powerful
“There was always a cloud of an upcoming scan or a test looming.” Kieran Fitzgerald was the latest biopic on TG4’s brilliant Loachra Gael series last night. The Galway man delved into his county career, his love life, his depression following the tragic loss of his girlfriend, and the resurgence that he found with his […]
4 years ago
Paul Devlin talks about the Mickey Moran effect as Kilcoo prepare for Saturday’s All-Ireland final against Kilmacud Crokes
“He’s just very calm, and he installs belief in players.” Kilcoo are finishing up their preparations for their second All-Ireland final in just two years. The Down champions lost to Corofin in extra time, in the 2019 final, and with COVID voiding the 2020 All-Ireland club campaign, this will technically make it back to back […]
4 years ago
The next five days of sport on TV could be the greatest ever
By Aaron McNally What a week of sport in store. March is always a great time for the armchair fan and this St Patrick’s week is going to be absolutely epic for sport on TV. Here’s your guide to the best sport on TV this week. Wednesday 11am South Africa v Sri Lanka 4th ODI […]
7 years ago