Man jailed over sectarian pipe bomb act at inclusive new GAA club
He has been sentenced. A man has been given a three-year sentence, with half in jail and half in licence, for intimidation and possession of explosives. John Wilson, 59, was convicted in September and sentenced on December 10. East Belfast GAA club in Co Down was established during the pandemic in 2020, as an organisation […]
3 months ago
Children’s sports camp in Co Down cancelled over presence of GAA kids
A grim story. A cross-community children’s sports camp in Northern Ireland has been cancelled after concerns were raised regarding the presence of those with a GAA background. North Down Cricket Club, in Comber, had organised a camp to bring children from different backgrounds together to try out cricket. These groups included “organisations supporting ethnic minority […]
8 months ago
Umpire questioned as ‘obvious’ pick up gifts Monaghan goal in Down win
A head-scratching decision…. Monaghan were the victors today against Down in their All-Ireland group-stage clash, winning 2-27 to 1-26 at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. The result means that the Farney men go straight into the quarter-finals as group winners, while the Mournemen face a preliminary quarter-final. The latter were winning for large parts of […]
9 months ago
Family hit with second tragedy as talented GAA player, 26, dies in Australia
‘Our family feels a sense of comfort to know you are both united again.’ The Branagan family from County Down has been left reeling after the death of a talented, young GAA player in Australia. The body of Lorcán Branagan was recovered in New South Wales on Monday (March 25). He was reported to police […]
2 years ago
Down goalkeeper Charlie Smyth gets class invite from NFL giants
A rich reward for his impressive showings, so far. Mayobridge man Charlie Smyth is on the brink of joining an NFL team. Smyth will work out with the New Orleans Saints later this week, per Pro Football Ireland. Smyth, who was an Ulster Under-20 winner with Down, has been in America as a participant in […]
2 years ago
GAA JOE Team of the weekend
County final season is now as good as done and dusted. There is a delayed London senior hurling final still to be played but that aside, it’s full steam ahead for the provincial championships. Corofin, East Kerry and Newcastle West won three of the latest county finals of the year, in Galway, Kerry and Limerick […]
2 years ago