The race to be the championship’s top scorer this season is unbelievably close
We have seen some clinical kicking this season so far. Unlike in the Premier League and NBA, where there is such an emphasis on the who wins the top scorer award, it doesn’t seem to carry the same prestige in the GAA. Last season Sean O’Shea topped the bill in football, while Patrick Horgan was […]
4 years ago
Hyland back on form and Tyrrell sizzling as Kildare take care of Antrim
KILDARE 1-25, ANTRIM 0-14 Two of Kildare’s brightest attacking prospects team up to annihilate Antrim. Kildare responded to their 15-point Leinster semi-final loss to Dublin by beating Antrim on the double. The Saffron county managed 14 points in their All-Ireland Qualifier Round 2 encounter, in Belfast, but Kildare were inspired by two of their best […]
7 years ago
How Jimmy Hyland battled back from cruciate ligament surgery to kick ten points in an All-Ireland final
I’m sitting outside waiting for my interview with Jimmy Hyland and I’m greeted by his father Terry. Instantly, I feel more relaxed. I didn’t know much about Jimmy before we met, apart from the fact that he’s a precocious talent who lit up the inaugural GAA under-20 championship over the summer. Kicking 10 points in […]
8 years ago
Six Kildare lads claim prestigious Under-20 accolades, including Best Player
Not a Best 15, but a squad of 20 of the best U20 players from the championship. 2018 saw the inaugural U20 All-Ireland Football Championship and Kildare captured the crown at Croke Park in early August. Six of those players – Jimmy Hyland, Aaron O’Neill, Mark Dempsey, Mark Barrett, Aaron Masterson, Jimmy Hyland and Brian McLoughlin – […]
8 years ago