Three of the favourites to take over at Kerry if Jack O’Connor steps down
Some interesting potential choices! While Kerry are the recently-crowned All-Ireland SFC champions, with a relatively young side, there is a slight hitch in their plans, in the form of their manager Jack O’Connor. The five-time All-Ireland winning boss has hinted that might be stepping down from his post after taking over for a third term […]
8 months ago
Kieran Donaghy reveals cheeky WhatsApp message sent to Joe Brolly
Just a cheeky reminder! Kerry legend Kieran Donaghy and the outspoken Joe Brolly will forever be linked in GAA lore. One of the most iconic All-Ireland moments in the sport’s history saw Donaghy call out Brolly in his post-match interview, after the Kingdom had defeated Donegal in the 2014 final. Feeling disrespected in the lead […]
8 months ago
Kieran Donaghy explains why he turned down inter-county management offers this off-season
Kieran Donaghy turned down ‘a few approaches’ for inter-county management this off-season. The Star says that, due to work and family commitments, his role as a coach/selector with Armagh suits him better at this time. Donaghy, says that, seeing as he does a lot of his work out of Dublin, for PST Sport astroturf suppliers, the […]
2 years ago
“It cleans up everybody’s act” – Donaghy encourages Gaelic football to adopt AFL’s 50-metre rule
Kieran Donaghy has suggested the implementation of the AFL’s 50-metre rule in Gaelic football. The Armagh coach/selector feels that it would eliminate some of the mouthing, pettiness and overall messing that occurs in the game currently. In the AFL, the 50-metre penalty gives referees the power to punish players for indiscipline and un-sports-man-like conduct. It […]
2 years ago
The Sky Sports GAA pundits that RTÉ and BBC should snatch up
When one door closes, another one opens. Sky Sports have ended their contract with the GAA, meaning that the rights to televise live games for the next few seasons are up for grabs, but so are the pundits. In 2014 Sky Sports made the leap with the GAA to try and bring the sport to […]
3 years ago
“Absolute rubbish” – Donaghy pours cold water on the Roscommon rumours
Kieran Donaghy has distanced himself from rumours linking him with the vacant Roscommon job. The rumour mill was in full-flow on Monday evening, and it was reported that Donaghy was set to leave his post as Armagh selector to take over the Roscommon senior footballers. But the Star, who still plays for his club Austin […]
3 years ago