Dublin Ladies footballers call for ceasefire in Palestine before league opener
“We want our voices to be heard.” The Dublin Ladies football team called for a ceasefire in Palestine before opening the league season against Kerry on Saturday night. During the national anthem in Parnell Park, the team gathered to unfurl a banner which read ‘SOS COGADH SA PHALAISTÍN’ which translates to ‘Ceasefire in Palestine’. The […]
2 years ago
‘I was pregnant for that final and, after getting the all-clear from the doctor, I played’ – Brenda McAnespie
By Kevin Egan Ask Brenda McAnespie a question about football, and almost invariably, family and community is part of the answer. Ask her a question about family and community, and her response is usually heavily centred around football. The two topics are so intertwined for the three-time All Star winner that it’s impossible to separate […]
3 years ago
Aishling O’Connell’s cheeky chip helps goal hungry Kerry beat Mayo to reach All-Ireland final
Kerry 4-10 Mayo 0-13 Kerry were in devastating form at Croke Park today as they ruthlessly went for goals at every opportunity and more than often came up trumps. Mayo were very patient and played their own game, keeping the scoreboard ticking over, but weren’t as clinical between the posts and in the end, it […]
3 years ago
“The pain I experienced, I can’t describe it” – Edith Carroll buzzing to be back after injury nightmare
“It would really open your eyes.” Edith Carroll feared she would never play again when she was struck down by a gruesome repetitive strain neck injury in pre-season four years ago, writes Daragh Small. And while Tipperary’s Lidl National Football League opener against Cork may have ended in defeat last week, it was a day […]
5 years ago
Irish star’s retirement from international rugby could be good news for Dublin GAA
“I never imagined where this journey would take me.” Hannah Tyrell and Katie Fitzhenry have both announced that they will be retiring from international rugby, but this decision from Tyrrell in particular could be a huge plus for the Dublin ladies’ football team. Last week, Tyrell marked her return to Gaelic football scoring an impressive […]
5 years ago
When everyone else is busy complaining – Derry Captain Grace Conway is a rare voice of positivity in the GAA
“The county board delaying the club league has been important – clubs aren’t rushing back, doing high intensity stuff or cramming everything into a couple of weeks” Are you even a gael if you don’t have a good, proper moan about pretty much everything? This year the papers have been filled with complaints of too […]
5 years ago