Former Tyrone GAA star reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Heartbreaking news. Ex-Tyrone Gaelic footballer Jody Gormley has revealed that he has received a terminal cancer diagnosis. The former Antrim manager played for both the Tyrone and London county teams during his Gaelic football career, and went on to coach in the Down setup shortly after retirement. Gormley became the Antrim boss in 2007, a role he held for […]
1 year ago
“It’s coming back on Sunday is the problem.” – Fulham Irish have the logistics in place for Mayo trip
A 47-strong Fulham Irish contingent, of players, officers, management and backroom team, will descend on Castlebar this Saturday morning. And that’s not even including the supporters. The panel are all booked into the Ellison Hotel in the middle of the town but for now, their only focus is on MacHale Park for a six o’clock […]
2 years ago
London senior hurling final postponed again at estimated €80,000 cost to supporters
The London senior hurling final has been postponed 48 hours before the scheduled throw-in for the second time in three weeks. The competing clubs St Gabriels and Brothers Pearse were informed of the decision on Friday, when London GAA signalled their intention to wait out on ‘the full DRA tribunal hearing.’ Originally fixed for October […]
2 years ago
London footballers gearing up for another hectic away day in the name of the Tailteann Cup
Eoin Walsh usually takes a day’s annual leave on the Monday if London have an away game on the Sunday. It’s just as hectic for Saturday trips, because, against partner’s wishes, it pretty much means that the Galwegian-come-Londoner, and all his team-mates, are gone for the weekend. You wouldn’t be a London footballer if you […]
4 years ago
Remembering the greatest half-time speech in GAA history
“Do you want to be like me?” The weekend’s games were dominated by the weather forecast, with matches postponed and others played in horrendous conditions that played a crucial role in the game. The dissing of Dublin’s decline continued as Mayo trampled them in Croke Park, but the feel good story was a third win […]
4 years ago
London GAA captain reveals how they have returned from the abyss and taken “the shackles off”
“Everyone is just happy to be out there enjoying football again.” Two years without a competitive game, now two matches, and two wins under the belt – London GAA is well and truly back. Captain Liam Gavaghan, has been involved with the London set-up for years, but their absence from the league and championship for the […]
4 years ago