Shane Curran
Former GAA star calls for referee to be banned following alleged assault claim

Former GAA star calls for referee to be banned following alleged assault claim

“He shouldn’t ever ref a game again.” Former GAA star Shane Curran has called for a referee to be banned after video evidence emerged apparently discrediting his claims of assault by a Dublin club player. Ciaran Archer plays for Division Two Dublin side St. Maurs, and is a well known name in the county, having […]

3 years ago

Roscommon legend questions Ethan Rafferty’s role as sweeper keeper

Roscommon legend questions Ethan Rafferty’s role as sweeper keeper

“He’s miles away from being competent.” Roscommon legend and former goalkeeper Shane Curran has questioned whether or not Ethan Rafferty’s ‘sweeper keeper’ role is worth it for Armagh. Armagh just scraped by Westmeath in the All-Ireland championship, needing a late goal from substitute Conor Turbitt to seal the win in the end. Rafferty was playing […]

3 years ago

Shane Curran on why New York and Leitrim missed so many penalties

Shane Curran on why New York and Leitrim missed so many penalties

“The rules weren’t generally followed.”  New York famously won their first Connacht championship match last weekend when they beat Leitrim on penalties, but both sides missed most of their spot kicks. Former Roscommon goalkeeper Shane Curran has an explanation as to why so many of the shots didn’t seem to find the back of the […]

3 years ago