Dessie Hutchinson hints at how a Clare hurling legend helped fuel Ballygunner
After producing a superb seven-point performance in a wild and rain-soaked Semple Stadium, Dessie Hutchinson used his post-match interview to directly address the critics who had questioned Ballygunner in the build-up to the Munster final. His side’s commanding 0-21 to 1-9 victory over Éire Óg Inis secured a historic sixth Munster title and firmly re-established […]
3 months ago
OPINION: New seeding in Munster football makes total sense – and here’s why
It doesn’t just make sense in Munster, it makes sense in all provincial championships. The Munster Council has approved a three-year plan to seed the provincial senior football championship. From 2026, the top two Munster teams in the previous year’s Allianz Football League will be kept apart in the semi-final draw. That means All-Ireland Champions […]
6 months ago
Waterford man, 25, dies after electrocution incident on Tour de France trip
RIP. A cyclist from Waterford has passed away after being electrocuted at a Paris Metro station. As an avid cyclist with Comeragh Cycling Club, Tomás Walsh had been on a Tour de France trip. On Tuesday, his club paid tribute to the 25-year-old: “It is with great sadness that we have learned that our clubmate and […]
8 months ago
Waterford star opens up on crippling pain he gets from playing
Despite the pain, he’s spoken of his refusal to hang up the boots. Waterford star, Stephen Bennett, has been battling hip issues since he was a minor where he had an operation at 17 and again when he was 20. The issues have become career threatening in recent years with former Déise boss, Davy Fitzgerald, revealing […]
9 months ago
Déise legend begs for Championship change to save Waterford hurlers
He’s not a happy camper. Once again, Waterford’s championship is over before the All-Ireland series has begun, having finished last in the Munster SHC. Unfortunately for the Déise and Clare, and the likes of Wexford in Leinster, there is no back door into the All-Ireland. Waterford legend John Mullane has slammed this change in the […]
10 months ago
John Kiely opposes schedule change calls from Waterford boss
The two managers have different opinions on this issue. Waterford were defeated 2-25 to 1-22 against Cork in their final game in the Munster SHC. This meant the Déise exited at the round-robin stage for the sixth time since 2018. Waterford boss, Peter Queally, has since come out and said the championship format is too severe. […]
10 months ago