Month: September 2021

AS HE ATTEMPTS to stifle the impact of Nenagh Éire Óg in the battle to be crowned Tipperary senior hurling champions, John O’Keeffe can reflect on his previous input into the development of some of their rising stars. In a former career O’Keeffe, the Clonoulty-Rossmore captain and Portlaoise-based garda, worked for the Tipperary county boardRead moreRead more

CORMAC COSTELLO’S DREAM performance off the bench in the 2016 All-Ireland final was seen as a coming of age performance by the Whitehill Colmcilles man. Then aged 22, he clipped over three points against Mayo to haul Dublin over the line, finishing the final as the joint-top scorer from play.  Costello was a minor All-Ireland winnerRead moreRead more

DARRAN O’SULLIVAN THIS week became the latest Kerry footballer to announce his inter-county retirement, following Anthony Maher, Donnchadh Walsh and Kieran Donaghy out the Kingdom exit door.  Kerry legend Tomás Ó Sé feels Donaghy may have had another year in him, particularly given the proposed new mark rule that may come in for next year’sRead moreRead more

WHEN NORMAL TIME ended in July’s epic All-Ireland semi-final between Cork and Limerick, Daniel Kearney was lying in the dressing-room in Croke Park. He had limped off in the 60th minute yet was nudged back into the action as extra-time resumed. By the 85th minute Kearney had to accept his afternoon was done, succumbing toRead moreRead more

IT WAS THIS day last week that Dublin camogie star Eve O’Brien delivered a passionate argument for change. Dublin defender and 20×20 ambassador Laura Twomey. Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO She had a lot to get off her chest, and felt that many camogie players would agree with her thoughts. The Na Fianna defender called for change,Read moreRead more

CONOR MCDONALD CAN sense what a seismic occasion it is for the people of Gorey this week. For the first time the Naomh Éanna club will have a direct involvement on Wexford senior hurling final day. Six years after plying their trade in junior ranks, they have climbed up to be within one victory ofRead moreRead more

ON SUNDAY, ANTHONY Daly will lead Kilmacud Crokes in the Dublin SHC final against Ballyboden St Enda’s. Source: Oisin Keniry/INPHO Their stunning semi-final win to dump out reigning champions Cuala means they’re narrow favourites to take the crown this time around. The Clare native has previously enjoyed major success in the capital, having led Dublin toRead moreRead more

The champions of which country offered a two-year professional football contract to Usain Bolt? PA Cyprus Luxembourg Malta Liechtenstein Irish boxer Dearbhla Rooney won a bronze medal at the Youth Olympics. From which county does she hail? Olympic Federation of Ireland Sligo Leitrim Roscommon Mayo Which Cork star scored 1-6 as Imokilly retained their seniorRead moreRead more

Updated at 21.44 DONEGAL GAA HAVE confirmed Stephen Rochford will join Declan Bonner’s backroom team for the upcoming season. Rochford spent three years in charge of Mayo before departing last month and will replace outgoing coach Karl Lacey in the Donegal set-up. Before taking charge of Mayo, Rochford managed Corofin to All-Ireland club glory.  DonegalRead moreRead more

CORA STAUNTON HAS conceded that she is unlikely to return for a remarkable 25th senior inter-county season with Mayo next year. The football legend was one of 12 players who withdrew from the Mayo Ladies squad this summer citing unspecified “player welfare issues”, setting off a summer-long saga which played out very publicly. Manager PeterRead moreRead more