Goals from O’Connell, Dillon and Burke help Dublin open up league with victory over Carlow

Dublin 3-15 Carlow 0-18 Paul Keane reporting at Parnell Park THE HALF-TIME introduction of Donal Burke was crucial at Parnell Park where hot favourites Dublin came from behind to secure a battling Allianz NHL Division 1B win. Burke, among a group of Dublin players who featured for DCU in the Fitzgibbon Cup this week, didn’t Read more about Goals from O’Connell, Dillon and Burke help Dublin open up league with victory over Carlow[…]

Late Brian Reape goal proves decisive as Mayo overcome four point deficit against Roscommon

Mayo 1-8 Roscommon 1-7 Colm Gannon reports from MacHale Park A BRIAN REAPE goal five minutes from time was the vital score as Mayo overcame a four point half time deficit in awful conditions to see off local rivals Roscommon in MacHale Park. Roscommon made the most of a the advantage of an almost storm Read more about Late Brian Reape goal proves decisive as Mayo overcome four point deficit against Roscommon[…]

Wicklow keeper Jackson nails late winner, while Cahillane goal sees Laois past Tally’s Down

LAOIS CAME FROM behind to defeat Down by six points in Paddy Tally’s first league game in charge of the Ulster outfit. John Sugrue’s side were 0-9 to 0-5 behind at half-time, but scores from Donie Kingston and Evan O’Carroll helped draw them level by the midway point of the second-half. Colm Murphy and Donal O’Hare Read more about Wicklow keeper Jackson nails late winner, while Cahillane goal sees Laois past Tally’s Down[…]

‘This is really a stepping stone’ – first night out in second coming for Tipp hurling boss

THE OFFICIAL RECORD will show 8,217 in attendance in Thurles last night. With 2018 drawing to a close in an untypical premature fashion for the Tipperary hurlers, a competitive game at home early in a new year was a natural draw for the local support. There had been plenty to consider and little hurling to Read more about ‘This is really a stepping stone’ – first night out in second coming for Tipp hurling boss[…]

New job for Davy Fitz as Wexford manager takes coaching role with 2017 Clare champions

DAVY FITZGERALD IS set for a busy 2019 after being named coach of 2017 Clare hurling champions Sixmilebridge. The Wexford manager will work under new manager Tim Crowe, while Timmy Crowe will be fitness trainer and Paddy Meehan will stand in as a selector at the Banner club. Fitzgerald is a native of Sixmilebridge native, Read more about New job for Davy Fitz as Wexford manager takes coaching role with 2017 Clare champions[…]

Steven Reid’s retirement from sprinting and more Tweets of the Week

1. Connacht Rugby Not the shortest walk from the dressing room to the pitch here…😳 🏃‍♂️ #BORvCON pic.twitter.com/PEYwkDjzcf — Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) January 19, 2019 2. Raheem Sterling 🤣🤣 mannnn whoever said thats me down the wing… im confused now its accurate af 😂 https://t.co/vGXSEEaOqV — Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) January 21, 2019 3. Dublin airport Read more about Steven Reid’s retirement from sprinting and more Tweets of the Week[…]

How the return of ‘one of the best players in Ireland’ could light a fire under Armagh’s season

“I just discovered more things. I discovered what life’s about. I discovered how great the world is and realised you only get one shot at the thing. Part of me is like, ‘I’d love to be part of something, I’d love to go again’. I don’t want to give up, if that makes sense? I think Read more about How the return of ‘one of the best players in Ireland’ could light a fire under Armagh’s season[…]

Canning steers Galway to comfortable win against Laois

Galway 1-27 Laois 2-15 John Fallon reports from Pearse Stadium  JOE CANNING AND Cathal Mannion led the way as Galway got their Division 1B campaign off to a winning start at Pearse Stadium. Laois never looked like delivering a win for new manager Eddie Brennan as they were chasing the game from the outset. Having Read more about Canning steers Galway to comfortable win against Laois[…]

Promotion hopefuls Kildare and Armagh finish level after entertaining clash

Kildare 0-14 Armagh 1-11 Conor McKenna reports from St Conleth’s Park KILDARE AND ARMAGH could not be separated, with the sides finishing level after what was a fantastic game of football played out in St. Conleth’s Park, Newbridge Armagh had a goal disallowed in the second minute, after Stefan Campbell was penalised for overcarrying and it Read more about Promotion hopefuls Kildare and Armagh finish level after entertaining clash[…]

0-16 for Bennett as Waterford hit the ground running with 27-point win over Offaly

Waterford 2-28 Offaly 0-7 Conor Kane reports from Thurles AFTER A DISAPPOINTING 2018 in both league and championship Waterford need to hit the ground running this year and they couldn’t have started in any better fashion than with this emphatic win over a hapless Offaly. Stephen Bennett took the opportunity afforded by poor opposition to Read more about 0-16 for Bennett as Waterford hit the ground running with 27-point win over Offaly[…]