Keegan v O’Shea – Draw made as Mayo SFC reaches quarter-final stage

Updated Sep 11th 2018, 12:05 AM EIGHT TEAMS REMAIN in the hunt for the Mayo SFC after the conclusion of the group stages at the weekend. James Horan (Westport), Barry Moran (Castlebar Mitchels), Cillian O’Connor (Ballintubber) and Aidan O’Shea (Breaffy) Reigning champions Castlebar Mitchels enjoyed a 3-12 to 0-12 win over Andy Moran’s Ballaghaderreen yesterday to seal Read more about Keegan v O’Shea – Draw made as Mayo SFC reaches quarter-final stage[…]

‘We’ve lost three finals to them’: Owens determined to put Cork defeats behind her

DUBLIN FORWARD NICOLE Owens says she is determined to claim a second TG4 All-Ireland senior title and put three Croke Park defeats to Cork behind her once and for all. Owens has been a star performer for Dublin all season as they worked their way through the Leinster and All-Ireland championships unbeaten thus far. Click Here: Liverpool Read more about ‘We’ve lost three finals to them’: Owens determined to put Cork defeats behind her[…]

Staying on! Malachy O’Rourke agrees extension to remain in Monaghan job

MONAGHAN SENIOR FOOTBALL manager Malachy O’Rourke has agreed a one-year extension to his previous deal, keeping him at the helm until 2020. Monaghan GAA announced the news last night after he was ratified at the Farney’s county committee meeting: “Malachy O’Rourke has been ratified at tonight’s County Committee Meeting as Monaghan GAA Senior Football Manager Read more about Staying on! Malachy O’Rourke agrees extension to remain in Monaghan job[…]

Kerry legend Donaghy announces his inter-county retirement

KIERAN DONAGHY HAS announced his retirement from inter-county football, drawing the curtain on an illustrious 14-year career with Kerry.  Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO The 35-year-old won four senior All-Ireland titles with the Kingdom and was named Footballer of the Year in 2006, while he picked up three All-Stars. Donaghy confirmed his decision with a statement on the Kerry Read more about Kerry legend Donaghy announces his inter-county retirement[…]

Former Wexford captain to return for fourth season in charge of London

CIARÁN DEELY WILL remain in charge of the London footballers for a fourth season after he was ratified by the executive and clubs of London GAA on Monday night. “A new cycle begins of developing young London born players and integrating some top players from Ireland. Loads of work to do- can’t wait,” Deely wrote Read more about Former Wexford captain to return for fourth season in charge of London[…]

‘Best teammate I ever had’, ‘Friend for life’, ‘Kerry icon’ – Tributes pour in for retiring Donaghy

TRIBUTES ARE POURING in for Kieran Donaghy who announced his retirement from inter-county duty earlier today. Source: James Crombie/INPHO The four-time All-Ireland winner was a popular figure on and off the field throughout his Kerry career. His decision to step away brings an incredible career to a close. Several former team-mates and pundits have been among Read more about ‘Best teammate I ever had’, ‘Friend for life’, ‘Kerry icon’ – Tributes pour in for retiring Donaghy[…]

‘I was going into battle for this county and that’s why I was kind of so on the edge as a player’

KIERAN DONAGHY SAYS that he feels now is the right time to announce his inter-county retirement following a stellar 14-year career with Kerry. The 35-year-old confirmed his departure from Kerry on Tuesday and finishes up with four senior All-Ireland titles as well as the Footballer of the Year award in 2006. He also picked up Read more about ‘I was going into battle for this county and that’s why I was kind of so on the edge as a player’[…]

Former Mayo boss Maughan rubber-stamped as new Offaly football manager

JOHN MAUGHAN’S APPOINTMENT as Offaly’s new senior football manager was officially ratified this evening. Maughan was recommended last month by the four-man committee tasked with spearheading the search, and that proposal was rubber-stamped at Tuesday’s county board meeting. The Crossmolina man previously managed his native Mayo to three All-Ireland finals (1996, 1997 and 2004) and Read more about Former Mayo boss Maughan rubber-stamped as new Offaly football manager[…]

Dublin boss Bohan: ‘It was probably the most competitive game we’ve had all year’

DUBLIN MANAGER MICK Bohan is hoping that last Sunday’s A versus B training game will be the hour that gives his side the edge to claim back-to-back TG4 All-Ireland ladies senior football titles for the first time in the county’s history. Bohan is yet to reveal his starting team for Sunday’s decider against Cork – Read more about Dublin boss Bohan: ‘It was probably the most competitive game we’ve had all year’[…]

12 players from Dublin as 11 counties feature in 2018 All-Star football nominations

AFTER COMPLETING FOUR-in-a-row, the All-Ireland champions Dublin have 12 players nominated for the 2018 GAA-GPA PWC All-Star awards with 11 counties in total having players included. Con O’Callaghan, Paul Mannion and Dean Rock have all been nominated. Source: James Crombie/INPHO The 45-player shortlist has been released today for this year’s awards which recognise the star Read more about 12 players from Dublin as 11 counties feature in 2018 All-Star football nominations[…]