‘It shows the generosity of people’ – Roscommon GAA side unite to support Ukrainian team-mate
THE MANAGER OF the Roscommon minor footballers says he is “very proud” of his squad who have united to show solidarity with one of their team-mates who comes from Ukraine. Nikita Berzins is an emerging defender from the Kilmore/Shannon Gaels…
Some inter-county and college players facing three games in three days this weekend
SOME OF THE country’s top ladies football stars are facing the prospect of playing three games in three days this weekend. The semi-finals and finals of colleges’ championship action take place on Friday and Saturday respectively, while the Division 1…
Here’s the new smart sliotar being introduced to inter-county hurling
HURLING’S NEW SMART sliotar could come into senior inter-county action next year and GAA president Larry McCarthy hopes it will help maintain the “integrity of the game.” Croke Park have unveiled the new ball which will see sliotars standardised and ensure…
Irish players facing tough decision as AFLW season set to kick off in August
THE AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL League Women’s [AFLW] season is set to kick off in August this year, with several Irish players likely facing a big decision as a result. A report in Australian outlet The Age confirmed that the AFL Commission…
The 8 counties still chasing a first GAA football league win this season
WE’VE MOVED PAST the halfway point of the 2022 GAA football league as the action enters a decisive phase. Eight teams are still awaiting their first win, frustrated in their four games to date and hoping for better luck as…
Division 1 league semi-finals set for Clones double-header
ST TIERNACH’S PARK, Clones, will host a double-header of Lidl Ladies National Football League semi-finals on Saturday week. Holders Dublin face Donegal in the opening clash on 19 March [throw-in 1pm], before 2021 All-Ireland champions Meath do battle with Mayo…
‘He got a guard of honour from our players last night’ – Kilcoo salute departing manager Moran
ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS Kilcoo will be “forever grateful” to Mickey Moran following his decision to step down as manager after guiding the Down club to glory earlier this year. News of his departure was first reported by the Irish News, as…
Former Mayo and Wicklow players made joint-managers of Garden County
WICKLOW HAVE APPOINTED Alan Costello and Gary Duffy as joint-managers for the remainder of the season. The duo take over from Louth native Colin Kelly who stepped down last Tuesday due to work commitments. Wicklow gained a point from their…
Brian Cody on Paul Shefflin: ‘It’s just an absolute tragedy’
KILKENNY MANAGER BRIAN Cody has paid tribute to former Ballyhale Shamrocks player Paul Shefflin who passed away on Friday. The younger brother of Henry Shefflin died while out running and news of his passing sent shockwaves through the local community.…
Fermanagh and Longford seal wins, St Kieran’s end Tulla’s historic journey
Results Croke Cup Semi-final St Joseph’s Tulla 1-11 St Kieran’s 3-16 Allianz Football League Division 3 Longford 0-14 Westmeath 0-10 Advertisement Fermanagh 3-15 Laois 3-9 *********************** IN TODAY’S REFIXED Allianz Football League games, there were wins in Division 3 for Longford…