Classic Brolly…. Ahead of Kerry’s hammering of Armagh in the All-Ireland quarter-final, Joe Brolly wrote that David Clifford was “the only Kerry footballer worthy of the name.” After that game, manager Jack O’Connor hit back, saying: “One of the great motivators in life is trying to prove people wrong. We were being portrayed as a […]

1 year ago

A potential flaw…. David Clifford’s two-point score just before half-time in Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC final is destined to become an iconic moment. Kerry knew that a score before the break would be huge for momentum, and they got more they hoped for with a seven-point lead as the sides went down the tunnel. They showed […]

1 year ago

Just a cheeky reminder! Kerry legend Kieran Donaghy and the outspoken Joe Brolly will forever be linked in GAA lore. One of the most iconic All-Ireland moments in the sport’s history saw Donaghy call out Brolly in his post-match interview, after the Kingdom had defeated Donegal in the 2014 final. Feeling disrespected in the lead […]

1 year ago

Will he, won’t he… Among the joy down in Kerry is a growing sense of worry that their five-time All-Ireland winning manager, Jack O’Connor, may step down from his role in the coming weeks. He hinted at it earlier in the year, saying: “I’ve done 10 years over three different periods. I never overstay my […]

1 year ago

They had a lot to celebrate! A common sight in GAA is to see players put the head back down and race back into position after a score, no matter how skilful or high the stakes. At most, you might catch a glimpse a fist pump or two in the bigger games. But just as […]

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He never minces his words does Brolly! Donegal boss Jim McGuinness came in for huge criticism after his side’s ten-point loss to Kerry in the All-Ireland SFC final yesterday. Fans and pundits had been speculating all week over what tactics the famed manager would employ to stop the Kingdom’s ferocious attack. But in the end, […]

1 year ago

A very tough choice! After scoring 8-62 in this year’s championship, David Clifford is the hot favourite to land his third GAA Footballer of the Year award, after receiving the honour in 2022 and 2023. The Fossa man is regarded by many as the greatest of all time, and would become the first player to […]

1 year ago

He would be a big loss. Such was Kerry’s dominance in 2025, that manager Jack O’Connor’s post-match retirement claims still came as a shock, despite hinting at it earlier in the year. Speaking on RTÉ Radio One after yesterday’s All-Ireland SFC final win over Donegal, O’Connor indicated that he might step down from his position. […]

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What a team! It comes as no surprise that Kerry dominate RTÉ’s The Sunday Game Team of the Year. 2025 saw the Kingdom march to the National League Division 1 title, with a 1-18 to 1-12 win over Mayo in the final, before crushing Donegal in the All-Ireland SFC final yeaterday, 1-26 to 0-19. Alongside […]

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What a performance! Kerry boss Jack O’Connor masterminded a 1-26 to 0-19 win over Donegal in the All-Ireland SFC final this afternoon, with his side never behind in the game, and looking comfortable throughout. The Kingdom made hay against Donegal’s zonal defence, with David Clifford, Joe O’Connor, Gavin White, and Paudie Clifford all outstanding. Kerry […]

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He answered all his critics! David Clifford produced another masterful display, as Kerry beat Donegal in the All-Ireland SFC final. However, it was the team performance which was the crucial aspect their crushing, 1-26 to 0-19 victory, with outstanding showings from the likes of Joe O’Connor and Gavin White. Boss Jack O’Connor had his side […]

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What a game! Kerry are the All-Ireland SFC champions, beating Donegal in today’s final, 1-26 to 0-19. The Kingdom ran riot in the first half, shooting into the canal end, and scored four two-pointers to Donegal’s zero, giving them a seven-point lead. Donegal threatened to mount a comeback in the second half, getting to within […]

1 year ago

More game-changing rules! On the RTÉ panel ahead of today’s All-Ireland SFC final is Peter Canavan, Lee Keegan, and Jim Gavin. The latter, who managed Dublin to six All-Ireland titles, has left his biggest mark on the game through his work as chairman of the Football Review Committee. The new rules brought in by the […]

1 year ago

They were shocked! The fallout from the Lions’ late victory over Australia will likely continue in the coming weeks, with fans and pundits debating whether Jac Morgan should have been penalised for a clearout in the lead up to Hugo Keenan’s winning try. However, the referee let the try stand, much to the chagrin of […]

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What a game! The Lions produced their biggest Test comeback after being 17 points down. Hugo Keenan’s last-gasp try gave them a 29-26 win, overcoming a seriously improved Wallabies side. Andrew Porter – 7.5 Didn’t have any outstanding moments, but scrummaged very well and made an whopping 16 tackles in just 54 minutes. Dan Sheehan […]

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It may be the only way…. Ahead of the All-Ireland final on Sunday, there is no doubt that Donegal boss Jim McGuinness has a plan in mind for stopping Kerry’s maverick, David Clifford. Over the years, many of the sport’s best have tried to curb his output, but such is his talent that it is […]

1 year ago

It’s All-Ireland final week! How to stop David Clifford? That’s the prevailing question heading into Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC final between Kerry and Donegal. Such is the class of the Kingdom’s talisman, that the conversations of whether he is the best of all time have been rampant all week, with Donegal boss Jim McGuinness also chipping […]

1 year ago

Proper order. The GAA have made the prescient decision to have Donegal and Kerry both wear alternative kits for the All-Ireland SFC final this Sunday. The news of the decision was reported last week, after a discussion between the GAA and referee Brendan Cawley, and will help avoid any post-match controversy. One of the main […]

1 year ago

Not a hope! There’s a strong argument that the man who has had the best year in Irish rugby is Leinster tighthead prop Tom Clarkson. The former Blackrock College man began last season with no Ireland caps to his name, and was seen as, at best, fifth choice in his position. Fast forward 12 months […]

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He played for the Banner for over a decade. Ex-Clare hurler, Niall Gilligan, has been found not guilty of assaulting a boy, 12, with a wooden stick on October 5, 2023. The former All-Star and All-Ireland winner, played for Clare from 1997 to 2009, picking up two Munster SHC titles as well. On Wednesday, July […]

1 year ago

Not what you to hear as a Cork fan…. Favourites for the title, and six points up at half-time thanks to a goal just before the break, with the momentum on their side. It was the ideal position to be in for Cork during Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC final. So what went so wrong in a […]

1 year ago

Well he certainly answered any critics… Heading into this year’s Munster SHC there were question marks over Tipperary and their manager. After taking over in 2022 on three-year term, Liam Cahill oversaw a relatively promising first season, qualifying out of Munster, which included a win over Clare, before getting knocked out of the All-Ireland by […]

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O’Gara wasn’t having it! The Lions’ 24-19 win over First Nations & Pasifika XV was a game to forget, with few, if any, putting their hand up for a start in Saturday’s second Test against Australia. Speaking post-match, former Scotland captain John Barclay picked his side for the weekend’s clash, and controversially dropped two Irish […]

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That was not pretty…. It was the Lions’ dullest performance so far, but they scraped through with a 24-19 win. Certain players had a chance to force their way into the second Test 23, but few, if any, did. Pierre Schoeman – 5.5 Scrum didn’t go as planned, and failed to make much of an […]

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It’s like a catchphrase! John McGrath’s second goal in the All-Ireland final was a cracker and put Tipperary out of sight against Cork, on their way to the All-Ireland SHC title. On commentary was the famed duo of Marty Morrissey and Offaly’s Michael Duignan, with the latter describing the score as “as good a goal […]

1 year ago

A great decision. Tipperary defied the odds to take home the Liam MacCarthy, defeating favourites Cork, 3-27 to 1-18, in the All-Ireland SHC final on Sunday. And they needed to dig deep after trailing by six points at half-time, but they blew the Rebels away, outscoring them 3-14 to 0-02 in the second half. As […]

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On the way to greatness! Darragh McCarthy had a less than ideal start to his 2025 Munster SHC, getting sent off in Tipperary’s second game, against Cork, for striking Seán O’Donoghue with his hurl before the sliotar had even been thrown-in. There is a fine line between making your mark and going overboard, and unfortunately […]

1 year ago

An interesting proposition… Writing in today’s match programme for the All-Ireland SHC final between Cork and Tipperary, GAA president Jarlath Burns has spoken of a potential change to the current championship structure. He is suggesting to get rid of the All-Ireland preliminary quarter-finals, which sees the finalists of the second-tier Joe McDonagh Cup face off […]

1 year ago

Incredible words. Tipperary are All-Ireland SHC champions after beating Cork by 3-27 to 1-18. It was an incredible second-half comeback from the Premier County, after trailing by six points at half-time. In his post-match captain’s speech in front of the whole of Croke Park, Ronan Maher paid tribute to the late Tipperary star Dillon Quirke, […]

1 year ago

Constant improvement is needed. While the Lions were comfortable victors against Australia – only looking in any way under pressure, at kick-off and after Max Jorgensen’s 28th minute try – the scoreline will have disappointed them given their general dominance over a dull Wallabies side. As such, head coach Andy Farrell and his management team […]

1 year ago

What a finish! Brought to you by TG4 Dublin are through to the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship final on August 3 at Croke Park, after beating Galway, 3-14 to 2-14, after extra time yesterday. They will face Meath in the showpiece game, after the Royals took down Kerry in their semi-final by 2-12 to […]

1 year ago

We’ve never seen this before! Rory McIlroy is currently -5 in the Open Championship at Portrush, after a decent start to his third round which has seen him have three birdies and one bogeys in his first 10 holes. After a wayward tee shot on the 11th, one of the most bizarre moments we ever […]

1 year ago

Lets hope they’re ok. For Irish fans, the big story of the Tour de France has been the success of Ben Healy, who has a stage win, and wore the yellow jersey for two stages before being overtaken by Tadej Pogacar. After losing a serious amount of time on July 17, Healy did well today […]

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An interesting take from ROG…. First-half dominance from the Lions helped them to a 27-19 win over Australia in the first Test of the 2025 Tour. After leading 17-5 at the break, they scored an early second-half try through Dan Sheehan, before the Wallabies got themselves back into the game and the Lions regressed. The […]

1 year ago

A powerful performance! The Lions took on Australia this morning in the first Test of the 2025 Tour, and several players stood out in the player ratings. The game finished 27-19 to the tourists, and they were relatively comfortable throughout. Head coach Andy Farrell came under fire for some controversial selections, but his side showed […]

1 year ago

This would be incredible! As a two-weight world champion and the first female fighter to headline Madison Square Gardens, along with her illustrious amateur career, there is little, if anything, left for Katie Taylor to achieve in women’s boxing. After her trilogy fight with Amanda Serrano, it was hoped that a Croke Park fight could […]

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He knows his stuff! The Lions take on Australia in the first Test of the 2025 Tour, at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane (kick-off, 11am). Eight Irish have made the starting XV – Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Joe McCarthy, Tadhg Beirne, Jack Conan, Jamison Gibson-Park, James Lowe, Hugo Keenan – with three on the bench […]

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What a game we have in store in two days time! Cork will take on Tipperary this Sunday, July 20, in the All-Ireland SHC final at Croke Park, with throw-in at 3.30pm. Amazingly, it is the first time both counties will meet in a senior final, despite being two of the biggest and most successful […]

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We didn’t see this coming! There has been a lot of uproar over the last week over the allocation of tickets for the All-Ireland SHC final between Tipperary and Cork. The game takes place this Sunday, July 20, at Croke Park, with throw-in at 3.30pm. Tickets for the game have been given to clubs and […]

1 year ago

This would be incredible! We reported back in January on the huge news that Portmarnock Golf Club in North Dublin would be making upgrades to the course, in order for it to continue on its journey to hosting the Open Championship. Never before has the iconic major been held in the south of Ireland, but […]

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He has come in for a lot of criticism…. ‘History is written by the victors’, and this looks like it will be the case with Andy Farrell and his selection calls for the Lions squad. He first came under fire for picking Mack Hansen over the in-form Darcy Graham, although it has been shown that […]

1 year ago

These calls will cause some amount of furore! Head coach Andy Farrell is set to pick his Lions 23 for Saturday’s first Test against Australia on Thursday, July 17. While much of the side is predictable, there is huge competition in the back row and on the bench. The Telegraph have reported that a couple […]

1 year ago

There’s going to be some crowd following Shane! The tee times and pairings for the 2025 Open Championship at Portrush have been announced. Two-time winner Pádraig Harrington will take the opening tee shot at 6.35am. He has been grouped alongside Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin, and 2023 Ryder Cup star Nicolai Hojgaard from Denmark. Shane Lowry, […]

1 year ago

A huge weekend ahead! Brought to you by TG4. We are down to the last four in the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship, with a double-header at O’Connor Park in Tullamore this Saturday. First up is Kerry vs Meath (kick-off, 5.15pm), pitting the reigning champions against the 2021 and 2022 winners. The Kingdom defeated Kildare, […]

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Donegal were magnificent today! Jim McGuinness and his Donegal side are through to the All-Ireland SFC final against Kerry, following their 3-26 to 0-15 demolition of Meath. After scoring 0-06, Donegal’s talisman, Michael Murphy, was taken off after just 45 minutes with an eye on the final. But it didn’t make a difference to their […]

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You can only play what’s in front of you…. Ireland’s dished out a 106-7 hammering to Portugal, who were one of the poorest sides these men will ever face. Given the standard of the opposition in Lisbon, it’s hard to put too much weight into the performances, but the performances of the debutants were encouraging. […]

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Classic Rassie! South Africa are currently playing Italy in their summer Test. Known for his innovative plays, head coach Rassie Erasmus conjured up another wily piece of trickery against the Azzuri. From a kick-off, the Springboks purposely fouled by not reaching the 10-metre line with the kick, resulting in a scrum to Italy. However, given […]

1 year ago

Oh so close! Kildare have won the 2025 Tailteann Cup, with a 1-24 to 2-19 win over Limerick at Croke Park. The Lilywhites led for large parts of the game before a goal from the Treaty’s Killian Ryan put them ahead. However, Kildare rallied and were able to see the game out, but not before […]

1 year ago

A good point! While the favourite to take over as the manager of the Dublin footballers, Ger Brennan, has enjoyed huge success with Louth prior to his recent resignation, his time there will have him at a disadvantage in one sense. Locked into his role with the Wee County for the last two years, and […]

1 year ago

Some side! The Lions 23 that faced the Brumbies on Wednesday gave a glimpse into the probable Test team to face Australia on July 19. There are, however, a few places still up for grabs and a handful of players who could force their way into the match-day squad with a big showing on Saturday. […]

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