He scored 0-8 in the club championship last weekend. Paul Mannion was one of the key men under Jim Gavin, a guaranteed starter and a guaranteed star performance in nearly every game. When Dessie Farrell took over in 2020, he opted to keep Mannion on the bench however, and use him as an impact substitute, […]

4 years ago

“I felt he was the only man to get the job.” Few people know The Kingdom as well as Kerry legend, Darran O’Sullivan. The former county captain played for them, won for them and is still a big fan The former flying forward also worked with the new Kerry manager, Jack O’Connor, in his previous […]

4 years ago

“Entertainment and social manager.” Owen Mulligan first and foremost, is a legend for the Red Hand county. Three All-Irelands, All-Star, and beautiful memories of some of the best dummies, goals and points, displayed by a forward. Off the field, he has a reputation of being a bit rogue, and enjoying himself, sometimes at the expense […]

4 years ago

“We’ve got to learn and move on.” The club championship is underway in Mayo, as the county players look to leave their disappointment of their All-Ireland final loss against Tyrone, behind them. Breaffy, which boasts county stars players such as Aidan O’Shea, Conor O’Shea, Rob Hennelly, and former Mayo midfielder, Seamus O’Shea, took on The […]

4 years ago

“Hampsey you’re the man, in the Hogan Stand, Sam is coming home again.” Tyrone natives and members of the music duo ‘Two Degrees,’ were sitting in a hotel after watching their county record a historic victory over Kerry in the All-Ireland semi-final. The pair had already written a song which was a big hit during […]

4 years ago

“Disrespectful.” Wayne Rooney has been upfront about the crisis that Derby football club are currently facing, and about the challenges he as a manager is currently facing. Despite the obvious issues, such as being deducted points and having to face an uphill battle from so early on in the season, Rooney has a real issue […]

4 years ago

“He’s still one of the quickest players in the league.” There are few athletes in world sport that have been defying Father Time, quite like Cristiano Ronaldo has. Despite playing from such a young age, being targeted by opposition players, and being at the very top of European football for so long, the Portugues star […]

4 years ago

This will be O’Connor’s third time in charge of The Kingdom. The Kerry County board have today confirmed that Jack O’Connor, will once again take the helm as the senior county manager. Having already won three All-Ireland’s in charge of his native county in 2004, 2006, and 2009, the Kerry faithful will be hopeful that […]

4 years ago

“It clicked for the both of us, out of nowhere.” Kieran McGeary and Conor Meyler have very similar stories, especially this year. They were both classed as two good footballers, whose main attributes were based around fitness, determination and doggedness. However, this year, they displayed all of those qualities and more, as they reached a […]

4 years ago

She scored 1-02 in the final. Emma Duggan has had the season of her life, and she’s only getting started, it’s almost scary to think what she else she could potentially go on to achieve. After Meath’s TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship victory, she has been honoured with the Croke Park/LGFA Player of the Month award […]

4 years ago

The Kerry County board are set to select their new manager over the coming weekend. Jack O’Connor has won three All-Irelands, and has already managed Kerry on two separate occasions already. He most recently guided Kildare to league promotion and a Leinster final, but despite having another year on his contract he left his position […]

4 years ago

“I’d have given up a lot more.” European Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington has promised to follow the example of Thomas Bjorn and get a tattoo if his team win at Whistling Straits this week. Three years ago Bjorn pledged to his players he would get himself inked if they beat the United States in […]

4 years ago

“It’s total nonsense, it’s bluff.” GAA president Larry McCarthy has condemned the abuse that mayo players and staff has suffered in the wake of their All-Ireland final loss. However, he nor the GAA mention who is giving this abuse, is it online, is the Mayo fans, opposition supporters, or the media? Some have referenced an […]

4 years ago

“It’s all about the ‘we’ and not the ‘I’ in that situation.” Individuals don’t win All-Ireland medals, teams do, and to Tyrone’s team had an incredible bond this year. It wasn’t just the starting 15 that was important, it was the entire squad, even those who didn’t make the 26-man panel on match day. Kieran […]

4 years ago

“That’s just, that’s the way I am.” After Tyrone won the All-Ireland, Niall Morgan was doing an interview and commented on how himself and Cathal McShane would fight a lot at training. It’s not uncommon for their to be heated discussions in a training game, but it’s still interesting as to why these two in […]

4 years ago

“He got the ball rolling.” What a year it’s been for Kieran McGeary, who just went from strength to strength as the season progressed, playing his best ever football. McGeary won the u21 All-Ireland under Brian Dooher and Feargal Logan back in 2015, but it was Mickey Harte who brought him onto the senior team […]

4 years ago

“Contrary to belief, against Kerry, I was probably striking the ball a lot better than against Mayo.” Niall Morgan has suffered his fair share of criticism in the past, but he has been the best goalkeeper in the country this season, and one of the reasons behind that has been his kick outs. It almost […]

4 years ago

“It is important that we support each other throughout Mayo GAA.” Mayo have released what they called an “End of Season Position Statement,” in reaction to some of the crisisim players and staff were facing, following their All-Ireland final loss to Tyrone. There has also been speculation that coaches Ciaran McDonald and James Burke, will […]

4 years ago

An investigation will be launched. Laois GAA look set to launch an investigation into the nasty scenes which broke out after a senior football clash between Arles-Killeen and Killeshin on Saturday evening in O’Moore Park. Killeshin won the game 1-17 to 0-15 after extra time, to progress in the Laois SFC, which leaves Arles-Killeen facing […]

4 years ago

Rapparees 6-18 St Anne’s 1-17 St Anne’s got off to the better start in the Wexford final, settling into the game much quicker than Rapparees, but they managed to find their feet and went in all square on the first water break. Then the goals started to come quick and fast, Alan Tobin, Ricky Fox, […]

4 years ago

“It’s a poor decision.” It was 2-1 to United when West Ham were awarded a penalty in the 94th minute to get an equaliser after there was a handball in the United box. In a strange turn of events, David Moyes made a quick substitution, bringing on Mark Noble from the bench to take the […]

4 years ago

“Egan, Egan Egan.” Ireland’s John Egan was in flying form against Hull in the Championship, scoring not once, but twice from a set-piece. Both goals came from corners and both came off Egan’s head to find the back of the net, as the Irish defender helped Sheffield United seal a 3-1 win. More good news […]

4 years ago

“Sometimes he comments on things he doesn’t really know.” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has responded to Rio Ferdinand’s comments regarding Ronaldo’s behaviour on the touchline against Young Boys. The Portuguese superstar was already subbed off when he was spotted on the touchline shouting advice to his team mates and reacting to the referee. Ferdinand said the […]

4 years ago

“This world has lost a fine man.” Former Antrim footballer and charity campaigner Anto Finnegan has died, aged 48. The Belfast man was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease and spent the last decade raising awareness and significant funding for the deterMND charity, which he founded. Finnegan’s death was confirmed by his club, St Paul’s, who […]

4 years ago

Boxing is in a pitiful state. In the past few weeks we have had to endure watching a 58-year-old Evander Holyfield get beat up in a single round against a UFC fighter, a 40-year-old David Haye limp past a nightclub owner, and see Oscar Valdez be given the green light to fight, despite being caught […]

4 years ago

Ireland’s next game is against Japan in November. Andy Farrell and his coaching team have assembled a group of 50 players for a one day camp at the IRFU’s High Performance Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. The Ireland men’s squad have an action packed 12 months ahead with games against  Japan, New […]

4 years ago

“Undeniable talent.” Ulster fans will be jumping up and down with excitement after hearing the news that they have just signed Duane Vermeulen. Nicknamed the Thor of rugby, the 6ft 4in, 18-stone Springbok will pull on the famous white jersey at Kingspan Stadium until 2023. Not only is he a current World Cup winner, but […]

4 years ago

“I haven’t worked since the injury.” Neil McGee has suffered with back spasms in recent years, something e has had to manage throughout training and matches. Against Tyrone earlier in the Ulster championship, McGee took a bad blow which resulted in a serious spasm, that not only forced him off the pitch, but has kept […]

4 years ago

“It was not about earning loads of the money for us.” Ireland captain Katie McCabe was involved in talks with the FAI and men’s captain Séamus Coleman that recently brokered an arrangement whereby all players will receive the same fee, up to €2,000, for representing their country Ireland will start their 2023 World Cup campaign […]

4 years ago

He certainly took his own advice. GAA players commonly wear white tape on their wrists, and if we’re being honest, not many people are sure why, apart from the fact that it looks pretty cool (and that is a fact). There’s also another theory that it helps firm up your wrists so that when you […]

4 years ago

The Kerry man managed The Kingdom from 2003-2006 and then again from 2008-2012. Peter Keane the man in charge in recent seasons, but a bizarre statement for the Kerry county board has revealed that they are now currently searching for a manager. It did not mention Peter Keane, or even thank him for his time […]

4 years ago

“It’s just that intense environment.” It happens in every club and every county from time to time. Team mates, often best friends and even brothers, come to blows over a disagreement on the training ground. After Saturday’s final, Niall Morgan revealed that himself and Cathal McShane would have had a few arguments in the past. […]

4 years ago

“I’m not sure if that really works in Gaelic, the same as it works in soccer.” Ryan O’Donoghue’s penalty miss in Saturday’s All-Ireland final against Tyrone was a crucial moment in the game, and that’s stating the obvious. If it goes in then suddenly Mayo are in the lead, their tails are up, and there’s […]

4 years ago

“Everybody is hunting for it.” It’s probably fair to say that the majority of GAA fans wanted Mayo to get over the line, when they played Tyrone in Saturday’s All-Ireland final. Although they might be disappointed in the result, every county can take some inspiration from Tyrone’s rise to the top and breaking the Dublin […]

4 years ago

“We are looking at players in a different light from a few months ago.” Sean Cavanagh would know better than most what these Tyrone players are capable of, having played with many of them for so long. For years it has been clear to see that the talent pool in the county was as full […]

4 years ago

Nine Tyrone players made the cut. The Sunday Game selected Ciarán Kilkenny as the sole Dublin player in their team of the year, however, the Sky Sports team didn’t feel that any of the capital’s players deserved a spot. They instead went for nine Tyrone players, three Mayo, two Kerry and one Kildare, to make […]

4 years ago

Taking the road less travelled. Mayo did the impossible when the toppled the mighty Dublin in the semi-final. It hasn’t been done since 2014 when Donegal managed to get over the line against them and many wondered when it would happen again. It was an enormous occasion created by an enormous effort, and Mayo not […]

4 years ago

“This is the word of God.” Divine intervention appears to have struck Joe Brolly as he can now exclusively reveal the winner of the All-Ireland final between Tyrone and Mayo later on this evening. Not only can he tell you who will win it, he Cantrell you how they win it and which player will […]

4 years ago

Poor Gerry. First of all, “She is a belter,” is an absolute tune, and it’s no surprise that everyone bought tickets in a dance to watch Gerry Cinnamon play live tonight in Belfast. However, unfortunately for ticket buyers, the All-Ireland final was rescheduled on two different occasions and now the date clashes with the concert. […]

4 years ago

Aidan O’Shea set to start. A lot of speculation has came out of the Mayo camp regarding personnel, fitness and even rumours that the captain, Aidan O’Shea may not start. However, according to the team released in advance, only two changes have been made to the team that beat Dublin the All-Ireland semi-final, as Enda Hession […]

4 years ago

He has made a big impact from the bench this summer. Many have speculated whether or not Cathal McShane could be starting in today’s final after scoring 1-3 against Kerry in the semi-final from the bench. The full forward has been recovering from a serious ankle injury and has been carefully managed, not making appearances […]

4 years ago

“The gut feeling isn’t working for me.” Up and down the country today people are making their predictions for tomorrow’s All-Ireland final between Tyrone and Mayo. Unless you are from either of these counties, it’s almost impossible to split them. Even those native to the teams involved would have to admit that it is a […]

4 years ago

It went surprisingly well. I have never felt more like a celebrity in my life, than last weekend when I was walking through Westport in County Mayo, with my Tyrone top on the same flag proudly flying behind me. Cars beeped as they drove by, people murmured as they walked past, heads turned with double […]

4 years ago

He comes with an impressive managerial track record. Kieran Donnelly has been appointed as the new manager of the Fermanagh footballers. The Brookeborough native replaces the outgoing Ryan McMenamin having previously worked with ‘Ricey’s’ former Tyrone team-mate Peter Canavan when he was in charge of the Erne County. Donnelly had much success in coaching at […]

4 years ago

“From an 80-year-old man, to the children who were there, they were going berserk.” It’s almost too tight to call between Mayo and Tyrone in Saturday’s All-Ireland final. There are so many factors that come in to it, squad depth, injuries, shooters, defences, free-takers, fitness, it can all be broken down to different elements that […]

4 years ago

Both incidents proved to be big talking points in the aftermath. Dublin’s James McCarthy will miss the first competitive game in 2022, after receiving a ban following an incident between himself and Diarmuid O’Connor, in last month’s All-Ireland semi-final. Mayo had just scored a 45, thanks to a re-taken kick by Rob Hennelly, that forced […]

4 years ago

“I will absolutely annihilate that bodybuilder.” Tyson Fury replies to Anthony Joshua’s interview about him, and he doesn’t hold back The Gypsy King was a guest on Gary Neville’s The Overlap podcast, just as the Joshua had been previously, and the former United star thought it would be a good idea to show Fury a […]

4 years ago

“We certainly have a plan in place.” Stephen Kenny does not care that the media are reporting about his job potentially being on the line. The Republic of Ireland manager is under pressure at the moment following some poor results. They lost 2-1 to Portugal, however many were pleased with the performance, but the 1-1 […]

4 years ago

“You had to doubt yourself.” Brian Dooher has only been in the job a hot minute, but has probably experienced more this season alone than most county managers do in their whole career. From suffering heavy losses too pulling off big upsets, coping with pandemics, making huge decisions on player welfare and replacing the greatest […]

4 years ago

“I wonder what these boys think of me?” Niall Sludden is relishing under Brian Dooher and Feargal Logan, as they prepare to face Mayo in this Saturday’s All-Ireland final. The creative-type player, was a mainstay in Mickey Harte’s team, particularly the side that reached the final in 2018 against Dublin. However, after not starting in […]

4 years ago