By Shaun Casey STANDING in a team huddle, preaching to a bunch of youngsters, Ciaran McKeever delivered an important message to a minor team that hung on his every word. Just because you’re born in Dublin or Kerry, you don’t have a divine right to win the All-Ireland. McKeever was the Armagh minor manager in 2019 and […]
By Michael McMullan SUNDAY’S showdown in Croke Park has all the hallmarks of going to the final few moments and beyond. It’s time to take a look at some of the key factors. KEY MATCH UPS CONOR Turbitt has been the ace up front for Armagh this season and will dominate the Galway defensive discussions […]
All-Ireland SFC final Armagh v Galway Sunday, Croke Park, 3.30pm Referee: Sean Hurson (Tyrone) By Michael McMullan THERE will be scenes of ecstasy when the Sam Maguire is thrust skywards this season. Once both Dublin and Kerry were taken out of the occasion the competition was blown wide open. And Sunday is no different. Advertisement […]
By Patrick Morrison PRIDE, excitement, envy, regret, expectancy, anticipation, fearful, confidence, rumination, connection, nostalgic, positive, motivated, gratitude, satisfaction, joy, sadness, hurt, sense of achievement, pain and luck. For the past few weeks I have been in Craigavon Hospital undergoing routine tests for my Crohn’s Disease. I was asked by a fellow patient about how I […]
By Michael McMullan GALWAY have named their team for Sunday’s Al-Ireland final clash with Armagh at Croke Park (3.30pm). Captain Seán Kelly has again been listed with Céin D’Arcy – who started ahead of him against Donegal – listed on the bench. Kelly has been hampered with injury this season and hasn’t featured since limped […]
IT’S All-Ireland final weekend with Armagh and Galway set to lock horns to get their hands on the Sam Maguire Cup. Gaelic Life is full of previews, columns, interviews and features ahead of the big game. We also have two special Gaelic Lives podcasts looking ahead to Sunday’s Croke Park showdown. They are available via […]
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH have made one change to their team for Sunday’s All-Ireland final showdown with Galway at Croke Park (3.30pm). Connaire Mackin comes in for his first start since their win over Derry with Peter McGrane missing out. McGrane started in every league and championship game on the way to the final. Advertisement […]
Niall Gartland canvasses the opinion of three GAA journalists for their opinion on the big game. MICHAEL FOLEY (Sunday Times) FIRST things first, I think this is a good final pairing at the end of a pretty terrible championship. I’ve been doing this since 1998 and I would seriously say it’s been the worst championship […]
By Shaun Casey FROM a playing perspective, Kieran McGeeney knows all about the big day and what to expect. He lined out as Armagh captain in two All-Ireland finals, 2002 and 2003, winning one and losing one, so he’ll have plenty of wisdom to pass onto his players. Drawing on that experience could help a […]
It’s coming up to the 25th anniversary of Down’s All-Ireland Minor final win of 1999, and Mark Doran opens up on his memories of the year to Niall Gartland. SLEACHT Néill boss Mark Doran hadn’t clocked that it’s coming up to the 25th anniversary of Down’s 1999 All-Ireland minor win. The former Down defender has been […]
