GERARD O’KANE: Let the new format settle!


THE word jeopardy has been thrown around a lot over the last two or three years, with ever-changing structures in the GAA, mostly aimed at the race for the Sam Maguire. Since the Super 8s came into being in 2018, there have been at least two further changes to the format. We are now nine […]


Kilkenny has “massive respect” for rivals Derry


By Shaun Casey DUBLIN footballer Ciaran Kilkenny says he has “massive respect” for All-Ireland contenders Derry and like the rest of the country, is excited to watch their clash with Donegal this weekend. Mickey Harte and Jim McGuinness renew their acquisitions on the sideline and Kilkenny, who has played against Derry four times in the […]


KEVIN CASSIDY: Not so super Sunday


WE had hoped for a super Saturday and super Sunday type situation this weekend where a close eye would be kept on all scores to see who might make the drop and who would potentially make the finals. However, the way the games have gone to date, we know a lot of what will potentially […]


Concentration vital in Derry’s plan says Conor Glass


By Michael McMullan DERRY captain Conor Glass states the importance of being “switched on” at all times in how they set up. Despite conceding two goals, the Oakleafers were home and hosed in their win over Monaghan the time Conor Leonard took aim in search of a third goal. Glass threw himself across to make […]