FORMER Monaghan star Paul Finlay believes that the Oriel county could be in line for a profitable season – as long as they throw off the shackles. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s home match against Kerry, the Ballybay man said that Malachy O’Rourke’s side must adapt in order to close the gap on the likes of […]
Donaghy says Kerry are jealous of Ulster teams
Kieran Donaghy explains his admiration for the Ulster Championship.
McCarron on brink of realising his Derry dream
All-Ireland Minor Football Championship final – Derry v Kerry – Sunday, Croke Park, 1.15pm IN 2007, Ben McCarron decided that he wanted to win an All-Ireland final. He made the decision while standing in the Nally Stand of Croke Park, watching the Oak Leaf county play Galway in the All-Ireland final. At the final whistle, […]
Kevin Cassidy: Unorthodox Mayo deserve high praise
Kevin Cassidy has said that Mayo manager Stephen Rochford deserves praise, not criticism, for thinking outside the box.
Mick O’Connell legend overstated – McAlarney
Colm McAlarney was man of the match in the 1968 All-Ireland final even though his direct opponent was Kerry legend Mick O’Connell.
Kevin Cassidy: Cooper’s fitness is key to Kerry hopes
KEVIN Cassidy has said that Colm Cooper’s availability is key to Kerry’s chances of upsetting Dublin in Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final.
Joe Brolly: Mean spirited Kerry taught a lesson
WATCHING the Laochra celebrations in Croke Park on Sunday reminded me of the episode of ‘I’m Alan Partridge’ where Partridge meets two RTE executives
Opening Shot – Dublin’s hothouse is flowering
John Hughes reckons that Dublin’s third league title is a result of them having greater resources and financial clout.
John Martin: Progress doesn’t secure rewards
IT’S now the annual topic of debate in mid-April. The pros, the cons, the absurd, the reasonable, the unjust and the downright lucky.
Kevin Cassidy: The final four
THE League semi-finals take place in Croke Park this weekend, so I’m going to give my analysis on the four sides heading into the last four. Donegal This week’s game against the Dubs is a game Rory Gallagher and his troops could have done without. As the final whistle sounded in Castleblaney last weekend and […]