By Alan Rodgers ALONG the Loughshore in Derrylaughan, the GAA people know all about the challenge facing Tyrone as they prepare to meet the Dubs in All-Ireland action for the first time since the ‘Super Eights’ in 2019. Defeat against the then all-conquering Sam Maguire kingpins was the lot for the Red Hands on that […]
By Niall Gartland GET to Croke Park and you’re doing something right. This weekend marks Tyrone’s first championship appearance at GAA Headquarters in almost exactly two years – the last time they graced the hallowed sod was an ill-fated quarter-final against Kerry on July 1, 2023. Tyrone didn’t really raise a gallop that day and suffice it […]
By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN have had both eyes on Donegal since Monday morning’s draw turned up Saturday afternoon’s All-Ireland quarter-final clash. It’s a repeat of the Farney’s two-point defeat when the sides met in the Ulster Championship. For Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan, it didn’t matter who was coming down the tracks. Donegal, Galway and Dublin […]
By Michael McMullan JIM McGuinness has announced his squad ahead of Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final with Monaghan in Croke Park. The sides met in the Ulster quarter-final with Donegal coming through despite a strong Monaghan fightback. Dáire Ó Baoill, who has come off the bench in recent games, has again been given the number 10 jersey […]
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH manager Kieran McGeeney has named his team for Sunday’s All-Ireland quarter-final with Kerry. Oisin Conaty. Rory Grugan and Ben Crealey all return with Cian McConville, Jason Duffy and Conor Turbitt dropping to the bench. The champions will have to plan without impact man Stefan Campbell who is out injured. Advertisement It’s […]
By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN manager Gabriel Bannigan has made two changes to his side for Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final with Donegal in Croke Park. Jack McCarron and Gavin McPhillips come in with Stephen Mooney and Killian Lavelle listed on the bench. McPhillips hasn’t featured since being replaced in the Ulster Championship defeat to Donegal. Advertisement There […]
Monaghan were relegated last season and saw ace attacker Conor McManus depart the inter-county scene. Michael McMullan took at look at their championship story this season ahead of Saturday’s return to Croke Park… IMAGINE Conor McManus under the new rules. It’s hard not to think what Monaghan’s hand could’ve looked like. His body just said […]
By Michael McMullan THE fixture details have been confirmed for the All-Ireland quarter-finals. Saturday (GAA+) Monaghan v Donegal (4pm) Tyrone v Dublin (6.15pm) Sunday (RTÉ) Meath v Galway (1.45pm) Armagh v Kerry (4pm) Advertisement All-Ireland semi-finals: July 12/13 All-Ireland final: Sunday, July 27 Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to date […]
By Michael McMullan ALL-IRELAND champions Armagh were already paired with Kerry in this weekend’s quarter-finals but Monday morning’s draw revealed the other three ties. With Armagh having played Dublin and Galway in their group, combined with repeat provincial final pairings not being permitted, that fixture is already set. All-Ireland quarter-finals Armagh v Kerry Tyrone v […]
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL goalkeeper Shaun Patton insists there are no easy games in the All-Ireland race and is delighted his side are returning to Croke Park The St Eunan’s man said Donegal were just glad to get the “box ticked” with Sunday’s win over Louth. Speaking just minutes after the game, ahead of seeing […]
