All-Ireland quarter-final Kerry 0-32 (0-5-22) Armagh 1-21 (1-4-13) By Michael McMullan in Croke Park ARMAGH lost their hold on the Sam Maguire after losing to Kerry on Sunday in Croke Park. Advertisement The champions led by a pointd at half time pushed five up before Kerry took over in every sector to power into a […]
Extra special: When Armagh and Kerry went to battle for 180 minutes
June 27, 2025
By Shaun Casey FOR the thousands of Armagh fans seated around Croke Park, taking in the crisp September air, the emotion of compete devastation filled their thoughts. They came so close to toppling Gaelic football’s aristocrats Kerry in 2000 but failed to do so. Level after normal time, level after extra-time, level after 70 minutes of […]
Kennedy ready to rumble with the Dubs
June 27, 2025
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 […]
Conn had his sights on Croker return
June 27, 2025
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 […]
Monaghan now have both eyes on Donegal challenge
June 27, 2025
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 […]
Donegal name squad for quarter-final clash with Monaghan
June 27, 2025
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 […]
Armagh name team for Sunday’s Kerry clash
June 26, 2025
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 […]
Two Monaghan changes for Donegal showdown
June 26, 2025
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 […]
The variation of Monaghan’s championship steps
June 26, 2025
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 […]
CONFIRMED: All-Ireland quarter-final details
June 23, 2025
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 […]