CORK are a permanent anti-climax. Incapable of a definitive contribution, they are indifferent to defeat. Because they are deeply unserious, they play in the full knowledge that they are going to lose. They are not a football team, merely a gather up of boys who want to train and tog out for the county. They […]
By Michael McMullan WHILE the Tailteann Cup has been a successful bridge for previous winners Meath and Down, this season’s results are pointing towards the need for a deeper dig into the championship structures. GAA President Jarlath Burns, speaking after making the Tailteann Cup quarter-final draw on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland radio show, said a third-tier […]
ANOTHER busy weekend of action beckons as the race for the Sam Maguire is set to lose four teams. The quarter-finals of the Tailteann Cup will also take place. There is also a game from the All-Ireland SHC. Here are the games available to watch on GAA+ and RTÉ. Advertisement Saturday GAA+ 4.15pm Live coverage […]
Championship structures are once again topical with the group format being replaced by a back door format structure next season. Paul Quinn has drawn up a proposal that would give all counties a similar look to the season. He spoke with Michael McMullan… WHEN Leitrim took the decision not to field against Fermanagh in the […]
By Michael McMullan It’s impossible not to be intrigued by Armagh. For the rest of us, we can only hazard a guess at the level of intramural satisfaction within their bubble. When their jet-black bus pulls out of dodge, you wonder about the vibe inside. What level does their ‘us against the world’ rise to? […]
By Michael McMullan THE GAA have announced the fixture details for the All-Ireland SFC Round Three games on the weekend of June 14/15. There are two all-Ulster clashes down for decision including a top of the table meeting of Down and Monaghan that will decide a quarter-final spot. Tyrone take on Cavan knowing a win […]
All-Ireland SFC Round Two Derry 2-20 Galway 4-14 By Michael McMullan WHAT a game of football this was. An epic. It had everything you could wish for apart from a winner. Advertisement Niall Loughlin’s goal shot Derry into an eight-point midway through the second half. Lachlan Murray’s input was telling and the Oakleafers were making […]
BY RYAN FERRY DONEGAL manager Jim McGuinness says Cavan brought a ‘serious edge’ to their group opener with Mayo, and he expects his side to face more of the same on Sunday. Cavan were tipped by many pundits to finish bottom of Group One but their three-point victory over Mayo has made things interesting. And […]
By Niall Gartland CAVAN legend Jim Reilly expects a backlash when Jim McGuinness’ Donegal come to town this Sunday – but he’s cautiously optimistic that the Breffni County will be able to absorb whatever comes their way. While the Breffni County got off to a winning start in their All-Ireland round robin victory with an […]
By Michael McMullan SUNDAY in Celtic Park isn’t exactly the last chance saloon but it’s not far off it for Derry. Paddy Tally said as much after Saturday’s defeat to Armagh. Their season of fits and starts has failed to lay all of the pieces of a puzzle on any one day. Ironically Galway are […]
