hurling
Michael Kavanagh looking forward to Scotland challenge
By Cian O’Connell Michael Kavanagh’s passion for the Hurling Shinty international series endures. Previously involved as a player, Kavanagh was a selector last year, and is now joint manager alongside Terence ‘Sambo’ McNaughton. So, the decorated former Kilkenny star is delighted to be preparing for next month’s clash with Scotland
9 HR AGO
football
Olivia Divilly optimistic about Galway's potential
By Cian O’Connell
Olivia Divilly is well versed in switching from one inter-county campaign to another club adventure. When Galway and Kilkerrin-Clonberne are relevant on the national stage Divilly is content.
Important matches have arrived thick and fast for Divilly throughout the past couple of years. That is a challenge
13 HR AGO
football
Gabriel Bannigan ratified as new Monaghan senior football team manager
By Cian O'Connell
Gabriel Bannigan was ratified as the new Monaghan senior football team manager on Thursday evening.
Andy Moran, John McElhone, and Damien Freeman will be involved in Bannigan's backroom set-up.
Bannigan has been appointed on a three year term with a review after the second campaign.
14 HR AGO
hurling
2024 PwC GAA/GPA Hurling All-Star nominations announced
Clare’s epic 2024 season that saw them capture the Liam MacCarthy Cup for the first time since 2013 and the Allianz League title for the first time since 2016 sees them deservingly dominate the list of PwC Hurling All-Stars nominees announced today.
The Banner braves are the standout contingent in
16 HR AGO
football
Robbie Brennan set to be ratified as Meath senior football team manager
By Cian O'Connell
Robbie Brennan is set to be ratified as the new Meath senior football team manager.
Former Cavan and Monaghan trainer, Martin Corey, and Joe McMahon, who has extensive coaching experience with Tyrone, will be involved in Brennan's backroom set-up.
Brennan has enjoyed Dublin SFC, AIB Leinster, and
Thursday 19 September 2024
feature
Nemeton TV celebrates 30 years of Gaelic games innovation
By John Harrington
Last week Nemeton TV celebrated its 30th year of broadcasting.
Based in the Gaeltacht area of An Rinn in Waterford, they’re an independent production company that has done Gaelic games some great service.
Founded in 1994 by Irial Mac Murchú, the dream was to bring live Gaelic
Thursday 19 September 2024
football
Niamh Hetherton: 'The path was there for me'
By Cian O’Connell
Niamh Hetherton smiles as the question is asked. Was sport simply always on the agenda? “I suppose, you could say that,” Hetherton responds.
Football, hurling, and camogie occupied a central role in her upbringing, but it was certainly time well spent. “We're GAA orientated in the family,”
Thursday 19 September 2024
hurling
Brian Cody wants every child to have the opportunity to hurl
By John Harrington
Brian Cody wants every child in Ireland to have the opportunity to play hurling or camogie.
The former Kilkenny manager is a member of the newly formed Hurling Development Committee and his first priority in his role is to help develop policy and initiatives that will grow
Thursday 19 September 2024
football
2024 PwC GAA/GPA Gaelic Football All-Star nominations announced
All-Ireland champions Armagh have had their Sam Maguire success reflected in the list of nominations in the PwC Football All-Stars for 2024 announced today.
The Orchard County is celebrating 11 places in the list of 45 that represent the cream of the crop from the football season.
In addition, star
Thursday 19 September 2024
hurling
GAA's National Head of Hurling will have 'teeth' to bring bite to the role
By John Harrington
Whoever is appointed to the GAA’s newly advertised position of National Head of Hurling will have the ‘teeth’ to make a meaningful impact in the role.
That was the promise made in Croke Park today by both GAA President, Jarlath Burns, and his Hurling Development Committee Chairperson,
14 HR AGO
football
Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh: 'We owe them everything'
By Cian O’Connell
Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh just sensed something was stirring five years ago. More than a decade spent on the inter-county beat with Kerry had taught her many lessons. Some harsh ones, undoubtedly.
In 2019, though, Declan Quill and Darragh Long made an impression. Ní Mhuircheartaigh felt that possibilities
Tuesday 17 September 2024
football
Memories and medals for the McCambridge family
By Cian O’Connell
In a sporting world, things can change swiftly and dramatically. The McCambridge family in 2024 can certainly reflect on plenty of encouraging days at Croke Park.
Clodagh McCambridge remains an influential figure in an Armagh ladies football outfit, who continue to make progress. Barry McCambridge’s inter-county campaign
Tuesday 17 September 2024
hurling
Gary Thomas is loving life as a Social Slasher
By John Harrington
Growing up in Bangor, County Down in the 1960s, Gary Thomas didn’t have the opportunity to play Gaelic games.
Bangor is a predominantly Protestant town and, though Thomas had some Catholic friends, he himself is what he describes as ‘of the other persuasion’.
He’d go to watch
Tuesday 17 September 2024
feature
East Belfast GAA continue to dream big
By John Harrington
The genesis of East Belfast GAA club is a well-known story by now but still no less remarkable for the telling.
In May 2020 Dave McGreevy and Richard Maguire had the idea they’d like to set up a new GAA club in East Belfast with an inclusive
Friday 13 September 2024
hurling
Johnny Greville set to be ratified as Meath senior hurling team manager
By Cian O'Connell
Johnny Greville is set to be ratified as the new Meath senior hurling team manager.
Seán Corrigan and Tom Shine will be involved in Greville's management set-up.
From Raharney in Westmeath, Greville has coached and managed teams at every level in hurling and camogie.
“I am honoured
Friday 13 September 2024
football
Mark Fitzgerald steps down as Clare senior football team manager
By Cian O'Connell
Mark Fitzgerald has stepped down as manager of the Clare senior football team.
A statement released by Clare GAA on Friday morning confirmed Fitzgerald's departure.
In 2024, Clare reached the Munster SFC Final losing to Kerry 0-23 to 1-13 at Cusack Park. "I'd like to thank Clare
Friday 13 September 2024
hurling
Almost 400 games played in 2024 Táin Óg and CúChulainn Leagues
The 2024 Táin Óg and CúChulainn seasons finished last month with almost 400 games played across the 4 competitions at U14, U16, U18 and adult levels.
The Táin Óg and CúChulainn Leagues provides clubs from within developing hurling counties with a programme of games which may not be possible due
Thursday 12 September 2024
hurling
Sleeping giants Moycarkey-Borris awake from their slumber
By John Harrington
For the first time in 33 years Moycarkey Borris will contest a Tipperary SHC quarter-final when they play reigning champions Kiladangan on Saturday in Semple Stadium.
Back in July they contested their first Mid Tipperary hurling final in 22 years, so 2024 has been something of a
Thursday 12 September 2024
football
New Carlow GAA U16 competition to assist player development
By Cian O’Connell
Carlow GAA is introducing a new U16 competition to afford further playing opportunities in October and November.
The inaugural Cental U16 County Football Championship was launched at Netwatch Cullen Park last week and will feature six teams with matches taking place on Friday evenings.
Four regional teams
Wednesday 11 September 2024
feature
Nile Óg Cusacks are a beacon of inclusivity in Uganda
By John Harrington
Africa’s newest GAA club, Nile Óg Cusacks in Uganda, are already a powerful testament to the Association’s manifesto, ‘Where We All Belong’.
Founded in July by Clare native John Conroy, the club has brought Gaelic football and Irish dancing to Walukubu West Primary School in Jinja near
Wednesday 11 September 2024
hurling
Niall Ó Ceallacháin ratified as Dublin senior hurling team manager
By Cian O'Connell
Niall O Ceallacháin has been ratified as the new Dublin senior hurling team manager.
Na Fianna's Ó Ceallacháin has been given a three year term. Micheál Donoghue stepped down as Dublin manager last month.
David Curtin, Donal McGovern, and Nigel O'Hara will be involved in Ó Ceallacháin's
Tuesday 10 September 2024
football
Malachy O'Rourke appointed new Tyrone football manager
By Cian O'Connell
Malachy O'Rourke has been ratified as the new Tyrone senior football team manager.
The former Fermanagh and Monaghan boss has been given a three year term.
Last month Fergal Logan and Brian Dooher stepped down as joint Tyrone managers.
Earlier this year O'Rourke guided Glen to AIB
Tuesday 10 September 2024
football
Donegal Dubai's journey has commenced
By Cian O’Connell
The O’Neill’s footballs arrived in Dubai via planes, trains, and automobiles.
Donegal Dubai’s first training sessions took place last week so chairperson Liam Doherty is delighted with the progress being made. “It is very hard to get O'Neill's footballs out here,” he explains.
“You've to order from
Tuesday 10 September 2024
football
Fewer games, more jeopardy proposed for Sam Maguire
By Cian Murphy
A new proposal to reduce the number of games in the Sam Maguire senior football championship and to eliminate teams who lose two matches post the provincial championships will now be on the agenda for Congress 2025.
If it is successfully voted through next February, it would
Tuesday 10 September 2024
hurling
Dan Morrissey regrets 'small margins' that toppled Limerick
By John Harrington
Limerick defender Dan Morrissey still hasn’t been able to bring himself to watch back the All-Ireland SHC semi-final defeat to Cork and doesn’t think he ever will.
It’s been difficult though to stop his brain pressing replay on a few pivotal moments in the game that possibly
Friday 6 September 2024
hurling
Inaugural Athenry Festival proves to be a success
By Cian O’Connell
Clubs from all four provinces participated in St Mary's Inaugural U11 Festival of Hurling.
The event held last Saturday in Carnaun featured St Joseph’s Doora-Barefield (Clare), Monaleen, Na Piarsaigh (Limerick), James Stephens, St Patrick’s/Fenians (Kilkenny), Naas (Kildare), and Dungannon Eoghan Ruadh (Tyrone).
Organised with Go Games rules
Thursday 5 September 2024
football
Ballaghaderreen the surprise packets of the Mayo SFC so far
By John Harrington
Ballaghaderreen have been the surprise packets to date in the Mayo senior football championship.
Few fancied them to get out of a tough looking group but instead they’re topping it after two impressive wins over well regarded Knockmore and Belmullet teams with a final group tie against
Wednesday 4 September 2024