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Neil McManus hopes Unionists will come to embrace Gaelic games
By John Harrington In a way, Neil McManus is a child of The Troubles. He grew up in Cushendall on the North Coast of Antrim, but his family is originally from a mainly Protestant area of Belfast Such were the intimidatory times, they were among thousands of Catholics who felt
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football
Preview: Weekend's provincial football championship action
Saturday, April 27
Ulster SFC semi-final
Down v Armagh, Clones, 5.15pm – GAAGO
When these teams met in last year’s Ulster semi-final Armagh came out on top thanks in no small part to the conversion of four goals. Preventing that sort of goal-rush will surely top Down’s priority list this
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hurling
Preview: Weekend's provincial hurling championship action
Saturday, April 27
Leinster SHC round 2
Carlow v Dublin, Netwatch Cullen Park, 6pm
Carlow gave Dublin plenty of problems when the teams met in last year’s preliminary All-Ireland quarter-final at this venue.
The home team led at half-time in that match and were only burned off when Dublin hit
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hurling
Preview: Weekend's Joe McDonagh Cup action
Saturday, April 27
Joe McDonagh Cup round 2
Offaly v Westmeath, Glenisk O'Connor Park, 3pm
This is a must-win match for both teams after opening round defeats to Laois and Kerry respectively.
Offaly’s defeat to their Midlands neighbours must have been an especially sore one as they were in control
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hurling
Preview: This weekend's Ring, Rackard, and Meagher Cups action
The Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup groups pass the midway stage this weekend.
Christy Ring Cup
Two of the Christy Ring Cup’s leading contenders clash when Kildare host Derry on Saturday.
Kildare have begun their bid for a third Christy Ring title in the space of five
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hurling
Electric Ireland Munster MHC: Cork prove too strong for Waterford
Electric Ireland Munster Minor Hurling Championship
CORK 3-18 WATERFORD 0-12
A very impressive Cork minor hurling team proved too good for Waterford in Dungarvan this evening.
Mark O'Brien was the key man in attack for the young Rebels, shooting 1-9, with 1-2 of that from play.
He was ably assisted
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Down hurling building on solid foundations
By John Harrington
Their Allianz Hurling League Division 2A Final defeat to Westmeath was disappointing, especially the 19 wides they hit, but perspective still comes easily for Down hurling team manager, Ronan Sheehan.
He’s been working hard at the coal-face of hurling in the Mourne County for the last number
13 April 2022
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A thriving club and a European hub
By Kevin Egan
29 years ago this June, the Irish people voted to allow the Dáil to ratify the Maastricht Treaty, a European Union treaty that introduced European Citizenship and allowed for greater freedom of movement across state borders.
The Treaty was officially designed to “safeguard the common values, fundamental
01 April 2021
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Following in the footsteps
By Kevin Egan
Through the gaelic games world there are stories of children growing up with parents who have achieved great feats on the field of play, which in turn inspires those children to reach for the stars themselves. When Nicky Quaid was selected on the 2020 PwC hurling All-Stars
30 March 2021
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The GAA Gene - The Kilkennys
The GAA is built on tradition, and there is nothing more traditional in Gaelic Games than great family dynasties.
Trace the history of any county team in Gaelic Football or Hurling and you’ll see the same surnames consistently reappearing as you move back through the decades.
In our series –
12 July 2019