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Busy and rewarding spell for Walter Walsh
By Cian O'Connell It has been a hectic month for Walter Walsh. Recently retired from inter-county action, Walsh and his wife Vicky recently welcomed twins to the family. So, there has been plenty to do away from hurling. "It has been busy alright, one of my more busy months, alright,"
Wednesday 20 November 2024
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Kilshannig ready for biggest day in their 140 year history
By John Harrington
Kilshannig GAA club Chairperson, John O’Riordan, makes no bones about it – this weekend is the biggest yet in the history of the north Cork GAA club.
That’s a fair statement considering they’ve been around since the birth of the Association in 1884, but you couldn’t accuse
Wednesday 20 November 2024
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Castletown dual players ready to bounce back in hurling
By John Harrington
Most of the Castletown Liam Mellows players who were defeated by St. Loman’s in the AIB Leinster Club SFC quarter-final on Sunday have an opportunity to make amends less than a week later.
The Wexford club have campaigned successfully on two fronts this year, winning the Wexford
Tuesday 19 November 2024
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Brian Fenton retires from inter-county football
Dublin's talismanic midfielder, Brian Fenton, has announced his retirement from inter-county football at the age of 31.
The Raheny club-man made his senior championship debut in 2015 and for the last 10 years has been the outstanding midfielder of his generation.
He won seven All-Ireland medals and 10 Leinster medals
Tuesday 19 November 2024
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Carey Faughs inspired by memory of 'Wee Joe'
By John Harrington
When Carey Faughs Chairperson, Sean McBride, answers the phone he’s slightly out of breath from gathering sheep on Fair Head, the most north easterly point of Antrim.
From that 660-foot mountain cliff you have sweeping coastal views all the way to Rathlin Island but it’s not just
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Brendan Rogers' passion for Gaelic games endures
By Cian O’Connell
There is always something happening in Slaughtneil. That is just the way of life in the proud Derry outfit. An upcoming match, an occasion to embrace.
So, Saturday’s deeply satisfying AIB Ulster Club SHC Semi-Final win over Cushendall brought joy, offering another reminder of Slaughtneil’s skill and
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Kilshannig ready for biggest day in their 140 year history
By John Harrington
Kilshannig GAA club Chairperson, John O’Riordan, makes no bones about it – this weekend is the biggest yet in the history of the north Cork GAA club.
That’s a fair statement considering they’ve been around since the birth of the Association in 1884, but you couldn’t accuse
20 November 2024
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The importance of understanding the person inside the jersey
By John Harrington
An impressive list of speakers has been assembled for the 2024 Gaelic games Coaching Conference which will take place in Croke Park on Saturday, November 23.
One of them is Chartered Psychologist Dr Ciarán Kearney, who has specialised in sport psychology with players, coaches, and teams at
18 November 2024