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'The Epic Origins of Hurling' launched in Croke Park
Last night St. Joseph’s Past Pupils Union (Joey's Alumni) proudly launched the "The Epic Origins of Hurling," a fascinating journey through the history of one of Ireland’s most ancient and cherished sports. This event, a significant milestone in the understanding and celebration of Ireland's national sport, hurling, took place in
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David Fitzgerald relishing Munster Championship challenge
By Cian O’Connell
Responding swiftly to setbacks is crucial in the era of the provincial round robin series.
Having lost to Limerick on the opening weekend of the 2024 Munster Championship, Clare knew the importance and value of the next game against Cork at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
So, David
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Round-up: Tuesday's Electric Ireland Leinster MFC action
Electric Ireland Leinster MFC Semi-Finals
Dublin 2-10 Kildare 1-12 AET
Longford 0-11 Louth 0-10
There was incredible drama in the Electric Ireland Leinster minor football championship, with both Longford and Dublin securing their place in the provincial final by the smallest margin possible, setting up a rematch of the round
Tuesday 7 May 2024
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Round-up: Tuesday's Electric Ireland Munster MFC action
Electric Ireland Munster MFC Semi-Finals
Cork 1-13 Clare 0-8
Kerry 2-19 Tipperary 2-5
By Stephen Barry
Kerry and Cork will meet for their third consecutive Electric Ireland Munster minor football final on Monday after seeing off Tipperary and Clare in the semi-finals.
The Kingdom were left worried when brought level
Tuesday 7 May 2024
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2024 Tailteann Cup launched
Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns has today formally launched the 2024 Tailteann Cup senior football championship at Croke Park. He was joined by players from the competing counties who will do battle for the prize in the coming weeks.
“Now in its third year, the Tailteann Cup has already carved a
Tuesday 7 May 2024
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Darragh Kirwan remains hopeful Kildare can respond
By Cian O’Connell
It has been a demanding campaign for Kildare so far, but Darragh Kirwan remains optimistic that the Lilywhites can still flourish.
Glen Ryan’s charges host Longford in the Tailteann Cup on Saturday, and Kirwan is hopeful that Kildare can respond following the Leinster SFC Semi-Final loss against
Tuesday 7 May 2024
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Record-breaking Foley as hungry as ever
By John Harrington
If you didn’t know Darragh Foley, you might have expected him to ride off into the sunset after Carlow’s season ended in 2023, content with a record-breaking inter-county career spanning 14 seasons.
After all, last year he became the county’s highest ever scorer, with a monstrous tally
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Clare footballer Ikem Ugwueru hopes to inspire others
By John Harrington
It’s quite common nowadays for sportspeople to have something of meaning written on a wrist strapping or even the back of their hand before they go out to compete.
It could be a key performance indicator they’re chasing, a message that refocuses them in a moment of
30 April 2024
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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
26 April 2024
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Life lessons helped make Padraig O'Hora a pillar of his community
By John Harrington
SuperValu really couldn’t have picked a better ambassador for their #CommunityIncludesEveryone campaign than Mayo footballer, Padraig O’Hora.
A proud Ballina man, he’s also a hugely positive influence in the wider community through his work with the Mayo Mental Health Association and Youth Work North Connacht.
His role
24 April 2024
