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FRC outline next steps in implementation of rule enhancements
By John Harrington Football Review Committee Chairperson, Jim Gavin, this morning outlined the work his committee will undertake in coming weeks and months to support the introduction of the new playing rule enhancements that were passed at Special Congress. The ongoing education opportunities around the rule enhancements include an E-Learning
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AIB Ulster Club IFC Final: Ballinderry win thriller
AIB Ulster Club IFC Final
Ballinderry 1-12 Arva 2-8
By Francis Mooney at O'Neill's Healy Park
Ballinderry made it over the line in a whirlwind finish at O’Neill’s Healy Park as Darren Lawn curled over a glorious winner in a wonderfully entertaining Ulster Club IFC final at O’Neill’s Healy Park.
Saturday 14 December 2024
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AIB All-Ireland Club Ladies Football Final: Kilkerrin-Clonberne retain title
AIB All-Ireland Ladies Football Club Final
Kilkerrin-Clonberne 0-13 Kilmacud Crokes 0-9
By Daire Walsh
Chloe Miskell kicked four points at Croke Park on Saturday as Kilkerrin-Clonberne held off a strong challenge from Kilmacud Crokes to claim their fourth consecutive AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Championship title.
In a repeat of last
Saturday 14 December 2024
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Ryan Magill has high hopes for 2025
By John Harrington
Ryan Magill has great expectations for Down football in 2025.
Promotion from Division Three and victory in the Tailteann Cup Final has set the Mourne County up for a New Year of significant promise.
“It was a great buzz to win the Tailteann Cup,” says Magil. “We're
Thursday 12 December 2024
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Conor Deegan: 'It is the one I enjoy the most'
By Cian O’Connell
Decades spent as a player and coach, at every level, ensures many lessons have been learned by Conor Deegan. Still, there is just something different about the Sigerson Cup.
Managing Queens University matters deeply. A connection has been formed between the panel and those in charge. “I've
Thursday 12 December 2024
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The steel and gentleness of Jody Gormley
By John Harrington
Benny Hurl took the above photograph during the Tyrone SFC Quarter-Final between his own club Ardboe and Trillick on Sunday, September 22nd.
Trillick manager, Jody Gormley, sensing an opportunity for his team, has caught the ball just after it went over the sideline and is poised to
Wednesday 11 December 2024
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Lauren Magee passionate about Crokes' cause
By Cian O’Connell
In a decade Kilmacud Crokes ladies footballers have travelled a significant distance.
Lauren Magee knows about the setbacks and defeats, wondering would Kilmacud ever glean senior silverware in the capital. Crokes persevered. “One hundred per cent, we were only looking at it, 10 years ago, we won
Tuesday 10 December 2024
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Niamh Divilly delighted to be making valuable contribution for Kilkerrin-Clonberne
By Cian O’Connell
“I think it makes the bond that bit stronger, even,” Niamh Divilly responds when asked about the family ties that connect a decorated Kilkerrin-Clonberne team.
Michael Divilly, Gerard Noone, and John Boyle are involved, while the Wards’ Dad, Willie, is an accomplished manager. “Obviously, I've Olivia and
Tuesday 10 December 2024
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Samuel Lagoa Blanco's journey from Galicia to St. Peregrine's
By John Harrington
The chance discovery of Gaelic football has ultimately been life-changing for Samuel Lagoa Blanco.
He now plays for St. Peregrines GAA club in Dublin, but his Gaelic games journey began on the beaches of his native Fisterra in Galica, Spain.
It was there he first kicked a
Tuesday 10 December 2024