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Evan O'Carroll eager to inspire next generation
By Cian O’Connell Evan O’Carroll remains optimistic. Laois’ captain is more than a decade on the inter-county beat, but his passion for Gaelic Football endures. The Allianz Football League Division Four title was an important success for Justin McNulty’s outfit. Since then, Offaly have defeated Laois in Leinster, while Carlow
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Josh Obahor enjoying London adventure
By Cian O’Connell
These are exciting times for the London senior footballers.
A comprehensive Tailteann Cup opening round win over Offaly ensures Saturday’s tussle with Down at McGovern Park in Ruislip is eagerly anticipated.
Michael Maher’s developing team are beginning to acquire momentum and confidence which matters deeply, especially to
Tuesday 14 May 2024
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All-Ireland SFC Round One group phase fixtures confirmed
The GAA can confirm the following All-Ireland SFC Round One fixture arrangements.
All-Ireland SFC Round Two and Tailteann Cup Round Three fixtures details will be confirmed early next week.
Saturday May 25
Group One
Armagh v Westmeath, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 6pm
Group Two
Dublin v Roscommon, Croke Park, 5pm, GAAGO
Tuesday 14 May 2024
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Wexford captain Coleman doing his family proud
By John Harrington
It really is true that you never know what someone else is going through.
Wexford football team captain Liam Coleman attended the launch of the Tailteann Cup this week in Croke Park and he couldn’t have been more accommodating.
He was thoughtful and forthcoming in his interviews
09 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
08 May 2024
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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
