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James McCarthy retires from inter-county action
By Cian O'Connell
Dublin's James McCarthy has retired from inter-county football.
The Ballymun Kickhams clubman was an influential figure for Dublin, winning nine All-Ireland SFC titles, 14 Leinster SFC medals, six Allianz Football Leagues, and five All-Stars during a glittering career.
McCarthy confirmed on Monday morning that he will step
Monday 4 November 2024
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AIB Munster Club SHC: Ballygunner overcome spirited Doon
AIB Munster Club SHC First Round
Ballygunner 0-25 Doon 0-20
This was another contest all about Ballygunner's patience and purpose.
Doon produced an admirably defiant display throughout, but Ballygunner still found a way to survive, and eventually thrive.
Goalkeeper Stephen O'Keeffe made crucial saves when required as Doon posed stern
Sunday 3 November 2024
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AIB Leinster Club SFC: Tinahely edge out Portarlington
AIB Leinster Club SFC First Round
Tinahely 2-5 Portarlington 0-10
By Alan Hartnett at Laois Hire O'Moore Park
Tinahely pulled off a shock by dumping Portarlington out of the Leinster Club SFC following an entertaining Round One clash.
The Wicklow outfit held on for a one point victory and will
Sunday 3 November 2024
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Limerick SFC: Adare defeat Fr Caseys
Limerick SFC Final
Adare 1-10 Fr Caseys 0-8
By Tom Clancy at Mick Neville Park
Adare collected their fourth Limerick Senior football title, at the expense of a Fr. Casey’s side who were contesting their first final since 2006. A first crown since 2020, and a fourth since making the
Sunday 3 November 2024
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Barcelona Gaels enjoying Leinster journey
By Cian O’Connell
It has been quite a 2024 European adventure for Barcelona Gaels. With one AIB Leinster Club JFC victory already collected, Barcelona Gaels head for Laois Hire O’Moore Park on Saturday afternoon heartened.
Last weekend’s win over Conahy Shamrocks at UPMC Nowlan Park highlighted Barcelona Gaels’ potential. An
05 November 2024
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Tom Ryan hails 'remarkable' 140 year history of GAA
By John Harrington
At 3pm on Saturday, 1 November 1884, in the billiards room of Hayes’ Hotel in Thurles, Michael Cusack with a small group of founding members established the Gaelic Athletic Association.
140 years on from that day, we talk to GAA Director General, Tom Ryan, about the journey
01 November 2024
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McKays to complete great GAA DNA journey on Association's 140th birthday
By Donal McAnallen
November 1st has held several deep cultural meaning to Irish people for many centuries. The old Celtic feast of Samhain, being the start of the winter season, and reputedly when portals opened to the otherworld, gave way to All Saints’ Day, a holy day of reflection on
31 October 2024
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Psychology Informed Coaching develops people as well as players
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 former Waterford camogie star, Dr. Trish Jackman, now an Associate Professor in Sport and Exercise Psychology at
29 October 2024