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30.03.2023 / 06:41

Dream league final pair but schedule needs reviewing

While the league fare has been patchy this year, there's a great buzz this week over the final match-up we have in Division 1.

Lee Keegan Football Sport Gaa

A Cora Staunton comeback could revitalise Mayo - Nadine Doherty

Cora Staunton could still do a job for Mayo, believes former Donegal star Nadine Doherty.

Cora Staunton Fiona Machale Mayo Gaa Stephen Cluxton Ireland city Dublin county Green Sport Gaa

Ulster U20 football wrap: Donegal prevail in penalty shootout

Donegal 0-15 Fermanagh 0-15 (AET. Donegal win 5-4 on penalties)

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O'Connor embracing 'privilege' of another tough summer

It may be a stretch too far to prove his fitness for Sunday's Division 1 Allianz Football League final at Croke Park, but Mayo’s record scorer Cillian O’Connor is desperately hoping to get the green light to face Galway.

Sam Maguire James Horan Kevin Macstay Tommy Conroy Mayo Gaa James Carr Cillian Oconnor Ireland Jordan Football Sport Gaa

Emlyn Mulligan calls time on Leitrim career

Emlyn Mulligan has announced his retirement from playing with the Leitrim senior footballers after 17 years.

Andy Moran Leitrim Gaa county Yeats Football Sport Gaa

Dublin & Na Fianna mourn death of Jimmy Gray

Former Dublin hurler and footballer Jimmy Gray has died aged 93.

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Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host Limerick-Kilkenny league final

The GAA have confirmed that Páirc Uí Chaoimh will host the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 final between Limerick and Kilkenny on 9 April, Easter Sunday, at 2pm.

Brian Cody Easter Sunday Ireland Hurling Sport Gaa

Do positions even matter anymore in hurling?

We were playing a school blitz recently and I said to the players, 'just pick a jersey lads, the numbers don't matter and we’ll sort out who’s playing where in a little while'.

Shane Macgrath Barry Nash Eoin Kelly Hurling Sport Gaa

Laurie Ryan drives on with Athlone but Banner door not shut

For now Laurie Ryan is concentrating on Athlone Town, and trying to help the Midlanders push up the Women's Premier Division table.

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U20 round-up: Dubs ease past Louth, Wicklow snatch win

Dublin safely sealed their place in the Eirgrid U20 Leinster semi-finals after a sparkling 15-point victory over winless Louth.

Derek Walsh city Dublin Football Sport Gaa

Tony McEntee has brought 'quiet ambition' to Sligo - Neil Ewing

Former Sligo footballer Neil Ewing has praised the transformative approach of Tony McEntee in guiding the county up to Division 3 of the Allianz Football League.

Tony Macentee Ireland Football Sport Gaa

Aidan O'Rourke to remain as Donegal manager for 2023 season

Aidan O'Rourke will remain in charge of the Donegal footballers for the rest of the inter-county season, the county confirmed in a statement this afternoon.

Donegal Gaa Paddy Bradley Aidan Orourke Paddy Carr Ireland county Ulster Football Sport Gaa

League lessons? Athleticism and game management still key

So that's that then. Allianz Football League 2023 done and dusted. What about the league finals you may ask? Well, if they appeared a somewhat irrelevant interlude previously then, within the new competitions format, they are more a cumbersome burden on already stretched teams than the cherry on the cake.

Enda Macginley Football Sport Gaa

Integration steering group ask for county board submission as work continues

Every GAA county board has been asked to make a submission to the Steering Group on Integration [SGI] in the latest development aimed at equality and amalgamation in the sport.

Mary Macaleese Ireland Football Sport Gaa

Tipperary's Aishling Moloney and Anna Rose Kennedy seal Geelong Cats AFLW move

Tipperary duo Aishling Moloney and Anna Rose Kennedy have joined AFLW outfit Geelong Cats.

Mark Oconnor Rachel Kearns Zach Tuohy Australia Ireland Sport Gaa

McGrath: Lyng should let Drennan wear TJ's crown

RTÉ Sport analyst Shane McGrath believes that Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng should seriously consider handing free-taking duties to Billy Drennan for this year's All-Ireland Hurling Championship.

Shane Macgrath Eoin Cody Derek Lyng Ireland Hurling Sport Gaa

Éamonn Fitzmaurice hails Galway's game management and maturity

Éamonn Fitzmaurice was impressed by the manner in which Galway managed the game late on in their win over Kerry, which is a further indication of how the team have developed from last year.

Sam Maguire Eamonn Fitzmaurice Peter Cooke Ireland Football Sport Gaa

RTÉ GAA Podcast: Fitzmaurice and McGrath review weekend action in football and hurling

Eamonn Fitzmaurice and Shane McGrath join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look back on the weekend's Allianz League action.

Sam Maguire Kieran Macgeeney Shane Macgrath Stephen Cluxton Billy Drennan Football Sport Gaa

Cora Staunton calls time on AFLW career

Mayo great Cora Staunton has called time on her AFLW career after racking up 50 appearances with the GWS Giants.

Darcy Vescio Kate Hore Cora Staunton Tayla Harris Mayo Gaa Ireland AFLW Sport Gaa

Donegal players 'let themselves down' - Cooper

Colm Cooper believes that Donegal's players "let themselves down" after they were hammered 0-21 to 0-09 by Roscommon in their Allianz Football League Division 1 clash.

Hyde Park Paddy Bradley Paddy Carr county Roscommon Football Sport Gaa

Cork intend to appeal Eoin Downey's red card

Cork manager Pat Ryan has confirmed that his side will appeal a red card shown to Eoin Downey in his side's Allianz Hurling League Division 1 semi-final defeat to Kilkenny.

Shane Dowling Pat Ryan John Keenan Robert Downey Cork Gaa Paddy Deegan Ireland Hurling Sport Gaa

O'Rourke unsure of Donegal future after 'chaotic' week

Aidan O'Rourke says he is unsure of his future with the Donegal footballers after their dismal Division 1 campaign concluded with a comprehensive defeat at the hands of Roscommon.

Hyde Park Donegal Gaa Paddy Bradley Aidan Orourke Paddy Carr Ireland Football Sport Gaa

Cats show claws in semi-final victory over Cork

The Allianz Hurling League Division 1 final will be a repeat of the 2022 All-Ireland showdown between McCarthyCup holders, Limerick, and Kilkenny.

Martin Keoghan Cork Gaa Billy Drennan Paddy Deegan Ireland Hurling Sport Gaa

McGeeney laughs off O'Neill rumours after Omagh loss

Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney laughed off rumours of a fallout with star player Rian O'Neill after his side were relegated to Division 2 following a two-point defeat to Tyrone in Omagh.

Kieran Macgeeney Rian Oneill Football Sport Gaa

Mayo secure safety with commanding defeat of Donegal

Mayo ensured their top flight status in the Lidl NFL Division 1 when they scored a decisive 13-point victory over Donegal at Letterkenny in a relegation shootout.

Rachel Kearns Lisa Cafferky Michael Moyles Aoife Geraghty Sport Gaa Lidl National Football League

Kerry power past Galway to finish top of the table

Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh's tally of 2-03 and a powerful third-quarter surge helped Kerry past Galway 3-11 to 0-17 to finish top of the Lidl NFL Division 1 table.

Eva Noone Kate Slevin Ailbhe Davoren Niamh Carmody Sport Gaa Lidl National Football League

Monaghan survive yet again after Castlebar victory

The Monaghan footballers pulled off another great escape as they produced a match-winning performance to preserve their top-flight league status at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar.

Conor Maccarthy Conor Macmanus Kevin Macstay Jordan county Park Football Sport Gaa

Nolan hat-trick sees Dubs sign off league in style

Orlagh Nolan struck a magnificent hat-trick of goals at Parnell Park as Dublin rounded off their Lidl National Football League Division 1 campaign with a victory over Waterford.

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Rossies deepen Donegal woes with comprehensive win

Roscommon piled further misery on Donegal to maintain their top-flight status for the first time in seven seasons with a 0-21 to 0-09 win.

Hyde Park Enda Smith Keith Doyle Jamie Brennan Diarmuid Murtagh Paddy Carr Football Sport Gaa

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