LIAM SHEEDY HAILED his Tipperary players for their stirring display in turning today’s All-Ireland hurling semi-final in their favour and booking a spot in next month’s decider. A five-point deficit during the second half morphed into a three-point victory by the final whistle as Sheedy felt his side produced superb character. “It’s a difficult place […]
Cork 3-19 Monaghan 2-10 Declan Rooney reports from Tullamore CORK WILL PLAY Mayo in the Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor football semi-final as first half goals from Conor Corbett and Michael O’Neill helped them past Monaghan at O’Connor Park. Liam McDonald scored two second-half penalties for Monaghan, who threatened to stage a memorable comeback win, but […]
IN THE SAME room where he sat with a look of blissful contentment after Wexford’s Leinster final success, Davy Fitzgerald almost broke down on a number of occasions as he picked his way through the wreckage of today’s two-point loss to Tipperary. Wexford boss Davy Fitzgerald. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO After moving five points in front […]
FOR THE SIXTH time since 2009 and 21st overall, Tipperary and Kilkenny will clash in the All-Ireland hurling final next month. In a similar fashion to 2018, last weekend’s semi-finals were the two best games of the summer so far. And the decade will end just like it began, with the old foes and neighbours […]
O’MOORE PARK, PORTLAOISE will host an U20 double-header on Saturday afternoon in the form of the All-Ireland hurling semi-final and football decider, the GAA has confirmed. At 2pm Kilkenny and Cork meet in the U20 hurling last-four clash, followed by Dublin against Cork in the U20 football final at 4pm. Both games will be televised […]
THE FINAL ROUND of Super 8s action is taking place this weekend and all four games are set for TV coverage. Sky Sports have exclusive rights to the Group 1 showdown between Mayo and Donegal at 6pm in Castlebar on Saturday night, where a place in the All-Ireland semi-final is at stake. The game will […]
KEY PLAYERS FROM Kilkenny and Tipperary picked up The Sunday Game man-of-the-match awards this weekend following two incredible All-Ireland SHC semi-finals. Tipperary and Kilkenny prevailed from both ties to book their place in the decider on Sunday 18 August, with Wexford and All-Ireland champions Limerick bowing out of the competition. Brian Cody’s side dethroned the […]
“TIPPERARY HAVE BEEN questioned coming up here about what they can and can’t do. Anyone that was looking for answers got them today.” Tipp players celebrate their win over Wexford. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO So said Noel McGrath while receiving his man-of-the-match award after Tipperary’s All-Ireland thrilling semi-final victory against Wexford on Sunday. It’s been quite […]
TIPPERARY GAA CHIEFS have opted to postpone club fixtures due to their progression to next month’s All-Ireland hurling final. Sunday’s win over Wexford propelled Tipperary into the decider against Kilkenny on 18 August, their fifth time this decade contesting the battle for the Liam MacCarthy Cup. As a result the Tipperary CCC have opted to […]
FOR JOE CANNING, the 83 days of frustration were over. Joe Canning comes on as a sub against Dublin. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO A lengthy absence from the Galway jersey ended with his 47nd-minute introduction against Dublin on the final day of the Leinster SHC round-robin. Canning trotted onto the Parnell Park turf and the travelling […]