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Anthony Daly

‘Some of the ringleaders that got Anthony Cunningham out couldn’t get it done again’

Ten minutes into the second-half in Croke Park yesterday, there was a sense that there was something different about Galway this year.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2016

Brian Cody won’t want to let Bob O’Keeffe out of Leinster again

Brian Cody allowed the Bob O’Keeffe Cup out of Leinster in 2013 when Galway beat Kilkenny. The manager wasn’t happy about it and will be doing all in his power to ensure there is no repeat in tomorrow’s provincial final, writes Anthony Daly.

Sat, 02 Jul, 2016

No classic, but you’ve got to admire Tipperary's defiance

There is something different about Tipp this year, writes Anthony Daly. 

Mon, 20 Jun, 2016

‘The place was like a scene out of Angela’s Ashes’

I saw a great quote from Limerick goalkeeper and captain Nickie Quaid during the week. “In Limerick, things are never as good as they’re made out to be,” he said. “And they’re never as bad as they’re made out to be either.”

Sun, 19 Jun, 2016

Kilkenny machine shows no sign of slowing down

Anthony Daly analyses Kilkenny’s crushing victory over Dublin.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2016

Dublin must keep the Kilkenny demons out of their skull

No disrespect to Wexford, but I always regard our win against Galway in the 2011 Leinster semi-final as Dublin’s first big victory, our first real championship breakthrough.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2016

Maurice Shanahan with Patrick O’Connor 5/6/2016

Derek McGrath’s men were cold-blooded and clear-headed

It was a brilliant team performance by Waterford and another illustration of superb management from Derek McGrath and his crew, writes Anthony Daly.

Mon, 06 Jun, 2016

Clare and Waterford playing game of risk and reward over injuries

Before the 1995 National League final against Kilkenny, my back was in bits. I wanted to play. I convinced management I was fit to play. I thought we would win. I wanted to lift the cup. 

Sun, 05 Jun, 2016

Munster championship has to be about more than yesterday’s turn-off

I’ve often wondered about GAA teams’ approach to big games when compared to the marquee rugby sides. The GAA boys tear out of tunnels like they’ve just broken out of prison after being locked up for 20 years. The rugby boys walk out, often holding the hands of mascots, appearing like they’re heading for a tea-party before turning into savages.

Mon, 23 May, 2016