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Enda McEvoy

Derek Lyng 11/5/2024

S Enda McEvoy: Another roll of the dice in Leinster's game of snakes and ladders

There are no easy games in Leinster hurling. Well, there are plenty of easy games in Leinster hurling but highlighting them as such in advance, and deciding for which team they’ll be easy, is the trick.

Fri, 17 May, 2024

Kilkenny v Galway - Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

S Enda McEvoy: Little jeopardy but Leinster dry run will hold the attention

Derek Lyng’s Kilkenny are the ultimate WUSIWUG outfit. What you see is what you get. Not so with Galway.

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

Darragh O'Donovan, Peter Casey and Cian Lynch celebrate after the game 23/7/2023

S Enda McEvoy: Limerick aren't seeking immortality. They achieved that long ago

But if they’re to make history on July 21 it would be nice to think they’ll be made to work for it on the day.

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Sean O’Donoghue, Shane Meehan, Declan Hannon and Ronan Maher 21/3/2024

S Enda McEvoy: Are Cork the pinch of chilli to heat up this championship recipe?

An opening weekend blockbuster in Ennis, a potential Waterford ambush for Cork in Walsh Park, And that's just for starters. Take caution, advises the sage Kilkenny cat. There's plenty to consider beyond April 21.

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Enda McEvoy: Arsenal stay steady as rivals show signs of swaying

S Enda McEvoy: Arsenal stay steady as rivals show signs of swaying

The Gaelic football championship season started last weekend. Maybe it should finish the same weekend it starts.

Sat, 13 Apr, 2024

Clare v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Semi-Final

S Enda McEvoy: Clare have had their course of colonic irrigation

Saturday's League final is mostly about the Banner. Their state of mind. Their ambition. Their scope. Their true panel depth.

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

Kilkenny v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Final

S Enda McEvoy: Everything has changed utterly about Limerick's relationship with Kilkenny

It wouldn't be the worst of outcomes for Kilkenny to keep the Allianz HL semi-final margin under 10 points.

Sat, 23 Mar, 2024

Cheltenham Festival 2024 - Champions Day - Cheltenham Racecourse

A Mug's Game: The only way is down after unusually strong start to the week

The Festival may not be what it once was but there's still money to be made, it seems.

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

Enda McEvoy: Andrew Trimble's northern exposure tackles Irish identity question

S Enda McEvoy: Andrew Trimble's northern exposure tackles Irish identity question

The former Ireland back was an ideal presenter for the RTÉ documentary.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Clare v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A

S Enda McEvoy: Will Cork and Kilkenny show anything to cost Limerick and John Kiely sleep?

The All-Ireland champions will be interested in the fare at Semple Stadium and on Leeside this weekend

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024