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John Divilly
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Patience proves a virtue for Galway
Patience proves a virtue for Galway

This is a huge step forward for Shane and for Galway’s chances in the Super 8s, writes John Divilly.

Mon, 18 Jun, 2018

Galway throw off the shackles with poise and purpose
Galway throw off the shackles with poise and purpose

When players have real belief that their team is good enough to win a Championship game, then we see good decision-making and football played with a real purpose, writes John Divilly.

Mon, 04 Jun, 2018

John Sugrue building confidence and trust in Laois
John Sugrue building confidence and trust in Laois

The two championship spankings Laois handed to Westmeath prior to last Saturday came in 1979 and 1991.

Wed, 30 May, 2018

Mayo v Galway - Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final
Resolute Tribesmen eyeing best in the west status now

It was, without doubt, one of the poorest games of football between these two great rivals in living memory. 

Mon, 14 May, 2018

There’s no cure from a wallop of an angry mother’s umbrella
There’s no cure from a wallop of an angry mother’s umbrella
It’s almost here. The Championship. So many captivating stories are set to unfold, writes John Divilly.

Fri, 11 May, 2018

Was the comeback or the collapse the more remarkable story of Leinster final?
Was the comeback or the collapse the more remarkable story of Leinster final?

Remarkable. It’s the only word worth using to describe yesterday’s Leinster Club final. A remarkable way to win a game and equally a remarkable way to lose it. And quite a remarkable end to the GAA season, writes John Divilly.

Mon, 18 Dec, 2017

Long and hard road to All-Star fame
Long and hard road to All-Star fame
Over 1,000 senior inter-county football players set their personal and team goals at the start of each season.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2017

Forget containment, it’s time for Mayo to unsheathe the sword
Forget containment, it’s time for Mayo to unsheathe the sword

John Divilly believes Lee Keegan should start at midfield in Saturday’s replay as he has the mobility to counteract likely Kerry starter Jack Barry.

Thu, 24 Aug, 2017

Can Mayo pass Kingdom test?
Can Mayo pass Kingdom test?

The Leaving Certificate results were delivered yesterday. Much debate and fanfare mixed with smiles and tears were shared, no doubt, across the country.

Thu, 17 Aug, 2017

Mayo show licence to thrill in James Bond-like display
Mayo show licence to thrill in James Bond-like display

Stephen Rochford and his team got everything right yesterday. It was my first time witnessing Mayo get all their tactics and tactical battles correct, writes John Divilly.

Tue, 08 Aug, 2017

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