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Tony Kelly makes a break 15/5/2022

Kieran Shannon: Tony Kelly has legitimate claim to be called best ever

Following on from the past few years, this column can hardly be alone in having the thought: has anyone really played hurling better than Tony Kelly now routinely does?

Tue, 21 Jun, 2022

'To this day you still have the Lohan Stare. And when he gives it no words are needed'

'To this day you still have the Lohan Stare. And when he gives it no words are needed'

Brian Lohan may not be anyone’s idea of the identikit 21st century manager or coach. But he has created a team who play in his own imposing image

Sat, 18 Jun, 2022

Capturing the fleeting, fantastic, essence of sport: It’s all a part of The Game

Capturing the fleeting, fantastic, essence of sport: It’s all a part of The Game

Tadhg Coakley's new book takes us on a journey into the heart of sport

Tue, 14 Jun, 2022

Basketball Ireland Annual Awards and Hall of Fame

Kieran Shannon: The basketball international teacher who inspired my love of the game

While some knew him as the basketball international, to me and my classmates heading into the autumn of 1981 Tom Wilkinson was our fourth-class primary school teacher

Tue, 17 May, 2022

Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2

Kieran Shannon: Waterford are learning from knockbacks. And only going to get better

Next time someone not fron Limerick lifts the All-Ireland, it’ll be a Waterford man

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

David Clifford celebrates a score 3/4/2022

Kieran Shannon: David Clifford is truly on the path to greatness

The Kerry star has an appeal unmatched in the GAA

Tue, 05 Apr, 2022

Cork v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Kieran Shannon: Are you ready? It’s time to embrace the GAA’s new normal

Expect a ticketing frenzy when Championship kicks into gear in April

Tue, 29 Mar, 2022

U17 Girls Portugal v U17 Girls Germany - UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship Qualifier

Kieran Shannon: Germany begins coaching plan all Irish sports can aspire to

It's not just soccer that can learn from the player-based approach being embraced

Tue, 22 Mar, 2022

Blackburn Rovers v Sunderland - Premier League

Legends like Roy Keane deliver even when a cause is lost

Micah was laughing but Roy wasn’t joking.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2022

Cork v Galway - Allianz Football League Division 2

Kieran Shannon: Too many safety nets for top sides but Tailteann Cup may offer a real chance to grow

AND so just like that it’s ushered through by the kind of method and winning margin Putin would be impressed by: a new football championship structure.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022