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Referee Sean Stack shows David Blanchfield a red card 9/3/2025

S Christy O'Connor's talking points: Refs send red message but players have duty of care

There were eight red cards in Division 1 over the weekend, six for head-high tackles or offences

Sun, 09 Mar, 2025

Aaron Niland celebrates after scoring a goal 20/5/2023

S Christy O'Connor's talking points: Here come the missing Galway minors

Galway have used more players (37) than any other side in this league.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

Galway v Tyrone - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Talking Points: Football's need for speed must give keepers a break

New kickout rule is fine in principle but multiple different factors can vary around the time to set up a restart

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Tony Kelly and Eoin Ryan 23/2/2025

S Christy O'Connor Talking Points: Wexford outstanding but a serious wake-up call for Clare

Mayo miss a glorious chance but still turn a corner and Bugler now leading the blue tribe.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

Christy O'Connor's talking points: Is being the number two more appealing than manager role?

S Christy O'Connor's talking points: Is being the number two more appealing than manager role?

Can Cork find a few more options from that young cohort to make them even better?

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Armagh v Donegal - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

S Christy O'Connor: Armagh v Donegal finally a relationship of equals

In their history, Armagh and Donegal have never been in a place where they both now find themselves together.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Wexford v Kilkenny - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Christy O'Connor: Hurling under floodlights divisive but also an absolute necessity

Clare manager Brian Lohan will be anxious to iron out some creases in the All-Ireland champions' performances in the league.

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

Christy O'Connor: Micheál Donoghue and Jim McGuinness chasing addition to elite group

S Christy O'Connor: Micheál Donoghue and Jim McGuinness chasing addition to elite group

This weekend, Donegal will be aiming to bridge a 37-year gap to their last victory against Kerry on Kingdom soil.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Cork v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Christy O'Connor: Cork delighted to have reeled Limerick in again – but should Treaty still be happier?

The lack of a traffic management plan in Mallow for Saturday's Harty Cup final did a disservice to the game.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

S Christy O'Connor Talking Points: Limerick looking to sharpen the edge against Cork

Paddy Tally meets old friends sooner than expected and who can take the initiative in Division 2?

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025