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Oisin McConville

Oisin McConville

Ulster GAA Senior Football Championship Final Press Conference

Do I expect to be entertained in Clones? No, but there will be intrigue

Clones and Thurles are now the only iconic grounds left that provide the ultimate in provincial championship final atmosphere. It’s as much about the town, the hill and the patrons as it is about the ground.

Sat, 23 Jun, 2018

Monaghan v Tyrone - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final

With everything in place, Monaghan’s challenge is all in the head

Manchester City win the league hitting the 100-point mark, 18 points more than Manchester United and 25 more than Liverpool and yet City haven’t been able to beat either in recent games. 

Sat, 19 May, 2018

Is Diarmuid Connolly still the best Gaelic footballer on the planet?

Is Diarmuid Connolly still the best Gaelic footballer on the planet?

Jim Gavin has escaped criticism, which is understandable given the winning run he has led Dublin on throughout the last three championships. However, he should cop some for what he did yesterday — or rather what he didn’t do.

Mon, 18 Sep, 2017

The Tony McEntee I know

The Tony McEntee I know

If I was a Mayo footballer looking for some home truths, I would seek an audience with selector Tony McEntee, writes Oisín McConville

Sat, 16 Sep, 2017

Paul Flynn with Sean Cavanagh 27/8/2017

Stubborn Dublin under no obligations

There were a few surreal moments during yesterday’s game but the one that stood out for me was when Tyrone fans starting booing Dublin for holding onto the ball.

Mon, 28 Aug, 2017

Still waiting for chink in Jim ‘Wenger’ Gavin’s armour

Still waiting for chink in Jim ‘Wenger’ Gavin’s armour

Jim Gavin’s big strength has been his coolness on the line, his composure and his ability to transfer these same virtues to his players, says Oisín McConville.

Sat, 26 Aug, 2017

Dismal Armagh threw in the towel

Dismal Armagh threw in the towel

Bad. Bad for Armagh supporters as I know it was bad for the neutrals I spoke to who were in Croke Park on Saturday, writes Oisín McConville.

Mon, 07 Aug, 2017

To win, Armagh must play right on the edge

To win, Armagh must play right on the edge

It was only when I started working in Armagh city in 2000 that I experienced how intense the rivalry was with Tyrone, writes Oisin McConville.

Sat, 05 Aug, 2017

Armagh alarm bells ring for Tyrone

Armagh alarm bells ring for Tyrone

I know it sounds parochial but there is something magical about being in the latter stages of the championship.

Mon, 31 Jul, 2017

Down have been lucky, and that’s not sustainable

Down have been lucky, and that’s not sustainable

Down look like a team who would love to play open and expansive football. Yet they know to do so would be folly.

Sat, 15 Jul, 2017