Ordinarily, I don’t tell many people this. In fact, when it comes to this column, I’ve kept this information a closely guarded secret.

History would suggest that Donegal will fail next year when they set out to retain the Sam Maguire Cup.

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.

Walking away from Croke Park on a road heaving with Donegal supporters, Kerry legend Pat Spillane suddenly found himself in a hostile situation.

Kieran Shannon tells a story which explains why some counties need sports psychologists more than others.

These are wondrous times for Gaelic football.

Anyone who has attended a training session at any level of the game will be able to testify that Gaelic football has become a very complicated affair.

Those of us who have had the privilege of meeting Paddy Barnes knew long before London 2012 that he was a bright, shimmering, ball of entertainment.

Like the Soviets, McGuinness is first and foremost a utilitarian. His sole concern lies with how systems work, not look.

It was obvious that Darragh Ó Sé seemed slightly amused by the euphoria which followed Kerry’s victory over Tyrone in Killarney.