League

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly listens as Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a joint press conference at the US State Department in Washington (Patrick Semansky/AP/PA)

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US and UK oppose Syria’s re-admission to Arab League

The United States and Britain have voiced dissatisfaction with the weekend decision by the Arab League to reinstate Syria as a member.

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Cork drop to Division 3 for the first time despite win

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Roundup: Irish Rugby Division 1A All-Ireland League

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Super sub Murphy helps Donegal to narrow win over Ulster rivals

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Cork keep survival hopes alive with crucial win over Tipp

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Hurling round-up: Roscommon, Sligo and Longford into hurling finals

Whelan and Concannon hit the net as Galway secure comfortable win over Offaly

Galway 2-20 Offaly 0-14

Sun, 24 Feb, 2019

Camogie round-up: Division 1 semi-finalists decided

All that is to be determined in Group 2 now is who will advance as top seeds, with Cathal Murray’s troops playing host next weekend to All-Ireland champions Cork, who also boast a 100 per cent record from three rounds.

Sun, 17 Feb, 2019

Another big win sees Waterford through to NHL quarter-finals

Waterford 3-15 Carlow 0-10

Sat, 16 Feb, 2019

New Arsenal boss Unai Emery relishing Man City challenge

Unai Emery is relishing the challenge of beginning his Arsenal tenure against reigning Premier League champions Manchester City today.

Sun, 12 Aug, 2018

Storm Emma could blow league off course

Both Allianz League Division 1 finals could take place on the last weekend of March if this weekend’s GAA fixtures run into difficulties as Storm Emma is set to hit Ireland.

Wed, 28 Feb, 2018

Mayo can win league crown, says O’Connor

Diarmuid O’Connor has insisted Mayo can challenge hard for a first Allianz League title success since 2001, despite Aidan O’Shea’s suggestion to the contrary.

Tue, 16 Jan, 2018

Casting reason (and boring books) aside

“Sure there’s a catch, Doc Daneeka replied. “Catch-22. Anyone who wants to get out of combat duty isn’t really crazy.” — Joseph Heller, Catch-22

Sat, 19 Aug, 2017

Tipperary can make Cork pay after League final loss

Cork could suffer from the Tipp backlash, writes Peter McNamara.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2017

Black becomes white in April, but semis are painted in shades of grey

There is everything to play for now but you’ll probably be able to tell from the warm-ups in Nowlan Park and the Gaelic Grounds who is up for this the most, writes Anthony Daly. 

Sat, 15 Apr, 2017

10 players who emerged as stars during the League

Few Allianz Football Leagues have provided more excitement. Fewer still have unearthed so much developing talent. John Fogarty picks the 10 standouts who’ve announced themselves this spring.

Wed, 12 Apr, 2017

Kerry take league title and end Dubs' unbeaten run

A twentieth National Football League title for Kerry is the line that goes down in the history books but it is one that will stand as the least interesting aspect to this exhilarating Allianz Division One league final between age-old rivals at HQ.

Sun, 09 Apr, 2017

TG4 announce their coverage of a jam-packed Sunday of League action

TG4 have announced their coverage plan for Sunday's Allianz League action.

Thu, 30 Mar, 2017

Three players with points to prove in the league

John Fogarty picks out three hurlers who need to impress their managers...

Thu, 09 Feb, 2017

Valerie Mulcahy: League is foundation on which champions are built

On Sunday, the league starts. Teams will travel long distances with high hopes for the season; hoping to get momentum, lay down intentions, and gain experience.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

Football League proposes fifth division in shake-up of English club game

The Football League has proposed the introduction of a fifth division in a radical shake-up of the English club game.

Fri, 20 May, 2016

Leaders standing up for Tyrone as they prepare for Division 4 final

Great men who changed the course of history by bringing three All-Ireland titles to Tyrone during the last decade have drifted into the shadows.

Fri, 20 May, 2016

GAA have league and championship wrong way around

Watching the national leagues over the weekend, it not only felt a bit like summer – it felt what summer should be a bit more like.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

Goold: We’re not getting carried away

Cork midfielder Fintan Goold insists the county’s experiences in last year’s Allianz FL Division 1 ensure nobody will be getting carried away with the good start in the current campaign.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2015

Clicking of the turnstiles pays for league overheads

I’m not trying to claim an assist, you understand, but I’d just like to state for the record that I’d raised the subject of overhead kicks at Turner’s Cross last week some time before Colin Healy lit up the night with his sensational exhibition of that fine art.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2014

Furlong brace gets Wicklow back on track