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'I was that angry person': Dara Calleary reacts to Ministerial snub

Dara Calleary says he had an "incredibly difficult" conversation with Micheal Martin and was "angry" when he was not appointed to a ministerial role.

Garda arrested a number of men and uncovered nearly €750,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis.

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Man due in court over €130,000 drugs seizure in Co Longford by Gardaí

Cannabis growhouses were uncovered in Ballymahon in Co Longford and Ballina, Co Mayo.

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Late Eoin Kelly and Tadhg Lyons tries clinch Junior Cup for CBS Roscommon

Tries from Eoin Kelly and Tadhg Lyons in the closing nine minutes saw CBS Roscommon crowned Top Oil Connacht Junior Schools Cup champions for the second time in their history.

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Brady dismay at club GAA pay culture

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Ballina shock Breaffy but Ballintubber march on

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Mayo SFC: Powerful Ballina put down a marker

Kerry get Super 8s campaign underway with 10-point win over Mayo

Unlike 12 months ago, Kerry got their Super 8 campaign off to a roaring start with this annihilation of Mayo.

Sun, 14 Jul, 2019

Mayo SFC: Cillian O’Connor makes a scoring return to action

Former Mayo captain Cillian O’Connor made his first appearance in almost five months when he lined out for Ballintubber in the first round of the Mayo SFC on Saturday evening.

Sun, 14 Apr, 2019

Shelly sparkles as Tipp add to Déise woes

Captain Kyle Shelly kicked 2-8 (2-2 from play) as a strong, skilful and speedy Tipperary had the two points wrapped up by half-time.

Wed, 10 Apr, 2019

Tipperary club defies edict on U17 players

Tipperary club Ballina last night defied Central Council’s edict last Saturday that no player who turns 17 this year can play U21 for their club.

Fri, 01 Mar, 2019

Galway to give trio championship debuts in clash with Mayo

Both Mayo and Galway have championship debutants for Sunday’s Connacht SFC quarter-final clash in MacHale Park in Castlebar (4pm).

Fri, 11 May, 2018

Kicking-tee shenanigans didn’t faze me in final, says Clarke

Mayo goalkeeper David Clarke was not unsettled by Cormac Costello interfering with his kicking-tees at the end of last year’s All-Ireland decider, despite sending his final restart out of play.

Thu, 10 May, 2018

Bandon’s bonanza rugby year enters bonus territory in Bruff

There’s a lot of competition for bunting space in Bandon these days.

Sat, 05 May, 2018

Commercials open title defence in emphatic style

There were no major shocks as the Tipperary SFC got underway, with holders Clonmel Commercials and leading rivals Loughmore-Castleiney among those recording first round victories.

Mon, 23 Apr, 2018

No Seamus Callanan as Drom-Inch upset in Tipp first round

Upperchurch-Drombane caused a bit of a stir with a 0-20 to 1-13 win over a fancied but understrength Drom-Inch in the Tipperary SHC first round at Templetuohy on Saturday evening.

Mon, 16 Apr, 2018

All-Ireland champions Kerry starting with a ‘blank canvas’

The age of eligibility may have been lowered, but in Kerry, they’ve opted to keep the same minor football management in place.

Wed, 11 Apr, 2018

O’Shea to lead Kerry’s bid for five in a row

Paul O’Shea from Kilcummin will captain the Kerry minor footballers as they begin their quest for a historic fifth consecutive All-Ireland minor crown.

Tue, 10 Apr, 2018

Kerry v Galway - Electric Ireland GAA Football All-Ireland Minor Championship Final

Five players to watch

John Fogarty picks out five players who are set to make their mark on the Allianz Football League.

Fri, 26 Jan, 2018

UCD impress in surprise Fitzgibbon win over UCC

UCD put one foot in the quarter-finals of the Fitzgibbon Cup thanks to this surprise win away to UCC.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2018

Garrymore spring shock to set up Castlebar Mitchels meeting

Surprise packets Garrymore will face holders Castlebar Mitchels in the Mayo SFC semi-finals next weekend.

Mon, 09 Oct, 2017

Champions Thurles Sars send strong signals again

Champions Thurles Sarsfields powered their way past Nenagh Éire Óg in the Tipperary SHC at Templemore on Saturday, winning by 4-20 to 2-10. 

Mon, 14 Aug, 2017

Mayo County Council apologises after Tommy Tiernan dresses as priest in graveyard

The scenes were all a part of RTÉ comedy series, The Hardy Buck which the comedian is currently starring in.

Tue, 16 May, 2017

Tipperary v Waterford - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

All-Ireland champions Michael Breen and Doireann O’Sullivan net UCC Sports Star Awards

All-Ireland champions Michael Breen and Doireann O’Sullivan are among the 10 winners of the UCC Sports Star Awards, which will be presented at a ceremony tonight.

Thu, 13 Apr, 2017

Alan Cadogan fires hat-trick for UCC

UCC 5-13 Ulster University 2-4: With an 18-point winning margin, this Fitzgibbon Cup Group D clash might appear to have gone as expected. But it was never a cakewalk for UCC at the Mardyke yesterday.

Wed, 25 Jan, 2017

David Clarke earns All-Star accolade

Mayo goalkeeper David Clarke has picked up his first All-Star award, despite being dropped for the All-Ireland final replay.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2016

Aidan Kilcoyne closes in on goal

Former Mayo forward Aidan Kilcoyne will play in goal for Knockmore in tomorrow evening’s Mayo SFC final — three years after suffering a horrific knee injury that looked set to end his career.

Fri, 28 Oct, 2016

Right call, but Mayo club managers frustrated

Castlebar Mitchels co-manager Declan O’Reilly accepts the reasoning behind the Mayo County Board’s decision to postpone this weekend’s club championship fixtures, but believes the situation could have been handled better.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2016

With one eye on September Mayo chiefs postpone club games

Mayo GAA chiefs last night caved to growing pressure from players to cancel the weekend’s championship programme - with the All-Ireland final on the horizon.

Wed, 24 Aug, 2016

Robbie Kiely is shown a black card by referee David Coldrick 21/8/2016

Three talking points as Tipperary have thoughts of ‘if only’

Three things to talk about from the weekend’s action...

Mon, 22 Aug, 2016

Six men who will shape the final two months of the hurling championship

Six teams left in the hurling championship and five games to go, barring replays. It may be shaping up as another Kilkenny/ Tipperary shootout in September – but then that’s what we assumed this time last year. Here Enda McEvoy takes a look at six men who’ll help shape the contours of the next two months.

Sat, 16 Jul, 2016

Tipperary SHC: Sizzling Thurles Sarsfields build on flying start to cruise to victory

Champions Thurles Sarsfields were never in any difficulty as they surged to a 2-26 to 1-8 win over Roscrea in the Tipperary SHC at Templemore.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Willie Connors goal key for Kildangan

The elements virtually decimated the Sunday programme for the opening round of the Tipperary SHC with seven of the nine games called off, including the tie of the round, the clash of champions Sarsfields with Borrisoleigh.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2016

Liam McHale: Hoops helping Kieran Donaghy’s revival

Roscommon selector Liam McHale believes basketball has been an important factor in Kieran Donaghy’s return to form.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016

Favourites’ tag holds no bother for Castlebar Mitchels

The bookmakers may have installed Castlebar Mitchels as odds-on favourites to win their first All-Ireland Club football title today, but the Mayo champions are not overburdened by that weight of expectation.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

John Cronin makes Cork league debut

John Cronin makes his league debut as one of five Cork changes for tonight’s Allianz HL Division 1A clash with Kilkenny at Páirc Uí Rinn (7pm).

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Jackie Tyrrell makes return for Cats

Jackie Tyrrell makes his first since last year’s Leinster final as one of five changes to the Kilkenny side for tomorrow’s Allianz HL Division 1A clash with Galway at Nowlan Park tomorrow (2pm).

Sat, 05 Mar, 2016

Aidan Walsh makes debut as Kerry make seven changes

Aidan Walsh of St Mary’s makes his league debut as Kerry make seven changes for tomorrow’s Allianz FL Division 1 clash with Down at Páirc Esler in Newry (2pm).

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Stephen Rochford introduced as manager of the Mayo senior football team

New boss Stephen Rochford names powerful Mayo side for visit to Cork

Despite being ravaged with injuries, new Mayo manager Stephen Rochford has been able to name nine survivors from last year’s All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Dublin for tomorrow’s Allianz FL opener with Cork in Páirc Uí Rinn (2pm).

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Ballina’s legends a glorious symbol of basketball’s lost years

At half-time in tonight’s National Cup final, Irish basketball will warm itself in the glow of a glorious past, when an iconic Ballina side is introduced to the crowd 25 years on from the classic final victory over Neptune in Cork.

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Tír Chonaill Gaels v Clonmel Commercials - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Quarter-Final

Time for GAA to revalue loyalty

Patrons. What a pseudo-whimsical word for spectators. In the world of sport, few others than the good folk at Augusta National every April and the GAA refer to theirs as such.

Tue, 12 Jan, 2016

Second-half goals seal victory for Cork

Cork 2-12 UCC 0-13: Cork retained the Canon O’Brien Cup, but UCC did put up a spirited fight in terrible conditions at the Mardyke.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Tipperary clubs may offer loyalty scheme for tickets

Tipperary clubs have been told the GAA may introduce a loyalty tickets scheme for the organisation’s members.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2016

Stars in the making: 10 GAA players to shine in 2016

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Sat, 02 Jan, 2016

Mayo goalkeeper David Clarke recovers to face Dublin

Goalkeeper David Clarke has been passed for it for Mayo’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final with Chris Barrett replacing the injured Tom Cunniffe in the Connacht champions’ only change.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2015

Same again for Mayo for Donegal clash

Mayo have named an unchanged side for Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-final with Donegal in Croke Park (6pm).

Wed, 05 Aug, 2015

76 not out for Tyrone colossus Sean Cavanagh

Tipperary 0-7 Tyrone 0-19: A landmark afternoon for Tyrone football’s favourite son. Sean Cavanagh was the final player to disappear underneath the Kinane Stand shortly after 5pm on Saturday, a number of visiting and, indeed, home supporters requesting a picture on what was a historic outing for the 32-year old.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2015

Boherlahan-Dualla drop down after 33 years at senior level

After 33 years in the senior grade, Boherlahan-Dualla are relegated to intermediate for next year, following their 3-20 to 1-12 defeat by Moyne-Templetuohy in the relegation play-off at Holycross.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2015

Six people in court over alleged assaults at HSE-run Áras Attracta

Six people appeared in court yesterday for allegedly assaulting patients who are intellectually disabled at the HSE-run Áras Attracta centre in Swinford, Co Mayo.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2015

Colm Cooper back as Kerry reshuffle for Tipperary test

The inclusion of Colm Cooper at centre-forward is one of seven changes to the Kerry side since last year’s All-Ireland final for Sunday’s Munster SFC semi-final with Tipperary in Thurles on Sunday (3.30pm).

Fri, 12 Jun, 2015

Steven O’Brien bids to maintain proud record against Kerry

Never beaten by Kerry. It’s not a personal record Steven O’Brien is singing from the rooftops ahead of facing the All-Ireland champions on Sunday, but it’s a clear indication of Tipperary’s fortunes in underage football.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2015

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