Person: Big Joe

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Injury finally gets better of Tyrone stalwart McMahon

Tyrone’s Joe McMahon brought the curtain down on his inter-county career yesterday, admitting defeat in his battle to overcome injury.

Laois v Dublin - Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

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Jim Gavin is Dublin’s quiet man of action

Hurling: The gift that keeps on giving promises more in 2014

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Educating McGuinness

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Ward runs riot in Royal romp

Beauty and the beast

Time for Kernan to walk the plank?

SITTING cold and numb, physically and emotionally, in the stand at Pearse Stadium last Saturday after yet another one point defeat to supposedly inferior opposition, it did not take long for my mobile to start bleeping.

Mon, 12 Jul, 2010

A true Joe show as Portumna progress

PORTUMNA are now just 60 minutes from completing an historic three-peat of All-Ireland club titles after this win in the capital yesterday afternoon.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2010

Kernan a non-runner in Armagh managerial race

Joe Kernan has not ruled out a return to inter-county management with his native Armagh at some stage, but current business and media commitments mean he will not be putting himself forward to replace the departed Peter McDonnell in the role.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2009

Evolving Orchard will have to trust new foundations

MOST of them are only players in our minds now. On DVDs, decaying VHS tapes and in old photos.

Sat, 30 May, 2009

Delight for McDonnell as normal service is resumed

ONE of the first men to make his way onto the field to congratulate Peter McDonnell yesterday was his predecessor Joe Kernan.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2008

Upholding the family honour

IT’S a testament to how the family has worked its way into the marrow of Armagh football that there are more Kernans involved in the senior football set-up this year than last, despite the gaping hole left by Big Joe’s decision to walk away.

Sat, 14 Jun, 2008

Kernan will only return for Cross, says son Aaron

AARON KERNAN has predicted that his father Joe will return to football management — but only with his beloved Crossmaglen.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2008

Kernan resigns as Armagh manager

Joe Kernan has officially ended his reign as Armagh senior football manager tonight.

Wed, 18 Jul, 2007

The sunshine set

JOE KERNAN will tell you Armagh were the first GAA team to spend a few days training on foreign soil.

Fri, 11 May, 2007

Fear of failure drives the Kernan family’s pursuit of excellence

Aaron Kernan has already tasted his fair share of glory, but he still wants more much more, writes Brendan O’Brien.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2007

Kildare’s amazing Orchard raid

Armagh 0-10 Kildare 0-12

Mon, 06 Feb, 2006

Ulster’s big guns quiet ahead of duel

WITH the latest instalment of their evolving rivalry only days away, there was barely a whisper from the Armagh and Tyrone camps yesterday.

Thu, 07 Jul, 2005

Big Joe back on board for Ulster Final

Joe Kernan will be back at pitchside when his Armagh side clash with Tyrone at Croke Park on July 10.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2005

McEniff calls for Ulster refs after Clones chaos

Armagh 3-11 Donegal 1-10

Mon, 20 Jun, 2005

‘Second-year syndrome’ won’t faze Páidí ahead of O’Byrne Cup tie

IT used to be that new managers were granted an initial bedding-in period, a time to get a true feel for their new surroundings and the new players.

Sat, 08 Jan, 2005

Big Joe takes time to consider future

Armagh manager Joe Kernan has said he will take his time in deciding whether to remain at the helm in the Orchard County.

Tue, 10 Aug, 2004

Caucau ban could cost Fiji

Fiji’s self-destructive streak has cost them their most potent attacking weapon and many will be wondering if it will ultimately undermine their World Cup campaign.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2003

Kernan’s sharpshooters to refocus for Tyrone challenge

“LIKE a bloody morgue in there!” was Joe Kernan’s muttered description of the winning Armagh dressing-room to the assembled press.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2003

All-rounder McEntee gives his all for the Orchard cause

IN Joe Kernan’s eyes, he is as good as any footballer in the country.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2003

Armagh: a lot done, more to do

THE Armagh bandwagon may be turning into a juggernaut, but Joe Kernan wants everyone to keep a calm head.

Mon, 04 Aug, 2003

One of the great half-time speeches and Joe didn’t say a word

JOE KERNAN stands in yet another successful Croke Park dressing-room. This one means more than any other.

Mon, 23 Sep, 2002