Person: Davy Fitzgerald

Davy Fitzgerald raises questions about purported sale of his loans

GAA star Davy Fitzgerald has raised questions before the Deputy Master of the High Court about the alleged sale of his loan from ACC Bank to a 'vulture Fund'.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

Wexford v Carlow - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group B Round 5

Davy Fitzgerald claims he is victim of fraud as he fights 'vulture fund' over house

The GAA star claims his name had, without his knowledge or consent, been put on "false" mortgage documentation in respect of "six or seven" properties in Portugal

Tue, 25 Oct, 2022

Friday TV Tips: How you can Climb with Charlie — and see who else is supporting him

— Cork star Cillian Murphy in A Quiet Place II; and see inside Bosco's bosca

Fri, 07 Jan, 2022

Celebrity Fittest Family review: Happy Pears come up smiling and win it for Donncha

The celebrity version of the show provided enjoyable viewing and raised thousands for various charities

Tue, 28 Dec, 2021

Sunday TV Tips: Danger and desperation in Hidden Assets and Ireland's Fittest Family

Plus Top Gear and a tribute to Maeve Binchy from City Girl author, Patricia Scanlan

Sun, 05 Dec, 2021

Ireland's Fittest Family: The cockiest family in the competition aren't even from Cork

The confident Bissetts make a splash and scrape through to the next round

Mon, 29 Nov, 2021

Sunday TV Tips: An Interview with Adele, Fittest Family, Hidden Assets and I'm a Celebrity

Plus Ireland v Argentina; And the net is closing in around Fionn Brannigan in Hidden Assets and Bibi Melnick is feeling the pressure too

Sun, 21 Nov, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: Behind the scenes of Ireland’s Fittest Family

— the low-down on who's a fan of the on-set sausage rolls and who does a secret course recce to try get the upper hand

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021

Halloween TV tips: Kin finale — and scary new challenges for Cork families on Ireland's Fittest Family

Plus a lifetime of song and music celebrated with TG4 and Cork's Sean Ó Sé

Sun, 31 Oct, 2021

Friday TV Tips: Derval and Donncha talk fitness and rivalry; and Kerry star Jessie Buckley is on the Graham Norton couch

Plus Dublin actor Michael McElhatton in The Zookeeper's Wife

Fri, 22 Oct, 2021

Letters to the Editor: Profit motive is greatest barrier to a fairer society

I disagree with the assessment that (Irish Examiner, February 1). Mr Martin is the author of his unpopularity and is refusing or failing to see the error of his ways.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2021

Diarmuid Lyng feared Wexford were almost lost to hurling

Diarmuid Lyng has admitted he shared the same concerns as Davy Fitzgerald about Wexford almost being lost from the top level of hurling.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2020

Kieran Shannon: Ger Loughnane's Clare and the eternal flames of 1995

It’s 25 years ago tomorrow, their day of days during the time of their lives.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

County managers want clarity on return date for training

A number of county managers are seeking clarification from Croke Park via their boards about what they can do with players before September 14.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Derek McGrath unhappy with 'propaganda' setting club against county

Derek McGrath claims there is “populist propaganda” driving the club versus county debate.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Davy Fitzgerald takes aim at 'faceless cowards' in Clare

Davy Fitzgerald has labelled posters on a Clare GAA fans web page as “cowards” for calling him a traitor in recent days.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Three counties planning to have club finals in September

Several county boards are preparing to finish up their championships in late September to give more time to their county teams.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2020

Club or county: Where should the GAA start after coronavirus shutdown?

John Fogarty asks, what are the benefits to club or county leading the GAA’s return to organised play?

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Open GAA pitches to help people’s mental health, pleads Davy Fitzgerald

Davy Fitzgerald does not believe the GAA authorities are giving enough consideration to the mental health of its members by keeping pitches closed.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2020

At times playing for Wexford was ‘demoralising’, admits Darren Stamp

Former captain Darren Stamp has admitted it was “demoralising” at times to play for Wexford and is envious of the current set-up.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Cork chair backs GAA's safety-first approach

Cork County Board chairperson Tracey Kennedy has backed Croke Park’s decision to keep GAA grounds shut until July 20.

Fri, 08 May, 2020

Straight knockout championship planned for autumn

Clare senior football manager Colm Collins criticised the call to keep pitches closed for almost another 11 weeks.

Thu, 07 May, 2020

Davy Fitzgerald questions wisdom of GAA extending training ban

Wexford hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald has questioned the wisdom of the GAA's decision to suspend inter-county training until further notice.

Wed, 06 May, 2020

John Fogarty: Government need to stop using the GAA as a political football

It’s not the nights that are the hardest for the GAA; it’s the weekends. For it’s at them that the Government come stealing to surprise them with a dig to the solar plexus.

Tue, 05 May, 2020

Poc Fada may help ease longing for GAA, says Donnelly

Long-time Poc Fada sponsor Martin Donnelly believes the competition is best placed to mark the return of Gaelic Games activity.

Fri, 01 May, 2020

Fitzgerald: Closed-door Championship better than none at all

Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald is not ruling out a Championship played behind closed doors, but says the immediate focus must be on fighting the coronavirus.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Over €1m raised to send Laois boy, 1, to US for life-saving treatment

Do it for Dan, the fundraiser on GoFundMe, was launched by his parents, former inter-county footballers Niall and Aisling Donoher.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Dalo's GAA Show: Picking a Munster Railway Cup dream team 1990-2020

Mark Landers and TJ Ryan join Anthony Daly to pick their ultimate Munster selection from the last 30 years.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

If a GAA team was a Disney character...

To the delight of parents with out-of-school children across the country, the Disney+ streaming app launches today.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

Davy Fitzgerald: 'I’m just this animal - whatever you play, you try and win it'

Davy Fitzgerald’s numbers since taking the Wexford role will be frozen for weeks if not months but the inertia doesn’t detract from how impressive they are. According to his tally, he’s lost just 16 of 54 matches.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2020

Referee chief defends Hughes call to play six added minutes

Referees chief Willie Barrett believes match officials can no longer be accused of playing for draws.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Cork selector Diarmuid O’Sullivan avoids sideline ban

Cork senior hurling selector Diarmuid O’Sullivan will be free to fulfil his role as maor foirne in the Munster senior hurling championship having avoided a sideline ban.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Harty Cup hurling and a changing Ireland

St Flannan’s won the Harty Cup last weekend for the 22nd time, staying atop the roll of honour.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

‘The biggest heap of rubbish’: Davy Fitz laughs off maor foirne criticism

Davy Fitzgerald has laughed off the idea that players should be able to work out tactics for themselves without the need for a maor foirne.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2020

John Fogarty: Look-but-don’t-touch policy hinders hurling

In time, it might be termed “The UNESCO defence”.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2020

Relentless Wexford take Carlow to the cleaners

It was routine in the end as Wexford cruised to a comfortable 21-point victory over a disappointing Carlow, claiming a quarter-final spot at Wexford Park.

Sun, 01 Mar, 2020

Harty Cup postponement may have big impact on sidelines

Munster GAA chiefs hope it will be third time lucky when Christian Brothers College, Cork, and St Flannan’s College, Ennis, meet in Sunday’s Dr. Harty Cup final in Mallow (12pm).

Fri, 28 Feb, 2020

O’Connor not yet dreaming of reaching promised land

Early days yet, but Wexford’s hurlers are in a good place.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2020

Davy is still totally besotted with hurling

For almost half an hour Davy Fitzgerald sat perched on the edge of his seat in Chadwicks Wexford Park yesterday, although he sat up that bit straighter when talk turned from how hurling is officiated to how the game is played and coached.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2020

Refs in spotlight as McDonald red card appealed

Wexford are to appeal the red card issued to Conor McDonald during their defeat of Dublin in the Allianz Hurling League last weekend but it is the officiating rather than any players who are in the spotlight this week.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2020

John Fogarty: And the case for two referees strengthens

Ulster secretary Brian McAvoy’s innovative suggestion last month didn’t receive a fraction of the attention it deserved, writes John Fogarty.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2020

Diarmuid O’Sullivan to learn ban fate

O’Sullivan could face up to a 12-week ban, which would prevent him from being available for Cork’s Munster SHC opener against Limerick at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on May 10.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2020

Fitzgerald fears officiating is damaging hurling

Wexford boss Davy Fitzgerald has called on officials to look after hurling and to ‘mind’ our ‘great game’, claiming their Croke Park contest was ruined by fussy officiating.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2020

Cody blasts ‘hilarious’ rule changes, Horgan conquers ‘hurricane’: The weekend’s GAA talking points

Our writers chat through the main talking points from the weekend’s Allianz League action.

Sun, 16 Feb, 2020