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David Gough: Timekeeping not a major concern for referees

There was controversy about the amount of added time in three of the four Division 1 games this weekend, with Monaghan, Meath, and Galway feeling particularly aggrieved.

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Case for second GAA referee more compelling than ever

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'Terrible' David Clifford red another example of referees lacking common sense - Whelan

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David Clifford red just one regret among many for Kerry

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David Clifford’s red, Cork cuts, and home disadvantage: The weekend’s GAA talking points

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Daniel Flynn's goal swings it for Jack O'Connor's Kildare

Serious statement of intent from St Mary’s

The strength and power of Armagh’s Oisin O’Neill and Tyrone’s Conn Kilpatrick, around the middle third, was too much for Maynooth.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2020

Stephen O’Brien cleared to face Dublin

Kerry footballer Stephen O’Brien has been cleared to play in the All-Ireland SFC final.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2019

Kingdom machine gets into gear to contest O’Brien ban

Kerry were last night still awaiting official confirmation of Stephen O’Brien’s one-match ban — but are already putting plans in place to

Tue, 13 Aug, 2019

An injustice if Gough fails to get final appointment

You imagine as the Kerry party left Croke Park yesterday evening they were preparing a case for the defence of Stephen O’Brien.

Mon, 12 Aug, 2019

GAA chiefs open to more tech assistance for referees

The GAA’s newly-appointed national match officials manager is open to the idea of more technology being used to assist referees, but has questioned just how far it can go.

Tue, 30 Jul, 2019

Mayo's hunt for Super 8's place back on track after messy Roscommon defeat

Mayo got their hunt for a Super 8's place back on track after that messy Roscommon defeat in Connacht, with a typically nerve-shredding win over Down on Saturday night.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2019

Kearns steps down as Tipp suffer defeat in Newry

Cory Quinn (3), Paul Devlin and Barry O’Hagan all landed points late in the half to send Down into round 2 and leave the home support relieved at the final whistle.

Sun, 09 Jun, 2019

Tyrone input has sharpened Galway attack, says Damien Comer

Galway football captain Damien Comer has credited Paddy Tally with bringing greater directness to the county’s attacking play.

Thu, 12 Apr, 2018

Galway savour the spice in fiery win over Mayo

Galway 1-13 Mayo 0-11: The year is but a pup but already after two meetings between the old protagonists in the west, six players have been sent off and two victories for Galway against the All-Ireland finalists. 

Mon, 12 Feb, 2018

St Loman’s battle back to book place in Leinster final for the first time

St Loman’s Mullingar 0-13 Simonstown Gaels 1-8: St Loman’s, Mullingar, came from seven points down to defeat Simonstown Gaels of Navan and reach their first ever Leinster Senior Club final at TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar, yesterday.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2017

The numbers that add up to Kerry dominance

A fifth consecutive Munster title is the carrot on offer for Éamonn Fitzmaurice’s Kerry on Sunday, which, should they beat Cork or draw, would also translate to a 12-game unbeaten run in the province.

Fri, 30 Jun, 2017

Kevin Walsh’s Galway cruise past Clare

Galway 3-13 Clare 1-11: It’s six years since Galway lost their top flight status and while they are now in the driving seat to make a return, manager Kevin Walsh is not getting too excited just yet.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2017

Another rout as Dublin's Invincibles meet only token Westmeath resistance

Dublin 2-19 Westmeath 0-10: Same as it ever was, then. An 11th Leinster title in 12 seasons for Dublin, another lopsided scoreline and a renewed bout of hand-wringing as to what the rest of the province – and everyone else – can possibly do to reduce a gap that shows no sign of closing anytime soon.

Mon, 18 Jul, 2016

Jim Gavin disappointed with goading of Diarmuid Connolly

Jim Gavin last night admitted to a sense of disappointment at the post-match confession from his counterpart Tom Cribbin that Westmeath had attempted to provoke Diarmuid Connolly into a loss of temper.

Mon, 18 Jul, 2016

Kerry keep the head down, eyes forward in routine win

Kerry 2-23 Clare 0-17: Apparently Kerry finished with 13 players on the pitch. There was a rash of subs and scores in the dead minutes and someone reckoned an old biplane landed on the pitch at Fitzgerald Stadium and took off again. No, we made that last bit up, but it was hard to keep score when the rusty old Championship goes off and gets all exciting without telling us. You wouldn’t write away for it.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2016

O’Moore Park snub a travesty, rages Mick Lillis after Laois progress

Laois 3-16 Wicklow 0-18: It’s over six months since the Leinster Council decided that Dublin should begin the defence of their provincial crown in Kilkenny, but Laois manager Mick Lillis was still spitting blood about it on Saturday night after his side booked their place on the same bill.

Mon, 16 May, 2016

Battling Armagh unable to beat drop

Armagh 1-18 Derry 0-15: Armagh went down, but not without a fight, and Kieran McGeeney took the positives from a difficult spring despite the team’s relegation from Division 2 for the second time in three seasons.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2016

Roscommon perform shock raid in Kerry

Roscommon 0-14 Kerry 1-10: Killian Young threw his arms to the sky in disgust as his crossfield ball to the unmarked Brian Ó Beaglaoich skidded beyond the young corner-back and out over the sideline. It pretty much summed up Kerry’s afternoon; miserable and mistake-ridden.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Tom Cribbin credits Westmeath’s team ‘leaders’

It’s amazing what a good dressing down from a manager does.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2015

Perfect 10 the secret to Westmeath's win

Westmeath produced a dream ten minutes to knock Wexford out of the Leinster football championship and set up a provincial semi-final for themselves against Meath in two week's time.

Sun, 14 Jun, 2015

Cynicism not Tyrone tactic, says Peter Canavan

Tyrone legend Peter Canavan has expressed disappointment at the accusations of the Tipperary U21 football camp that the Ulster men adopted a cynical approach during Saturday’s All-Ireland decider.

Tue, 05 May, 2015

Two guilty parties as U-21 final row rages

Hell of a game that was on Saturday evening. 

Tue, 05 May, 2015

Roscommon promoted to Divison One

Westmeath 0-12 Roscommon 2-13: Roscommon manager John Evans hailed his side’s promotion to Division 1 of the National Football League by saying: “This meant everything to us today to win promotion. 

Mon, 06 Apr, 2015

John Evans beaming as Roscommon players respond to ‘kick in the backside’

Kildare 2-12, Roscommon 0-24:

Mon, 16 Mar, 2015

Cuthbert hails O’Neill’s eye for goal after double blast

Cork reaction: Brian Cuthbert hailed Colm O’Neill’s eye for goal after his second-half brace saw Cork recover to claim a most satisfying win.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2015

Intrepid Cork go on offensive and beat Monaghan

Allianz FL Division 2 Round 2: Monaghan 1-16 Cork 2-14:

Mon, 09 Feb, 2015

No stopping ravenous Rhode after sparkling start

What was expected to be a fiercely contested clash between two clubs that have been regular participants in the Leinster club championship surprisingly proved a one-sided encounter as Rhode overwhelmed Moorefield.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Flanagan sees room for Sligo improvement

Sligo 0-12 Limerick 0-10

Mon, 14 Jul, 2014

Late points see Sligo through

Sligo 0-12 Limerick 0-10

Sat, 12 Jul, 2014

Galway dominate from the start against London

London 0-7 Galway 3-17

Sun, 25 May, 2014

Armagh boss takes ref to task

Armagh 1-8 Donegal 2-10

Mon, 07 Apr, 2014

Dogged Derry repel Dubs

ALLIANZ FL DIV 1:

Mon, 17 Mar, 2014

Donegal building up momentum

Galway 0-12 Donegal 1-16

Mon, 10 Feb, 2014

Donegal dispose of disappointed Galway

Galway 0-12 Donegal 1-16

Sun, 09 Feb, 2014

Kildare claim Bord na Móna O'Byrne Cup title

Kildare 1-10 Meath 0-09

Sun, 26 Jan, 2014

Heffo inspiration as battling Saints hit the summit

Vincent’s 3-12 Portlaoise 3-09

Mon, 09 Dec, 2013

Horan gets the call right as McQuillan to referee decider

As Mayo manager James Horan anticipated, Joe McQuillan has been appointed to referee Sunday week’s All-Ireland football final.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2013

Armagh rampant with 27-point win over Leitrim

Armagh 8-13 Leitrim 0-10

Sat, 13 Jul, 2013

Munster final referee Duffy raises hackles in Clones

I caught five games over the weekend culminating in the double-header in Croke Park yesterday, where both referees had decent games.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2013

Relentless Laois make it Friday to forget for Carlow

ALL-IRELAND SFC ROUND 1:

Sat, 29 Jun, 2013

Wexford hang on in blast from past

Louth 1-15 Wexford 2-13

Mon, 10 Jun, 2013

Wexford survive late Louth comeback

Wexford 2-13 Louth 1-15

Sun, 09 Jun, 2013

Collins gets marching orders from football championship panel

Michael Collins has become the second Cork referee to be dropped off the GAA’s championship panel.

Wed, 08 May, 2013

‘I was spat on,’ confirms Galvin

The GAA have confirmed they are investigating a possible spitting offence on Paul Galvin in last month’s All-Ireland intermediate club final between Finuge and Fr Rock’s, Cookstown.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2013