Person: Johnny Doyle

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Flynn: I was giving so much to football I resented it’

Former back-to-back All-Star nominee Daniel Flynn has admitted it was a heart-to-heart with Kildare great Johnny Doyle that made him realise he’d lost his ‘grá’ for the game.

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Ó Sé: ‘Phenomenal’ Cluxton deserves to finally get hands on top honour

Stephen Cluxton must claim the Football of the Year award his career deserves tomorrow night, insists Kerry great Marc Ó Sé.

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Meath secure 2-point win over Kildare in Leinster Junior Football Championship

Perhaps Johnny Doyle in his prime might have pulled this one out of the fire but at 41 a Leinster JFC final miracle was just beyond him.

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Andy Moran strikes a positive note

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‘I used to joke with Kieran that he would have a lot easier life if he smiled a bit more!’

Galway keep one eye on Mayo

Galway are ready. Well, at least in Diarmuid Blake’s estimation they are.

Sat, 08 Apr, 2017

Two Tribes go to war in Salthill

That Galway county board officials are expecting a crowd in excess of 10,000 for tomorrow’s double-header at Salthill gives fair indication of how high the stakes are.

Sat, 01 Apr, 2017

UL complete great escape in seven-goal thriller

University of Limerick 3-19 Maynooth University 4-15 (AET): The footballers of UL used all nine lives and their get-out-of-jail card to sneak past Maynooth in this thrilling Sigerson Cup first round tie.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

Take the fight to Dublin, Johnny Doyle urges players

Kildare legend Johnny Doyle has challenged the county’s big players to seize the responsibility and take the fight to provincial heavyweights Dublin.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2016

Dublin v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship - Quarter-Final

GAA referees' boss accepts provocation is a big issue

The GAA’s national referees development chairman Seán Walsh accepts provocation has become a major issue in Gaelic football but admits it’s not an easy task for match officials to detect.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2016

Carew slams Joe Brolly's 'bulls**t' column that shows 'personal vendetta against' Kieran McGeeney

Niall Carew has hit out at Joe Brolly for continuing what he says is a “vendetta” against Kieran McGeeney and dismissed the pundit’s contention that Kildare’s players were too afraid to make mistakes under McGeeney’s stewardship.

Tue, 19 Apr, 2016

Paul Conroy: Galway ready for big boys

Paul Conroy believes Galway “weren’t ready” to make the step up to Division 1 until now but says they will be competitive in the top flight if they secure promotion on Sunday.

Thu, 31 Mar, 2016

Dermot Earley ‘disappointed’ as duo opt out of Kildare panel

Kildare great Dermot Earley has revealed his frustration with the decision of David Hyland and Darroch Mulhall to walk out on the panel midsummer.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2015

Damien Hendy looks for Kildare revival

As a loyal Kildare servant, Damien Hendy has become accustomed to criticism.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2015

Kildare have started afresh, declares Eamonn Callaghan

Eamonn Callaghan says Kildare have been forced to view the championship as a completely new season after a disastrous league campaign ended with relegation to Division 3.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2015

Roche says UCI should have heeded Kimmage warnings

Stephen Roche admits cycling could have saved itself years of turmoil had it taken Paul Kimmage’s revelations in his book Rough Ride more seriously when it was published in 1990.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2014

Wexford dig deep to defeat champions Clare

Wexford 2-25 Clare 2-22 (after extra-time)

Sat, 12 Jul, 2014

Kildare starlets learning quickly

ALL-IRELAND SFC ROUND 2B:

Sat, 12 Jul, 2014

Meath book place in Leinster final

Kildare made it interesting in the final quarter and had they been more clinical, might have completed a remarkable fightback, but in the end, Meath had done enough in their period of dominance to claim a place in the Leinster final.

Sun, 29 Jun, 2014

More than a player with skill and talent

Johnny Doyle’s retirement from inter-county football leaves a huge void in the Kildare squad.

Sat, 12 Apr, 2014

Doyle finishes on his terms

Last Sunday evening, after beating Westmeath, Johnny Doyle told his Kildare team-mates he was retiring and that he wanted them to make him regret his decision by winning the Leinster championship.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2014

Twitter reacts: Stars pay tribute to Kildare legend Johnny Doyle

The news last night of Johnny Doyle’s retirement from inter-county football was greeted with a predictable wave of tributes from those in the GAA community; lauding his footballing prowess and off-field persona in equal measure.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2014

Kildare's Johnny Doyle announces retirement after 15 years

Kildare footballer Johnny Doyle has announced his retirement from inter-county football after a 15 year playing career.

Sun, 06 Apr, 2014

Derry stride on as Kildare are relegated

Derry 2-17 Kildare 3-9

Sun, 30 Mar, 2014

Kerry warming to task

ALLIANZ FL DIV 1:

Mon, 17 Mar, 2014

Brophy’s late blast decides shoot-out

Kildare 2-19 Mayo 2-18

Mon, 03 Feb, 2014

Ryan close to league team

Kildare 1-10 Meath 0-09

Mon, 27 Jan, 2014

Doyle taking time to ponder Kildare future

Kildare star John Doyle is uncertain about his inter-county future.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2014

Why I stayed on

The lure of Division 1 football persuaded Westmeath’s Dessie Dolan to extend his inter-county career.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2014

Kieran McGeeney meets his match in bride Maura

All-Ireland winner Kieran McGeeney met his Kerry match yesterday in stunning bride Maura O’Rahilly.

Fri, 03 Jan, 2014

Panel named for International Rules Test

Donegal forward Michael Murphy has been named as Ireland's captain for next Saturday's first International Rules Test, despite doubts over how much of the game he will play.

Mon, 14 Oct, 2013

Livid Lilywhites back Geezer

The Kildare players were last night considering their options following the county board’s decision not to offer Kieran McGeeney an extension as manager.

Thu, 05 Sep, 2013

Kildare players to meet over McGeeney sacking

The unrest over Kieran McGeeney's axing as Kildare senior football manager is set to continue with the players due to hold a meeting tonight, just 24 hours after a narrow County Board vote ousted McGeeney from his position.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2013

Bolton: McGeeney sacking 'disgraceful way to treat a manager'

Emmet Bolton has hit out at the club delegates who voted against keeping Kieran McGeeney on as Kildare senior manager, alleging that a good number of them have not even seen the panel train before.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2013

Hard miles don’t bother Harte’s new ‘machine’

ALL-IRELAND SFC SEMI-FINAL:

Fri, 23 Aug, 2013

Eircom announces FanPic platform for Croker

Football fans will have the chance to tag themselves in crowd photos via their Facebook page at the upcoming All-Ireland semi-finals and final at Croke Park.

Thu, 22 Aug, 2013

Cassidy stems tide for Tyrone

Kildare 0-12 Tyrone 1-11

Mon, 22 Jul, 2013

McGeeney keen to stay on

Kieran McGeeney is keen on staying on as Kildare manager for a seventh season next year.

Mon, 22 Jul, 2013

Tyrone dig deep to see off Kildare challenge

Kildare 0-12 Tyrone 1-11

Sat, 20 Jul, 2013

Geezer gets big response

Kildare 1-19 Louth 0-15

Mon, 15 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

Dubbed a test, this was a procession

Dublin 4-16 Kildare 1-09

Mon, 01 Jul, 2013

Dubs outclass Kildare

Dublin 4-16 Kildare 1-9

Sun, 30 Jun, 2013

O'Flaherty to start for Kildare against Dubs

Morgan O'Flaherty's inclusion at centre back is the only change Kildare manager Kieran McGeeney has made for Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final against Dublin at Croke Park (throw-in 4pm).

Fri, 28 Jun, 2013

Kildare advance but improvement needed

Kildare 0-19 Offaly 1-12

Sat, 01 Jun, 2013

Injury-plagued Callaghan ready to lead Lilywhites into action

Given his experience, and importance as a player, it didn’t come as a huge surprise when Kieran McGeeney finally confirmed Eamonn Callaghan would take over from Johnny Doyle as Kildare captain.

Wed, 29 May, 2013

O’Neill pulling the strings once again

Tyrone 2-15 Kildare 2-11

Mon, 15 Apr, 2013

Late O'Neill points break Kildare resistance

Tyrone 2-15 Kildare 2-11

Sun, 14 Apr, 2013

Tyrone and Kildare name teams for semi

Managers Mickey Harte and Kieran McGeeney have selected their teams for Saturday's crunch Allianz League Division 1 semi-final between Tyrone and Kildare at Croke Park (throw-in 2pm).

Fri, 12 Apr, 2013

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