Person: Kilmurry

Making most of ‘stepping stone’ to senior success

Kerry junior football manager Jimmy Keane cannot fathom why so many counties do not bother fielding a junior team, believing the competition to be of even greater value since the U21 grade was lowered to U20.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2019

Johnny Buckley on guard for Nemo ambush

Johnny Buckley remembers the afternoon well, standing helplessly with a water bottle in his hand, as Crokes were torpedoed around the Mallow pitch.

Wed, 22 Nov, 2017

Crokes find a different way of winning

It’s hard to know where to start with this Dr Crokes team. They’ve accumulated so many winning streaks and records across all competitions, where doies one begin?

Mon, 30 Oct, 2017

O’Dwyer provides the spark for holders

Kilmurry Ibrickane were crowned Clare senior football champions for the second year in a row, following a three-point victory over final debutants Clondegad at Cusack Park Ennis yesterday.

Mon, 30 Oct, 2017

Clare footballers pondered ‘nuclear option’ over club row

The managers of Clare’s last two county senior football champions have confirmed that withdrawing county players from the panel was discussed this week, as Colm Collins’ men prepare for tomorrow’s round two All-Ireland qualifier against Laois.

Fri, 30 Jun, 2017

Ugly clashes overshadow Kerry victory over Cork

Ugly half-time tunnel scenes and a mass melee at the final whistle involving players and members of the backroom teams marred what was a feisty Munster U17 Football Final at the Austin Stack Park last night.

Wed, 17 May, 2017

Shane Hickey under pressure from Adam Donoghue 10/5/2017

David Clifford the Kerry hero in defeat of Cork

Kerry 2-17 Cork 1-10: We’ve been here before, you know. Just a month and a half ago, to be precise.

Thu, 11 May, 2017

Kerry overcome Clare to progress in Munster U-21 Football Championship

Kerry ... 1-17, Clare ... 2-8: Kerry will play Waterford in the Munster U21 football semi-final next Wednesday after this less than convincing quarter-final win over Clare, reports Eoghan Cormican from Austin Stack Park.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2017

Ian McGillycuddy wreaks havoc on Macroom

IS Killorglin 1-12 DLS Macroom 2-8: Ian McGillycuddy’s 54th-minute goal proved to be the crucial score as IS Killorglin qualified from Group C of the Corn Uí Mhuirí at Páirc Iosagáin in Baile Bhúirne.

Thu, 08 Dec, 2016

No arguments as Dr Crokes prove simply the best

Dr Crokes (Kerry) 3-15 The Nire (Waterford) 0-6: Whatever about the decision to play the Rose of Tralee shortly after the final whistle, there could be no arguing with the rendition of Simply the Best that greeted winning captain Johnny Buckley as he ambled towards the presentation area.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2016

Colm Cooper delays Kerry call until Dr Crokes run ends

Kerry supporters will have to wait until Dr Crokes’ involvement in the club championship comes to an end before Colm ‘Gooch’ Cooper decides on his inter-county future.

Tue, 01 Nov, 2016

Kilmurry Ibrickane v Dr. Crokes - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship quarter-final

Colm Cooper the thread linking all that’s good about Dr Crokes

Dr Crokes (Kerry) 1-14 Kilmurry-Ibrickane (Clare) 0-8: The last time Dr Crokes travelled by road and sea from Killarney up to this scenic part of west Clare they got enough of a scare to ensure that they never took their foot off the pedal at Páirc Naoimh Mhuire yesterday.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2016

Dr Crokes warned and wary ahead of Quilty test

Harry O’Neill remembers a visit to Quilty on Sunday, November 4, 2012. 

Sat, 29 Oct, 2016

Kilmurry Ibrickane win 11th Clare title

Kilmurry Ibrickane 2-13 Cratloe 0-6: A powerful second-half performance saw Kilmurry Ibrickane claim their 11th Clare SFC title in front of a crowd of 3,722 at Cusack Park, Ennis.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2016

Resilient Rochestown College dig it out

St Francis College, Rochestown 2-13 Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig 2-11: Rochestown’s St Francis College showed their resilience to dig out victory in an entertaining Corn Uí Mhuirí Group A tie at Carrigaline yesterday.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2016

High School Clonmel on a high as victory points to Tipperary emergence

High School Clonmel 1-11 Coláiste Choilm Ballincollig 1-8: Further evidence that Tipperary football is on the rise was seen in this Corn Uí Mhuirí quarter-final victory at the all-weather pitch in Carriganore (WIT) yesterday as High School Clonmel got the better of Coláiste Choilm.

Thu, 21 Jan, 2016

Second half surge secures top spot for never-say-die Coláiste Choilm

Coláiste Choilm 2-11 Clonakilty CC 2-10: A strong second-half surge saw Coláiste Choilm qualify for the Corn Uí Mhuirí as Group D winners at Brinny yesterday.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2015

Redoubtable Rathmore overcome brave battlers De La Salle, Macroom

SP SL, Rathmore 3-19 De La Salle, Macroom 3-5: It’s now three wins from three for Pobalscoil Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore, in the Corn Uí Mhuirí after yet another impressive display in Mallow.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2015

Matthew Whelan goal lifts Coláiste Choilm and ends brave St Fachtna’s fightback

Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig 1-14 St Fachtna’s De La Salle, Skibbereen 1-9: Coláiste Choilm needed a late fightback to keep their Corn Uí Mhuirí (Munster PPS U18½AFC) aspirations alive as they overcame St Fachtna’s at Enniskeane yesterday.

Thu, 12 Nov, 2015

Mike Quirke: Cork must banish crutches and excuses

Legendary American college football coach Nick Saban once said: “Championship teams have to be resilient. No matter what is thrown at them, no matter how deep the hole, they find a way to bounce back and overcome adversity”.

Wed, 29 Jul, 2015

Reds win all-Cork decider

Cork Reds 1-14 Cork Whites 1-5

Mon, 06 Jul, 2015

Treaty boss Ryan names three newcomers for clash with Clare

Limerick hurling manager TJ Ryan has given three debuts for Sunday’s Munster SHC quarter-final clash with Clare in Semple Stadium (throw-in 4pm).

Fri, 22 May, 2015

Malone the ace in facile Clare victory

Clare enjoyed a facile victory over a very poor Waterford side in the quarter-final of the Munster U-21 football championship at Miltown Malbay last evening.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2015

Clonakilty battle back to keep hopes alive

Clonakilty CC 2-15De La Salle, Macroom 1-11

Thu, 13 Nov, 2014

Cratloe march on to keep Clare double dream alive

Cratloe are poised to challenge for a senior hurling and football double in the Banner county.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2014

Free-flowing Ballincollig book date with Nemo

Cork SFC quarter-final

Mon, 22 Sep, 2014

Muskerry turn on the power

Muskerry 4-14 St Nicholas 1-06

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

Éire Óg set up St Joseph’s clash

The quarter-final pairings for the Clare SFC were finalised at the weekend.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2014

Cratloe off to flyer as St Senan’s shock favourites

Clare SFC round-up : Holders Cratloe got off to a winning start in the opening round of the Clare SFC at the weekend, defeating Éire Óg 2-12 to 1-12 at Cusack Park, Ennis on Saturday evening.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2014

Challenge series level

U17 football: Cork’s U17 football development squad faced Dublin in a series of challenge matches at Clonakilty last Saturday.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2014

Ó Bambaire bags a hat-trick — and so do Corca Dhuibhne

Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne 3-14 De La Salle 3-09

Mon, 10 Mar, 2014

Coláiste Choilm’s cup joy

Simcox Cup final

Sat, 11 Jan, 2014

St Nick’s show battling qualities to avoid drop

St Nicholas 2-12 Newmarket 1-09

Mon, 23 Sep, 2013

Kilmichael singing again

Kilmichael 2-09 Kilmurry 0-09

Mon, 02 Sep, 2013

Cratloe too hot for champions to handle

Kilmurry-Ibrickane, champions for the past two seasons, were brought back down to earth at Cusack Park on Saturday when they succumbed to an impressive Cratloe by 0-11 to 0-4, in round one.

Mon, 05 Aug, 2013

Late drama as spot on Barry wins it for Clon

Clonakilty 1-9 Nemo Rangers 1-7

Thu, 11 Jul, 2013

O’Donoghue goal powers Avondhu past Muskerry

Avondhu 1-11 Muskerry 0-10

Fri, 12 Apr, 2013

McBrearty relishes winter warmer against Crokes

Winter training is an undeniably hard slog in London, but it’s almost become second nature to Brian McBrearty.

Fri, 14 Dec, 2012

Moloney intent on final flourish

Two years ago, around this time, Dr Crokes full-back Michael Moloney was hopeful of a second All-Ireland campaign, having progressed through Kerry and won the county, and a provincial final against Nemo Rangers stood between them and another tilt of the Holy Grail of club football.

Thu, 29 Nov, 2012