Place: Athletic Grounds

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Donal Lenihan: The afternoon I discovered my dad was a Kerryman

My first sporting memory

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GAA previews and predictions: Depleted Cork should just pass Tipperary test

John Fogarty previews the weekend's GAA fixtures.

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Armagh conquer Storm Ciara and Kildare in deserved win

Armagh conquered a storm as they battled to a deserved win over Kildare with just 14 men at the Athletic Grounds.

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Injuries force Mickey Harte to delay panel cut

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Tyrone secure eighth McKenna Cup in nine seasons

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Tommy Freeman rolls back the years to lead Magheracloone to Ulster glory

Donegal make three changes for Ladies Football championship opener against Tyrone

TG4 Ulster champions Donegal have made three changes to the side beaten by Galway in the Lidl NFL Division 1 semi-final for their championship opener against Tyrone tomorrow.

Fri, 07 Jun, 2019

Harbinson deems Casement Park stall ‘an absolute disgrace’

Antrim senior football manager, Lenny Harbinson, has labelled the inertia around the crumbling Casement Park stadium an “absolute disgrace”, after their defeat to Tyrone in the Ulster Championship quarter-final on Saturday.

Tue, 28 May, 2019

Tyrone demolition leaves Antrim in the dust

Tyrone charged through to the Ulster SFC semi-finals with a demolition job at the Athletic Grounds.

Sat, 25 May, 2019

Two to tumble as Munster standing undermined

For Munster football, a chastening weekend lies in store. Irrespective of what materialises at the Athletic Grounds and Semple Stadium tomorrow afternoon, two from Clare, Cork, and Tipperary will suffer relegation to Division 3.

Sat, 23 Mar, 2019

Mentors and subs involved in shameful mass brawl between Armagh and Tyrone U20s

Shocking scenes...

Sat, 09 Jun, 2018

Obituary: ‘Pat Shovelin was forever positive no matter what the situation’

Alan Foley’s tribute to Pat Shovelin, goalkeeping coach to Donegal’s senior footballers.

Fri, 27 Oct, 2017

Reports of a Down demise somewhat exaggerated

Ulster SFC semi-final        

Mon, 26 Jun, 2017

By the time Monaghan realised this wasn’t in the script

Well, I have to admit, I certainly didn’t see that coming.

Mon, 26 Jun, 2017

Armagh’s campaign gets back on track with comfortable win over Fermanagh

Armagh 0-20 - Fermanagh 0-11: Armagh got their season back on track after their setback against Down in the Ulster Championship when they overcame Fermanagh comfortably in this All-Ireland qualifier at the Athletic Grounds last night.

Mon, 26 Jun, 2017

Deadly duo give Tipperary the impetus

Even with a sweeper protecting their defence, Louth just could not cope with the quality of Michael Quinlivan and Conor Sweeney, writes Declan Browne.

Mon, 10 Apr, 2017

Dublin set up O'Byrne Cup final clash with Louth and the rest of today's GAA action

It's another busy Sunday of pre-season football and hurling action.

Sun, 22 Jan, 2017

Tomás Mulcahy: ‘It’s important for Cork hurling to have a good game tomorrow’

The biggest day in the Cork GAA calendar retains its lustre. The crowds may not be as big, and the venue is not at the end of that long leafy stroll down the Marina, but the prize remains the same.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2016

Rory Grugan glad to have distraction of football after family tragedy

Sport is not life or death, but there are times when it can be a joyous distraction or stabilising influence when all seems lost.

Sun, 29 May, 2016

Oisín McConville: Surely Derry could have got more in Tyrone’s face?

When I come up to Celtic Park, it always takes me back to the times I played up there. I absolutely loved playing at this place. The setting for the game, the surface, the atmosphere around the place all make it a brilliant place to play Gaelic football. So I went up there yesterday expecting a hell of a lot from Derry, even if it was only a bit of blood and guts.

Mon, 23 May, 2016

Damian Barton: Brendan Rogers needs time to get over facial injury ‘shock’

Damian Barton claims Derry midfielder Brendan Rogers needs time to get over the mental and physical scars from the “shocking” facial injury he suffered against Tyrone.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2016

Tyrone v Derry - Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup Final

13-man Tyrone claim McKenna Cup with late penalty goal in extra time

Old foes Tyrone and Derry served up a classic at the Athletic Grounds, with the Red Hands emerging victorious in extra-time to take a fifth successive Dr McKenna Cup title.

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Matty McGleenan: Meeting Crossmaglen in Ulster final leaves 'nothing to be afraid of’

Scotstown’s disappointing 2014 season? Manager Matty McGleenan isn’t hiding from the blame.

Sat, 28 Nov, 2015

Crossmaglen Rangers march to 19th title in 20 seasons

Crossmaglen Rgrs 2-22 Armagh Harps 0-10: There is simply no stopping Crossmaglen Rangers. 

Mon, 12 Oct, 2015

Páirc Uí Rinn hosts historic county final as Sars and Glen Rovers meet again

History will be made on Sunday when the first final of the Cork Senior Hurling Championship will be played in Páirc Uí Rinn – 40 years after the decider was played at the UCC Grounds in the Mardyke.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

Comer goal sends Tribesmen through to next round

Damien Comer’s second-half goal proved decisive as Galway marched on in the All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers, a three points win at the Athletic Grounds earning them a place in tomorrow's third round draw.

Sun, 12 Jul, 2015

Munster final draw leads to Cork and Kerry fixtures chaos

Club championship fixtures in Cork and Kerry have been thrown into chaos due to the drawn Munster SFC final.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2015

Munster GAA’s money-spinning bonanza as Cork and Kerry replay

Saturday week’s Munster SFC final replay in Killarney is likely to have a 7pm throw-in, as the Munster Council last night put the finishing touches to organising the game.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2015

Ulster chiefs in traffic approach to PSNI

The Ulster Council are liaising with the PSNI to ensure supporters attending the three football qualifiers games in the province scheduled for the July 12 weekend don’t have any difficulty getting to and from the venues.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2015

Tyrone and Cavan to face off in Dr McKenna Cup final - again

Holders Tyrone will meet Cavan in a repeat of last year’s Dr McKenna Cup final, after easily beating Armagh in last night’s semi-final at the Athletic Grounds.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

Today's Dr McKenna Cup results

The semi-final line-up in the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup has been confirmed following the completion of the remaining weather-affected Round Three ties.

Sun, 18 Jan, 2015

O’Keeffe can’t understand apathy of Cork, Kerry fans

Ger O’Keeffe has taken issue with Cork and Kerry’s stay-away supporters, suggesting they are more interested in the occasion than the football.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2014

Rebels now righteous brothers

They pile up, inspiring us, enthralling us, exhausting us; those sublime sporting moments of ecstasy and vindication.

Sat, 14 Jun, 2014

Players have responsibility to put on show for new audience

A lot of Irish people fail to realise how little is known about Gaelic football and hurling beyond these shores.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2014

Cavan and Armagh likely to face sanctions following pre-match brawl

The county boards of Armagh and Cavan are facing strong disciplinary action following the pre-match brawl that erupted before Sunday’s Ulster quarter-final at the Athletic Grounds.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2014

Tyrone see off Cavan to claim Dr McKenna Cup

Tyrone 1-15 Cavan 0-11

Wed, 19 Feb, 2014

All today's action in the club football championship

Reigning AIB Ulster Club SFC Champions Crossmaglen Rangers bowed out following a replay defeat to Kilcoo today.

Sun, 10 Nov, 2013

Down win and now want a break

Derry 1-16 Down 0-25

Mon, 08 Jul, 2013

Down fight past Derry in semi replay

Down 0-25 Derry 1-16, Athletic Grounds

Sun, 07 Jul, 2013

Fixture details confirmed by GAA

The GAA have confirmed the fixture details for the next rounds of All-Ireland Senior Hurling and Football Championship qualifiers.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2013

Armagh destroy hapless Wicklow to progress

Armagh 2-21 Wicklow 0-02

Sun, 30 Jun, 2013

Last-gasp score sets up Ulster Hurling semi-final replay

Down 1-16 Derry 0-19

Sun, 30 Jun, 2013

Carlow to host first-ever Friday night Championship match

Midland rivals Carlow and Laois will make history next week when they meet in the first ever Championship match to be played on a Friday night.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

Grimley: Armagh 'determined to win for Ciaran'

Armagh manager Paul Grimley says his side will use suspended captain Ciaran McKeever as motivation for Sunday's crunch Allianz Football League tie with Galway at the Athletic Grounds.

Thu, 04 Apr, 2013

Honours even after thriller at the Athletic Grounds

Allianz Football League Div 2: Armagh 3-8 Wexford 3-8

Sat, 23 Feb, 2013

McGrath named as new Tipperary captain

Midfielder Shane McGrath has been confirmed as the Tipperary senior hurling captain for the 2013 season, a week before the county's Allianz Hurling League opener against Cork.

Sun, 17 Feb, 2013

Dual star Chin in final dash for Model cause

Lee Chin made a desperate dash back to Wexford for the Walsh Cup final following the postponement of yesterday’s Allianz League clash with Armagh.

Mon, 11 Feb, 2013

Five changes for Armagh

Armagh manager Paul Grimley has made five changes to his Armagh team for Sunday's Allianz Football League clash with Wexford.

Thu, 07 Feb, 2013

Monaghan and Tyrone set up final showdown

Monaghan and defending champions Tyrone will meet in the Power NI Dr. McKenna Cup final after taking victories in today's semi-final double header at the Athletic Grounds.

Sun, 20 Jan, 2013

McGinley tips Cross to win another All-Ireland

Enda McGinley has backed All-Ireland club champions Crossmaglen to make it three in a row.

Tue, 20 Nov, 2012

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