The conclusion was that leaving influential Kerry forward free represented an egregious miscalucation on the part of Jim McGuinness – it’s never that simple Paudie Clifford in possession with Jamie Brennan of Donegal giving chase during last year’s All-Ireland SFC final. Photo: Ray McManus/Sportsfile In Gaelic football, consensus is the killer of decent analysis. Most … Read more
The surgeon delivered a stark message to Paddy McBrearty following his fourth operation on his left knee in a decade last October. It was time to consider hanging up his boots. So there’s a temptation to feel sympathy for the 32-year-old, who will be a notable absentee from the Donegal squad when they take to … Read more
Kerry’s David Clifford is escorted off the field on the final whistle of yesterday’s NFL Division 1 clash with Armagh at BOX-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photo: Ray McManus/Sportsfile All’s well that ends well after an absorbing contest between two of the game’s top three teams that had something for everything. Kerry in a league … Read more
Kerry reap rewards as ‘all in’ prodigal legend joins the team that Jack built As forwards coach and selector, Kieran Donagh helped Geezer’s Armagh to the Sam Maguire pinnacle in 2024. Now as part of Jack O’Connor’s backroom, he’s hoping to achieve Kerry’s first back-to-back since his own playing pomp in 2006-07 Retaining your title … Read more
Kerry are building for the future while Andy Moran looks stuck in the past Mayo’s Kobe McDonald in action against Joe O’Connor of Kerry. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile Typical Mayo. They finally have a scoring superstar and he emigrates. After electrifying the game as a 16 and 17-year-old, when it was announced Kobe McDonald was … Read more
One of the headline outcomes of Gaelic football’s revolution is that it has become more like hurling: more attacks, more shots, more scores, more scoreboard swings, more unsafe leads. Last weekend’s matches in Division 1 of the National Football League is a very small sample, but it is reflective of a greater trend. The average … Read more
s All hail Kerry, the county that can’t stop winning. Be it Gaelic football’s Grand Slam in 2025, or their All-Ireland club treble in January, or Saturday’s statement mauling of Mayo, or Jessie Buckley sweeping up every statuette that Jack O’Connor hasn’t already locked away. From the Hogan steps to Hollywood’s red carpet, from Sam … Read more
Jim McGuinness appears to be quite happy about prospect of missing the final Donegal manager Jim McGuinness made his view clear after Sunday’s National Football League defeat to Roscommon at Dr Hyde Park. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile Donegal couldn’t care less whether or not they reach the National League final. We know that because the man … Read more
Kerry are building for the future while Andy Moran looks stuck in the past Mayo’s Kobe McDonald in action against Joe O’Connor of Kerry. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile Typical Mayo. They finally have a scoring superstar and he emigrates. After electrifying the game as a 16 and 17-year-old, when it was announced Kobe McDonald was … Read more
THE DUBLIN LINEUP TONGHT: With two wins on the trot, Ger Brennan and the Dubs know a win over Armagh could preserve their Division 1 status. Tonight, Hugh O’Sullivan starts between the posts, with Eoin Murchan in at corner-back and Brian Howard in the half-backs. Peadar O’Cofaigh Byrne slots into midfield behind a dangerous half-forward … Read more