Kilkerrin-Clonberne players celebrate at the final whistle. Source: Lorraine O’Sullivan/INPHO THE EMOTION ON show at the final whistle said it all; St Brendan’s Park erupting as Kilkerrin-Clonberne were crowned All-Ireland senior club champions for the first time. Amidst the madness and the heartwarming celebratory scenes, one moment stood out. Click Here: Willie Ward and his…
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Kerry’s midfield options, a new Kildare era and the Dublin test in Tralee
Updated Jan 31st 2022, 8:30 AM 1. Kerry’s midfield options No David Moran. No Jack Barry. No Diarmuid O’Connor. Kerry took to the field in Newbridge yesterday minus three leading figures around the middle from their last meaningful encounter, that late August loss to Tyrone. Injuries and club commitments ruled out that trio, the returning…
Tyrone and Monaghan play out entertaining draw in Omagh blizzard
Tyrone 0-9 Monaghan 0-9 Declan Bogue reports from Healy Park ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS Tyrone just about clung on with their 14 men in the final stages of this strange and wildly entertaining opening league game in an Omagh blizzard. In a game packed with incident, the final play came down to a 50 metre free when…
Laois and Westmeath open league with wins, Tipperary can only muster draw
GARY WALSH GRABBED two goals for Laois in their 3-9 to 1-10 win against Mickey Harte’s Louth in Division 3. Bouncing back from their O’Byrne Cup loss to Dublin, Billy Sheehan’s men hit goals at the start of the second-half through Walsh and Sean O’Flynn to set them on their way. A two-point half-time lead was transformed into…
Smith brothers score 1-9 as Roscommon prove too strong at home to Cork
Roscommon 1-13 Cork 0-10 Kevin Egan reports from Dr Hyde Park A DOMINANT DISPLAY by the Smith brothers along the spine of the attack gave Roscommon a measure of leadership and penetration that was sorely lacking from their Cork opponents this afternoon in the Hyde, as the Rossies cruised to a victory that was far…
Hennelly saves penalty and hits equaliser to rescue Mayo against Donegal
Mayo 0-11 Donegal 0-11 Colm Gannon reports from Markievicz Park ROB HENNELLY WAS the hero for Mayo kicking last second injury time free to earn Mayo a draw against Donegal in Sligo. Donegal were by far the better side in the first half going in leading by 0-7 to 0-3 at the half time whistle…
Clare have nine points to spare over disappointing Offaly in Division 2 opener
Clare 1-13 Offaly 0-7 Paraic McMahon reports from Cusack Park COLM COLLINS BEGAN his ninth National League campaign as Clare senior football boss by overseeing a nine point win over Offaly. Played in front of an attendance of 825, Clare got their Division 2 campaign off to a winning start deservedly seeing off the Faithful…
Meath fail to score for opening 45 minutes as Galway soar to easy win
Galway 1-14 Meath 0-6 John Fallon reports from Pearse Stadium PADRAIC JOYCE’S GALWAY got their Division 2 campaign off to the best possible start against a Meath team who did not get their first score until the 45th minute of a one-sided contest at Pearse Stadium. There was no way back for Andy McEntee’s men…
Late Kildare rally secures draw against Kerry as Hyland hits injury-time leveller
Kerry 1-10 Kildare 0-13 ENTHUSIASM FOR JANUARY football was on evidence today in Newbridge with a bumper crowd that sparked a 15-minute delay to the throw-in. Jimmy Hyland scores the free that levels the game for Kildare. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO The home fans were rewarded for their eagerness to witness live action as their Kildare…
‘It looked like a harsh red card from where I was at’ – Kilcoo progress after All-Ireland club battle
KILCOO COACH CONLEITH Gilligan felt Aidan Branagan was harshly sent-off in the dramatic conclusion to normal time in yesterday’s All-Ireland club semi-final. Kilcoo ran out five-point winners over Cork and Munster champions St Finbarr’s, but needed extra-time before they shook off the determined challenge of their opponents in Portlaoise. In normal time Kilcoo had a…