TWO months ago, Fadi and Jumaa Assi were gathering firewood outside their tent in the Khan Younis camp. After it’s annihilation, almost all of Gaza’s population now live in tents. Their father Abu, who is paralysed and wheelchair bound, was waiting for them anxiously inside the tent when he heard neighbours screaming. An Israeli drone […]
Monaghan team named for Croker clash with Dublin
February 13, 2026
By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN have named their team for this weekend’s crunch game with Dublin in Croke Park. Both sides have lost their opening two games and crave a result to kick their season into gear. There is a first start for Mícheál McCarville and Ryan Wylie. Advertisement Ryan McAnespie has been listed on the […]
Tyrone and the legacy of ’86
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January 30, 2026
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Tyrone’s first All-Ireland senior final appearance. Noel McGinn was part of the team that put Kerry to the pin of their collar. Michael McMullan asked him about the legacy of ‘86. “The men of ’86, who ignited a flame that’s still burning.” – Peter Canavan, September 2003 PETER Canavan […]
Milestone for McGonagle
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January 26, 2026
By Michael McMullan CAOLAN McGonagle says his milestone of reaching 100 senior appearances is more important to his parents, his club and something he’ll reflect on the in the future. The Buncrana man was the heart of Donegal’s win over Dublin on Saturday in Croke Park to get their league campaign off to a positive […]
Derry name squad for Croke Park clash with Meath
January 23, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciarán Meenagh has named his first squad of the league ahead of Saturday’s clash with Meath at Croke Park (3pm). There are three changes in the listed first 15 from the team that started their McKenna Cup defeat to Donegal. Sleacht Néill duo Brendan Rogers and Shane McGuigan are set […]
Glenullin eyes firmly on All-Ireland bid
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January 8, 2026
By Michael McMullan GLENULLIN hit the reset button in the four weeks over Christmas with the view of winning the All-Ireland according to dynamic wing-back Conor Rafferty. Rafferty was one of their most consistent players in their 10-game march to Croke Park on Sunday and a date with Kerry’s An Ghaeltacht in the All-Ireland Intermediate […]
McNicholl excited ahead of latest return to Croke Park
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January 7, 2026
Ryan McNicholl played briefly in Croke Park before but Sunday is a new ball game as Glenullin chase All-Ireland glory. He sat down with Michael McMullan… SUNDAY will be a second time to play in Croke Park and a second All-Ireland final for Ryan McNicholl. This time it is real. McNicholl recalls playing at HQ […]
O’Kane will get every chance of making Croke Park showdown
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January 6, 2026
By Michael McMullan GLENULLIN manager Michael O’Kane said he will give forward Donal O’Kane “every chance” to be available for Sunday’s All-Ireland Intermediate final against An Ghaeltacht. O’Kane is level with Néill McNicholl on 4-21 as their third top championship scorer this season, but sustained a hamstring injury over Christmas. “We’re working with him every […]
Moneyglass All-Ireland bid comes up short
December 14, 2025
AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Kilkerrin-Clonberne (Galway) 2-8 St Ergnat’s, Moneyglass (Antrim) 1-5 By Daire Walsh MONEYGLASS came up short in their All-Ireland bid as Chloe Miskell and Lynsey Noone grabbed goals in either half at Croke Park on Saturday evening as Kilkerrin-Clonberne earned their fifth AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Championship crown in succession. […]
JOE BROLLY: Planting the flag
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September 21, 2025
THE NFL debuts in Croke Park next week, Steelers versus Vikings. Legendary American football broadcaster Dave Zirin, in Ireland to promote his documentary ‘Behind the Shield’ says that this is “no mere game of football”. Zirin, whose son plays quarterback for one of the top college football teams, says, “This is an act of soft […]