WATCHING the Laochra celebrations in Croke Park on Sunday reminded me of the episode of ‘I’m Alan Partridge’ where Partridge meets two RTE executives
Joe Brolly: Live for the moment
April 19, 2016
WHEN Hales popped the two points to go one up against Rockridge in the Division 2A Chicago state high school semi-final.
Joe Brolly: McGeeney’s main problem
April 12, 2016
BEING a great footballer is not necessarily a credential for management.
Joe Brolly – Crossmaglen are required viewing
March 21, 2016
A new documentary about Crossmaglen explains why the club are admired throughout Ireland.
Joe Brolly: My love for Tyrone
March 15, 2016
I GOT a text from Sean O’Brien a few day ago. He is the coach of the brilliant All Saint’s, Ballymena u-16 team, All Ireland Feile champions from two
Joe Brolly: Rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic
March 8, 2016
TWELVE months ago, Jarlath Burns, chair of the Playing Rules Committee, said we were “witnessing the death of Gaelic football.”
Joe Brolly: The threat lies within
March 1, 2016
I WAS up at Derrylaughan last week to launch a event for the Kevin Barry’s. A night in Falls’ Bar reminds you why the Brits eventually gave up
Joe Brolly: Modern football – enough to make you sick
February 16, 2016
FIRST up was Derry v Cavan on Saturday night in Breffni. My father said he was only coming to avoid watching Armagh v Laois on telly.
Joe Brolly: The GAA – winning has nothing to do with it
February 7, 2016
AT half time on Sunday in Celtic Park, the tea-room was filled with familiar faces. I love that familiarity of the GAA. We are, as I once said to Peter Robinson, bigger than the Masons, without the funny handshake.
Joe Brolly: Dreams shattered – just like that!
January 31, 2016
“Motion to Congress: The teams that are placed in Division Four at the conclusion of the National Football League will play in their Provincial Championship only. They will also participate in an All-Ireland Senior ‘B’ Football Championship, which will be played on a straight knock out basis. The winners of the All-Ireland ‘B’ Football Championship will be guaranteed a place in the following year’s All-Ireland Football Qualifier.”