JOE BROLLY: Galway v Clifford


THE Dublin empire has fallen, replaced by a democracy of flawed challengers. Tyrone came out of the blue to win it last year. When they did, it was so mentally overwhelming for them that they were unable to recover in time to defend their title. They were a ghost team this season, walloped by Derry […]


IN FOCUS: The Paddy Tally factor


Paddy Tally heads back to All-Ireland final this weekend. Michael McMullan looks at what he has brought to Kerry’s challenge. ONLY Darren McCurry and Cormac Costello have managed to score a goal from play against Kerry this year. The fact both moments could be argued as contenders for goal of the year speaks volumes for […]


Tyrone man to take charge of All-Ireland final


By Michael McMullan TYRONE referee Sean Hurson has been selected to take charge of the All-Ireland final clash of Kerry and Galway later this month. He heads up a team of officials that includes seven from Ulster and Roscommon whistler Paddy Neilan. Galbally man Hurson, a club mate of Kerry selector Paddy Tally, has also […]


McCoy hopes to conquer the Kingdom


All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter Final Armagh v Kerry Saturday, Tullamore, 5pm By Shaun Casey Advertisement IT’S do or die this weekend as the All-Ireland series reaches the knockout stages of the competition. Armagh are back in the last eight, the hurdle they fell at last season, and they take on Kerry on Saturday, a team […]


O’Mahony not surprised with Donaghy move into management


By Michael McMullan AIDAN O’Mahony isn’t surprised that former Kingdom team mate Kieran Donaghy got involved in management and feels Armagh will be a better team for his involvement in Kieran McGeeney’s backroom team. Donaghy will be on the other side of the line this weekend when his native Kerry come to the Athletic Grounds. […]