GAA
Contributor on 19 Jan 2022
When things go off like a bad tractor
Denny Fitz shares the story of the recently retired local sergeant, who had his own version of ‘community service’.
Denis Hurley on 19 Jan 2022
Sport: Galway not to be written off this early
The days of back-door revival are gone, but we predict a team’s championship performance based on these early-door games, writes Denis Hurley.
Denis Hurley on 12 Jan 2022
A documentary for every GAA club
Croí an Chlub will be debuted on TG4 soon, and it is a show that will resonate with GAA club members across the country, writes Denis Hurley.
Barry Murphy on 31 Dec 2021
‘Hilda the Heifer’ top prize in raffle to support Roscommon boys
Funds raised will go towards a purpose-built home for Archie, George and Isaac Naughton who suffer from a rare muscle wasting disease.
Denis Hurley on 01 Dec 2021
A small step for Davy, one giant leap for camogie
While it won’t be his first encounter with camogie teams, Davy Fitzgerald’s upcoming gig with the Cork camogie team is a positive step for women’s sport, writes Denis Hurley.
Denis Hurley on 17 Nov 2021
No room to take the foot off the gas
After a famous victory over the weekend, Denis Hurley looks at how Ireland can carry the momentum gained forward.
Damien O'Reilly on 10 Nov 2021
Damien’s Diary: staying out of the limelight
As Irish people, we often can’t take a compliment and sometimes modesty and/or self-deprecation can come across as rudeness.
Denis Hurley on 20 Oct 2021
Dawn of a new era for the Rebels?
As a proud Corkonian, Denis Hurley is hoping that new senior football manager Keith Ricken can carry on the success he has brought the Rebels’ underage side.s
Damien O'Reilly on 13 Oct 2021
Damien’s Diary: it’s all about respect
Give respect, get respect. The slogan from the GAA seems to have fallen short of the mark based on footage online this week. It’s the most basic thing we need in society, writes Damien O’Reilly.
Denis Hurley on 13 Oct 2021
Stick or twist time as the GAA decides on football’s future
Denis Hurley chats to Kevin McStay about the proposals to restructure the football championship which will come before GAA Congress later this month.
Denis Hurley on 06 Oct 2021
‘You can always get better’
Recently turned professional, John Murphy is a rising star on the golf course and one to watch, writes Denis Hurley following Murphy’s joint-ninth finish at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Denis Hurley on 29 Sep 2021
Kingdom look to proven stock to reclaim the crown
Denis Hurley looks at the wisdom of returning to the sites of past glory as Jack O’Connor sets out on the journey of delivering Sam Maguire. to the Kingdom again
Denis Hurley on 22 Sep 2021
Putting the miles up in anticipation of a slog
Denis Hurley has been working hard on his bike to prepare for a gruelling challenge.
Denis Hurley on 15 Sep 2021
Tyrone climb the mountain as Mayo fall short once more
Denis Hurley sings the praises of Tyrone after the Red Hands heaped yet more Croke Park misery on Mayo.
Denis Hurley on 08 Sep 2021
Novel pairing set for exciting finale
Denis Hurley spoke to Westmeath footballer John Heslin about how Mayo have rebounded from last year and how Tyrone will be relishing coming in under the radar.
The Dealer on 08 Sep 2021
Dooher does more than Gaelic football
Tyrone senior football manager Brian Dooher is also deputy chief vet at Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture.
Denis Hurley on 01 Sep 2021
Red Hands’ green flags down the Kingdom
After COVID-19 confusion, delays and threats to forfeit, Tyrone upset the odds to set up an All-Ireland final clash with Mayo. Denis Hurley looks back on Tyrone’s success and where Kerry go from here
Denis Hurley on 25 Aug 2021
Imperious Limerick join pantheon of the greats
Denis Hurley pays tribute to a peerless Limerick side which has built a hurling empire over the past five seasons.
The Dealer on 25 Aug 2021
Bye bye polo, hello ground hurling
With Teneo no longer sponsoring Tipperary GAA, rumour has it that horse racing magnate John Magnier is looking to get involved in some ground hurling.
Anne O'Donoghue on 12 Aug 2021
ICL Podcast #30: hurling in Leitrim and Dublin with Zak Moradi
From Iran to Iraq and Leitrim to Dublin, Zak Mordai has both country roots and city branches.