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Understated Diarmuid O’Connor a vital cog in Mayo machine

Understated Diarmuid O’Connor a vital cog in Mayo machine

Ballintubber man says Mayo still striving to ‘nail’ a complete team performance

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 07:00
Stephen Coen ready to do what is required if called upon

Stephen Coen ready to do what is required if called upon

Mayo player sometimes starts, but can be held in reserve to put out whatever fires start

Thu Sept 14 2017 - 06:00
Rochford and Mayo still standing after year of living dangerously

Rochford and Mayo still standing after year of living dangerously

But Mayo revealed their true potential the day they obliterated Roscommon in the replay

Wed Sept 13 2017 - 12:21
Tom Parsons’s return journey to the middle for Mayo

Tom Parsons’s return journey to the middle for Mayo

Dropped from the panel for three years he has made his way back via Cardiff and Dublin

Mon Sept 11 2017 - 06:00
Sideline Cut: Galway the latest county to rise to the challenge Kilkenny set

Sideline Cut: Galway the latest county to rise to the challenge Kilkenny set

Jackie Tyrrell’s new book a revealing insight into Cats’ mindset during the Cody era

Sat Sept 09 2017 - 09:00
Martin O’Neill left clutching at straws after bitter defeat

Martin O’Neill left clutching at straws after bitter defeat

Defeat to Serbia leaves Ireland’s World Cup hopes hanging by a thread

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 06:00
All-Ireland: showpiece belonging to two of the game's finest outsiders

All-Ireland: showpiece belonging to two of the game's finest outsiders

From the first whistle in Croke Park, Galway gave a dazzling tirade of near-perfect hurling

Mon Sept 04 2017 - 06:00
Galway reclaim an essential part of themselves in Croke Park

Galway reclaim an essential part of themselves in Croke Park

Both teams hungry for win after long wait but Galway’s desire was greater

Mon Sept 04 2017 - 01:00
Iggy Clarke cherishes the friendships he made while playing for Galway

Iggy Clarke cherishes the friendships he made while playing for Galway

Hustle of hurling hid the former Galway hurler from the solitariness of the priesthood

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 15:20
If we split the Dubs into two teams, who gets into Coppers for free?

If we split the Dubs into two teams, who gets into Coppers for free?

Sideline Cut: The All-Ireland relies on the pull of home. Anything else is daft

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 01:00
Francis Forde hoping patience finally pays off for Galway

Francis Forde hoping patience finally pays off for Galway

Recent years prove resilient Tribesmen have a squad capable of All-Ireland success

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 06:00
Tony Keady factor inspiring Galway and Pádraig Mannion

Tony Keady factor inspiring Galway and Pádraig Mannion

‘Think of me when you are on the pitch’ the last words legend spoke to defender

Thu Aug 31 2017 - 07:00
Micheál Donoghue: Galway crest shouldn't be worn lightly

Micheál Donoghue: Galway crest shouldn't be worn lightly

Donoghue: ‘We sat down, had a chat, and the players knew exactly what we wanted’

Wed Aug 30 2017 - 01:00
Galway have lots of room for improvement – David Burke

Galway have lots of room for improvement – David Burke

Captain says battle at midfield could prove pivotal against final rivals Waterford

Tue Aug 29 2017 - 06:30
Rising blue tide all but sweeps Tyrone away

Rising blue tide all but sweeps Tyrone away

O’Callaghan’s early goal sets tone as Dublin wreak havoc on Ulster champions’ system

Mon Aug 28 2017 - 06:01
Conor McGregor’s health and safety the chief concern on Saturday night

Conor McGregor’s health and safety the chief concern on Saturday night

Hopefully things won’t go awry and the Dubliner will emerge unharmed from fight

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 22:31
Mayo dig deep to shake off Kerry’s demon-like grip

Mayo dig deep to shake off Kerry’s demon-like grip

Stephen Rochford’s side end 21-year-wait to beat Kingdom and reach another final

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 18:48
Maligned Mayo should ignore the din and trust their instincts

Maligned Mayo should ignore the din and trust their instincts

Rochford’s ploy of putting O’Shea on Donaghy could be deemed a partial success

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 05:58
Mayo can get it right against Kerry second time around

Mayo can get it right against Kerry second time around

All-Ireland semi-final replay preview: Croke Park, Saturday, 3pm

Fri Aug 25 2017 - 20:20
Donal Vaughan: Mayo’s running man for all seasons

Donal Vaughan: Mayo’s running man for all seasons

Misunderstood and almost unnoticed, the defender is whatever his county needs him to be

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 08:30
Keith Duggan: Time to leave behind the legacy of Pat Hickey

Keith Duggan: Time to leave behind the legacy of Pat Hickey

Shane Ross needs to back the new OCI leadership for the sake of the athletes

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 05:00
Micheál Donoghue pays tribute to influence of Tony Keady

Micheál Donoghue pays tribute to influence of Tony Keady

Galway’s Adrian Touhy and Waterford’s Austin Gleeson eligible for All-Ireland final

Wed Aug 16 2017 - 06:00
GAA weekend that was: Austin Gleeson decision is crucial

GAA weekend that was: Austin Gleeson decision is crucial

Darragh Fives accomplished in Tadhg De Búrca absence, a summer to remember

Mon Aug 14 2017 - 14:06
But Seriously: An Autobiography by John McEnroe review

But Seriously: An Autobiography by John McEnroe review

The tennis hero looks back in middle-aged comfort at life since his punk sporting prime

Sat Aug 12 2017 - 06:00
Galway’s Terrible Twins back on centre stage

Galway’s Terrible Twins back on centre stage

Michael Meehan and Seán Armstrong were once the bright future of Galway football

Sun Jul 30 2017 - 07:00
Weekend Gaelic Games previews

Weekend Gaelic Games previews

Croke Park hosts the last two football qualifiers and the first two quarter-finals

Sat Jul 29 2017 - 15:36
When Roscommon were kings of football

When Roscommon were kings of football

If Kevin McStay’s men win on Sunday, the lights will go out across Mayo in many ways

Sat Jul 29 2017 - 05:00
Waterford’s substance over style ends Wexford’s summer

Waterford’s substance over style ends Wexford’s summer

Davy Fitzgerald and Derek McGrath stand up with passion for their teams’ approach

Mon Jul 24 2017 - 07:00
Pre-match terror gives way to relief for Waterford manager

Pre-match terror gives way to relief for Waterford manager

Derek McGrath had sensed something of an ambush about the Wexford challenge

Sun Jul 23 2017 - 22:04
Waterford end Wexford’s giddy summer run at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Waterford end Wexford’s giddy summer run at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Tadhg de Búrca’s sending off the only blemish for the Déise in their four point win

Sun Jul 23 2017 - 18:50
Donegal’s lack of experience led to defeat, says Gallagher

Donegal’s lack of experience led to defeat, says Gallagher

Galway sink 13-man Donegal after strong performance from Seán Armstrong

Sun Jul 23 2017 - 16:46
Galway reborn as 13-man Donegal sent crashing out

Galway reborn as 13-man Donegal sent crashing out

Seán Armstrong’s influence key as Tribesmen seal quarter-final slot

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 21:40
Murphy’s Law: Does Michael Murphy get the credit he deserves?

Murphy’s Law: Does Michael Murphy get the credit he deserves?

A natural forward, this summer Murphy has been deployed exclusively at midfield

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 08:00
The Greatest Comeback review: a sombre salute to Béla Guttmann

The Greatest Comeback review: a sombre salute to Béla Guttmann

David Bolchover’s biography of the great Benfica coach is a deeply personal project

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 06:00
Dublin football’s dominance threatens to become oppressive

Dublin football’s dominance threatens to become oppressive

Fate of smaller counties could befall bigger fish over next few years

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 05:00
Cavanagh brothers: Tyrone back to where we want to be

Cavanagh brothers: Tyrone back to where we want to be

Whole panel driven to atone for disappointing defeat to Mayo in headquarters last year

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 06:00
Down too tentative at times in first half, says Éamonn Burns

Down too tentative at times in first half, says Éamonn Burns

Manager says defeat to Tyrone in Ulster football championship final a ‘learning curve’

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 06:00
Nine years since an epic but Down and Tyrone bear similarities

Nine years since an epic but Down and Tyrone bear similarities

Down’s years as a weak force can be explained by the power of Tyrone and Armagh

Sun Jul 16 2017 - 08:00
Conor McGregor’s racism and bigotry need to be called out

Conor McGregor’s racism and bigotry need to be called out

Irish fighter is Donald Trump of sport as his jibes continue to go further than ‘trash talk’

Sat Jul 15 2017 - 10:39
Energised Roscommon rock Galway to claim Connacht championship

Energised Roscommon rock Galway to claim Connacht championship

Kevin McStay’s team win first title since 2010 after first win over Galway since 2001

Sun Jul 09 2017 - 18:19
Clare’s love triangle with football and hurling comes to a head

Clare’s love triangle with football and hurling comes to a head

The dual county’s weekend of possibility is underlined with a note of caution

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 11:00
If lightning strikes twice, Warren Gatland will become one of the greats

If lightning strikes twice, Warren Gatland will become one of the greats

Lions coach who was portrayed as clown is now strong candidate to succeed Hansen

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 20:46
Éamonn Fitzmaurice ready to bring Kerry to a higher level

Éamonn Fitzmaurice ready to bring Kerry to a higher level

Performances of Donaghy, Geaney and O’Donoghue were particularly pleasing

Sun Jul 02 2017 - 19:59
Kerry stick to the ritual by brushing aside Cork

Kerry stick to the ritual by brushing aside Cork

The Kingdom started as they meant to go on by blitzing neighbours Cork in Killarney

Sun Jul 02 2017 - 18:08
Model uprising stirs the passion of patient Wexford faithful

Model uprising stirs the passion of patient Wexford faithful

Victory over Kilkenny and a Leinster final has the county abuzz with anticipation

Sun Jul 02 2017 - 07:00
Sideline Cut: Being thin-skinned the only All Blacks weakness

Sideline Cut: Being thin-skinned the only All Blacks weakness

To criticise team is seen as tantamount to disparaging the character of the nation

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 06:00
Jim McGuinness takes assistant role to Roger Schmidt in China

Jim McGuinness takes assistant role to Roger Schmidt in China

Former Donegal manager leaves Celtic to join former Bayer Leverkusen coach in Beijing

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 06:00
Burns brings Down back from the doldrums

Burns brings Down back from the doldrums

Down’s manager hoping patience of fans will be rewarded against Monaghan

Sat Jun 24 2017 - 06:00
Main rivals growing desperate to derail Dublin juggernaut

Main rivals growing desperate to derail Dublin juggernaut

Should Jim Gavin’s men see off Kerry, Tyrone, Mayo etc what next for the GAA?

Sat Jun 24 2017 - 05:00
Remorseless Tyrone make short work of Donegal

Remorseless Tyrone make short work of Donegal

Donegal’s youngsters chewed up and spat out in Clones as Tyrone reach Ulster final

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 18:32
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