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Donegal driven by fear of failure

Donegal driven by fear of failure

Reaching final is testament to this side’s honesty and hunger for success

Sat Sept 20 2014 - 06:00
Donegal’s Eamon McGee relishes chance to face Kieran Donaghy again

Donegal’s Eamon McGee relishes chance to face Kieran Donaghy again

Full back believes self pity is useless as he prepares to face Kerry in All-Ireland final

Fri Sept 19 2014 - 01:00
Rory Kavanagh hoping he has timed his return to perfection

Rory Kavanagh hoping he has timed his return to perfection

A red card and injury has meant a slow summer for the Donegal man

Thu Sept 18 2014 - 01:00
Donegal’s Neil McGee says team’s recovery all about focus

Donegal’s Neil McGee says team’s recovery all about focus

That Donegal are ‘back again’ has surprised many but not iron-man full-back

Wed Sept 17 2014 - 01:00
Paul Durcan plays key role in Donegal success

Paul Durcan plays key role in Donegal success

Keeper’s restarts and shot stopping have drawn comparison with role revolutionary Stephen Cluxton

Tue Sept 16 2014 - 01:00
Time spent studying in Tralee has given Donegal manager the inside track on Kerry’s winning ways

Time spent studying in Tralee has given Donegal manager the inside track on Kerry’s winning ways

McGuinness puts kingdom’s success down to attention to detail and dedication

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 03:00
Tipperary and Kilkenny’s mad perfection brings the best of enemies together

Tipperary and Kilkenny’s mad perfection brings the best of enemies together

The counties were so engrossed by the spectacle of the All-Ireland final and by a shared love of the game that the people forgot who they were

Sat Sept 13 2014 - 14:00
McGuinness: Compromise on county v club is key

McGuinness: Compromise on county v club is key

Donegal manager credits decision to postpone club games with team’s march to All-Ireland football final

Thu Sept 11 2014 - 03:00
Hurling the ultimate winner in thrilling finale

Hurling the ultimate winner in thrilling finale

Ebb and flow of HQ spectacular leaves protagonists alive to fight another day

Mon Sept 08 2014 - 11:25
Everyone a winner as Hawk-Eye intervenes

Everyone a winner as Hawk-Eye intervenes

Outcome of gripping final decided by inches

Mon Sept 08 2014 - 00:33
Mayo can honour Horan’s legacy by taking final step to glory

Mayo can honour Horan’s legacy by taking final step to glory

Under his stewardship they came desperately close to landing Sam and greatly enriched the championship

Sat Sept 06 2014 - 14:04
This could be the last time for Henry the Great

This could be the last time for Henry the Great

Henry Shefflin could bow out with an incredible 10th All-Ireland hurling winner’s medal

Sat Sept 06 2014 - 01:00
Neil McGee: pushing bodies on was key to Dublin upset

Neil McGee: pushing bodies on was key to Dublin upset

‘We went away to a training camp for four, five days and Jim more or less broke down their game plan and we exploited it’

Tue Sept 02 2014 - 01:00
Kerry’s mixture of ice and fire helps them over the line

Kerry’s mixture of ice and fire helps them over the line

Kingdom reach another final as gallant Mayo are left to mourn again

Mon Sept 01 2014 - 01:00
Dublin prove not to be impossible task

Dublin prove not to be impossible task

Jim McGuinness and his army overcome ‘massive challenge’

Mon Sept 01 2014 - 01:00
Jim McGuinness brought potential to glorious reality

Jim McGuinness brought potential to glorious reality

Donegal manager wields his magic again to bring capital to it’s knees

Mon Sept 01 2014 - 01:00
Donaghy staying on pitch not a gamble, says Fitzmaurice

Donaghy staying on pitch not a gamble, says Fitzmaurice

Mayo manager says team will learn from defeat and come back stronger

Mon Sept 01 2014 - 01:00
A godly storm awaits from two sides more similar than they realise

A godly storm awaits from two sides more similar than they realise

Beneath the showtime exterior Dublin are as much the product of a system as Donegal

Sat Aug 30 2014 - 14:00
John Duffy snaps up second chance to contribute to  Donegal’s cause

John Duffy snaps up second chance to contribute to Donegal’s cause

Ballyshannon man back in the Donegal dressing room – a familiar place but a different world now

Sat Aug 30 2014 - 12:00
Mayo must decide whether to throw caution to the wind this time

Mayo must decide whether to throw caution to the wind this time

James Horan has to opt between again adopting a cautious strategy or this time going for the Kerry jugular

Sat Aug 30 2014 - 05:00
GAA has fumbled the ball and is jerking both Kerry and Mayo players around

GAA has fumbled the ball and is jerking both Kerry and Mayo players around

These players have worked too hard, put too many hours in and get so little in return

Tue Aug 26 2014 - 08:00
James O’Donoghue provides the cutting edge as Kerry march on

James O’Donoghue provides the cutting edge as Kerry march on

Inexperienced Galway left to rue a costly string of first-half wides

Mon Aug 04 2014 - 11:31
‘Far from perfect performance,’ admits Fitzmaurice

‘Far from perfect performance,’ admits Fitzmaurice

Kerry boss happy with win but adds Kingdom have plenty to work on

Mon Aug 04 2014 - 01:00
Formbook points to Kerry and Mayo easing into semis

Formbook points to Kerry and Mayo easing into semis

Any departure from that scenario tomorrow would make for the first real shock of the season

Sun Aug 03 2014 - 11:59
Dunne’s memorable resistance in Moscow a measure of the man

Dunne’s memorable resistance in Moscow a measure of the man

At 34, the distinguished centre back has called a halt to his international career with an absence of melodrama. As usual, his timing was perfect.

Sat Aug 02 2014 - 13:35
O’Connor and Mayo focused on clearing another major hurdle

O’Connor and Mayo focused on clearing another major hurdle

Cork are next up but All-Ireland glory remains the sole goal for James Horan’s men

Sat Aug 02 2014 - 01:00
Cork may have ‘nothing to lose’ but Mayo can move up a gear

Cork may have ‘nothing to lose’ but Mayo can move up a gear

Mayo are acquiring more battle-readiness than any group since Force 10 from Navarone

Fri Aug 01 2014 - 22:17
Donegal giant-killers silence blue masses

Donegal giant-killers silence blue masses

Their unravelling of champions one of great triumphs

Fri Aug 01 2014 - 01:00
Horan manages Mayo’s expectations

Horan manages Mayo’s expectations

Focus fixed on All-Ireland football quarter-final challenge of Cork and no further

Thu Jul 31 2014 - 01:15
Aidan O’Shea ready for the main stage in Croke Park

Aidan O’Shea ready for the main stage in Croke Park

Mayo midfielder feels championship doesn’t start until it reaches headquarters

Wed Jul 30 2014 - 01:00
Limerick’s perfect tune not music to Wexford ears

Limerick’s perfect tune not music to Wexford ears

Model County’s magical quest grinds to a halt at the hands of a ruthless machine

Mon Jul 28 2014 - 01:00
Wexford crushed by Limerick’s top brass

Wexford crushed by Limerick’s top brass

Liam Dunne feels playing four weeks on the trot was asking too much of his players

Mon Jul 28 2014 - 01:00
Money matters most for league contenders

Money matters most for league contenders

Despite the fee Liverpool received for Luis Saurez, they may struggle to reach heights of last season

Sat Jul 26 2014 - 14:00
New Model  army on the march as Wexford prepare to stand and fight

New Model army on the march as Wexford prepare to stand and fight

Thurles the perfect venue as four counties vie for two coveted semi-final places

Sat Jul 26 2014 - 03:00
Limerick to spoil Wexford fairy-tale

Limerick to spoil Wexford fairy-tale

The Treaty County look poised to emerge victorious from tomorrow’s All-Ireland SHC quarter-final in Semple Stadium

Sat Jul 26 2014 - 01:00
Limerick manager TJ Ryan happy with position

Limerick manager TJ Ryan happy with position

Few would have expected last year’s Munster champions to shine but they face Wexford on an upward curve

Sat Jul 26 2014 - 01:00
Tipperary’s momentum a major threat to Tribesmen

Tipperary’s momentum a major threat to Tribesmen

Peter Creedon says a quarter-final would represent major progress for his young side

Sat Jul 26 2014 - 01:00
Sligo ready to face up to challenge of Cork

Sligo ready to face up to challenge of Cork

Manager Pat Flanagan knows side are up against it but side have a sense of purpose

Fri Jul 25 2014 - 01:00
Ryan McHugh more than happy to tough it out for the good of Donegal

Ryan McHugh more than happy to tough it out for the good of Donegal

Comparisons inevitable as Ryan brings the same enthusiasm and energy to proceedings as his brother Mark

Tue Jul 22 2014 - 01:00
Jim McGuinness thrilled as Donegal dig deep to conquer

Jim McGuinness thrilled as Donegal dig deep to conquer

Donegal boss hails hard-earned Ulster triumph over Monaghan as ‘our best victory’

Mon Jul 21 2014 - 01:01
Don’t tamper with the perfection of Clones on Ulster final day

Don’t tamper with the perfection of Clones on Ulster final day

Its days are numbered unless the GAA issues a reprieve – I’m all for the whales. But let’s save Clones too

Sat Jul 19 2014 - 02:00
Comeback king Christy Toye is aiming for another crown

Comeback king Christy Toye is aiming for another crown

Already a winner of two Ulster titles and an All-Ireland, Donegal’s veteran forward remains unstoppable

Sat Jul 19 2014 - 01:00
Donegal determined to wrestle back their crown

Donegal determined to wrestle back their crown

Champions Monaghan facing a stern test in Ulster decider

Fri Jul 18 2014 - 23:00

Robbie Hennelly well positioned to keep Mayo dream alive

Goalkeeper focused on going one step further than before

Tue Jul 15 2014 - 01:00
Mayo overcome Galway to complete a notable  four-in-a-row

Mayo overcome Galway to complete a notable four-in-a-row

James Horan’s experienced side ready for another crack at elusive All-Ireland glory

Mon Jul 14 2014 - 09:28
Mayo manager Horan delighted with  Connacht four-in-a-row

Mayo manager Horan delighted with Connacht four-in-a-row

Galway boss Mulholland left to rue lack of goals

Mon Jul 14 2014 - 01:00
Home is where the heart is for Cleveland prodigal  LeBron James

Home is where the heart is for Cleveland prodigal LeBron James

When he decided to leave for Miami four years ago his exit was carried live by ESPN

Sat Jul 12 2014 - 14:00
Mayo wary of Galway’s gathering momentum

Mayo wary of Galway’s gathering momentum

The experienced All-Ireland champions may be hot favourites to reclaim their Connacht crown – but fortunes can change suddenly when these two counties meet

Sat Jul 12 2014 - 01:00
Battle-hardened Mayo can retain their Connacht crown

Battle-hardened Mayo can retain their Connacht crown

Inexperienced Galway face a massive task in Sunday's Connacht SFC decider in Castlebar

Fri Jul 11 2014 - 23:07
That Croke Park five-in-a-row. Tis impossible really - not even Garth could manage it

That Croke Park five-in-a-row. Tis impossible really - not even Garth could manage it

‘And Mr Brooks, I just want to say I love your music’

Sat Jul 05 2014 - 14:00
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