McKaigue says ”we support each other in all codes”

2016 has been a year that Chrissy McKaigue won’t forget in a hurry and he’s hoping that Slaughtneil can continue their winning ways on the football and hurling fronts after the Christmas break. The 27-year-old, who added a Railway Cup medal to his collection with Ulster last weekend, is enjoying a well earned rest at…

“Any criticism that those players get is wrong” says ex star

Ronan McGarrity says Noel Connelly and Pat Holmes were out of order for revealing details of the player revolt in Mayo. The ousted co-managers’ revelations have placed Mayo football back under the microscope for all the wrong reasons and former county midfielder McGarrity disapproves of their decision to go on the record in such a…

Sligo back with O’Neill’s after Kukri withdraw licence

Sligo will be kitted out by O’Neill’s for the first time since 2003 next year. The Yeats County have signed a three-year deal with the sportswear manufacturer after Kukri withdrew their sponsorship this year. Sligo, who were previously kitted out by Azzurri, will unveil a new jersey early in the New Year. “We had a setback…

Ulster hurling teams to warm up in Conor McGurk Cup

Six teams, including four county sides, will take part in the Conor McGurk Cup in Queen’s University early in the New Year. Third-level sides Queen’s University and Ulster University will be joined by the hurlers of Armagh, Derry, Donegal and Down in the competition which honours the memory of Queen’s hurling club past member Conor…

O’Connor is new Kerry hurling manager

Fintan O’Connor has been unveiled as Kerry’s new hurling manager. O’Connor, who has been a selector with Waterford for the past two years and has been involved with the WIT Fitzgibbon Cup team, succeeds Limerick legend Ciaran Carey, who stepped down after just one season earlier this month due to work commitments. The Tipperary-based coach has…

‘Egos’ are prolonging Mayo’s All-Ireland famine say ex management team

Pat Holmes and Noel Connelly have spoken publicly for the first time about last year’s player revolt which led to their resignation as Mayo joint-managers. The pair were forced to step aside after just one season in charge in the wake of Mayo’s traumatic All-Ireland SFC semi-final replay loss to Dublin, with Stephen Rochford taking over from them. In…

Leinster snub infuriates Meath selector

Meath selector John Andrews has heavily criticised Leinster hurling manager Ciaran Hetherton over his lack of substitutions in the Inter-provincial final defeat to Munster. The Southern Province ran out winners on a 2-20 to 2-16 scoreline and Anthony Daly emptied his bench bringing on nine substitutes in the sparsely attended clash in Semple Stadium on…

Big Joe to return as a gamekeeper?

Joe Sheridan has made a sensational return to the Meath football panel. And according to the Irish Independent, new manager Andy McEntee is considering playing the erstwhile full forward as a goalkeeper! The Royals take on Roscommon in a SF challenge in Kiltoom today and the prospect of the 32-year-old making his first inter-county appearance in over…

Daly thinks late night shopping hit attendance

Victorious Munster hurling manager Anthony Daly has called for a permanent slot on the GAA calendar for the inter-pros after just 592 spectators watched last night’s final in Thurles. And the two-time Clare All-Ireland winning captain has backed Munster selector John Mullane’s call for the gate receipts to be donated to charity. “When there is late night…

Breheny out on his own

Mark Breheny is set to become the longest-serving inter-county footballer after recommitting to the Sligo cause for an 18th season. The 35-year-old, who made his senior debut in a National League game against Meath in 2000, says a desire to add to the Connacht SFC medal he won in 2007 is the main motivation behind his…