Launch of retro jersey to mark centenary of Wexford four-in-a-row

2018 marks the centenary of Wexford’s famous All-Ireland SFC four-in-a-row. In 1918, Wexford became the first county to complete the feat, which has been emulated just twice since by Kerry in 1929-32 and again from 1978-’81. The centenary celebrations will kick off with the launch of a special, once-off replica jersey in the Talbot Hotel,…

Maher back in Laois reckoning

The Laois hurlers have received a huge boost ahead of next weekend’s Joe McDonagh Cup opener against Westmeath with the return of Stephen ‘Picky’ Maher to full fitness. Laois Today reports that the Clough-Ballacolla forward made his first appearance since rupturing his cruciate ligament last summer against the Laois U21s in a challenge match last…

Armagh hurling boss steps down

The Armagh hurlers’ preparations for the Christy Ring Cup have been hit by Paddy Kelly’s resignation as manager. Kelly has stepped down after a disappointing Allianz League Division 2B campaign culminated in relegation for the second year-in-a-row. The Meath man spent only four months in charge in Armagh, having replaced Sylvester McConnell last December. Padraig…

Kavanagh explains reasons for US move

Carlow hurling star Marty Kavanagh admits that spending the summer in San Francisco was not an easy decision to make. Kavanagh will line out with the Tipperary club in San Fran this summer thus ruling him out of the Joe McDonagh Cup. His absence will be sorely missed by the Barrowsiders as the St Mullins’…

Blow for Laois as pair head Stateside for summer

Laois manager John Sugrue has been dealt a blow ahead of his side’s All-Ireland SFC campaign with the news that both Robbie Piggot and Colm Murphy are headed for the US for the summer. Both players were part of the O’Moore men’s successful Division 4 campaign with Portarlington clubman Piggot playing a key role in…

Guiney boost for Slayneysiders before championship opener

Wexford’s Jack Guiney is ready for the opening round of the Leinster SHC if his performance for his club Rathnure last weekend is anything to go by. Guiney lined out in the unfamiliar position of centre back for the SHC clash against Naomh Eanna last Saturday. The Wexford star dominated proceedings from the heart of…

Breathnach concern for Déise footballers

Speculation is increasing that Waterford footballers could be without star forward Donie Breathnach for the championship. The rumour mill within the county is in overdrive amongst the football community in Waterford as it is believed that Breathnach has dropped off the panel. The 2017 Waterford Senior Footballer of the Year is believed to have left…

Murphy departure a huge blow to Carlow ahead of championship

Carlow will be without Brendan Murphy for the championship as the talismanic midfielder will spend the summer in the US. With the championship opener against Louth in O’Moore Park less than three weeks away, news of the Rathvilly clubman’s imminent departure represents a massive blow to Carlow’s hopes of building on their impressive displays over…

Hurley completes comeback after 13 months out

Brian Hurley made a low-key return to competitive action over the weekend. Having ripped his hamstring off the bone during a county training session in June, 2016, the Cork forward suffered a recurrence of that horrific injury on club duty in March of last year. After a gruelling 13-month period of rehabilitation, 25-year-old Hurley made…

McGrath injured in club football game

Tipperary hurling boss Michael Ryan is sweating on the fitness of John McGrath after he suffered a hamstring injury in a club football match at the weekend. The Irish Examiner reports that McGrath was forced to retire 10 minutes from the end of Loughmore-Castleiney’s Tipperary SFC victory over Drom-Inch at The Ragg. While Loughmore have…