Queen’s GAA mourns the passing of first Sigerson Cup winning captain

The first Sigerson Cup winning captain of an Ulster team has been remembered as an accomplished player, a natural team leader and a pioneering cardiac surgeon. Belfast native Hugh O’Kane passed away at his home after a short illness on Monday morning. He led the famous Queen’s University team of 1958 that overcame the odds…

RTÉ’s live coverage of club games begins on Saturday

The Cork SHC clash between city rivals Glen Rovers and St Finbarr’s on Saturday will see the start of RTÉ’s live schedule of GAA club championship matches. The Pairc Ui Chaoimh showdown will be televised live on Saturday on RTÉ2. Coverage begins at 7pm with Evanne Ní Chuilinn presenting and analysis from Donal Óg Cusack.

Great club teams: Munster

Today we’re going to take a look at some of the great club teams from the past in the post Provincial and All-Ireland club championships from. First up it’s Munster. Kerry has had many great club teams over the years, but few were better than the John Mitchels side from Tralee during the 1950’s and…

Barrett set to make Clontarf bow this weekend

Mayo All Star defender Chris Barrett is set to make his debut with Clontarf in the Dublin senior football championship this weekend. The 34-year-old’s transfer from his native Belmullet to the north Dublin club is expected to be rubberstamped this week, which would allow him to feature against defending champions Ballyboden St Enda’s on Saturday…

Givney back on Cavan club scene

Former Cavan star David Givney has transferred back to his native club Mountnugent. Givney last featured for Cavan in 2016 when he shone at full-forward for the Breffni men in their promotion to Division 1 of the National League before losing out to Tyrone in the semi-final of the Ulster SFC (after a replay). The…

Kilkenny feels McCaffrey departure opens up the door for others

Ciaran Kilkenny says he would love to see Jack McCaffrey back in a Dublin jersey again but believes the Clontarf man’s departure will open up opportunities for those fighting for a place in the All-Ireland champions’ starting 15. McCaffrey has been instrumental for the Dubs over the past decade which saw them capture seven All-Ireland…

Cavan’s McKiernan set for Gaels bow

Cavan midfielder Gearoid McKiernan is set for his first competitive outing in a Cavan Gaels jersey this weekend as clubs around the country return to action. The former Breffni County captain sealed his switch to the Cavan town club from his native Swanlinbar at the end of last year. The 30-year-old was said to be…

Canty pays tribute to the late teammate O’Connor

Ex-Cork All-Ireland winning captain Graham Canty has paid tribute to the late Kieran O’Connor describing him as “a great team-mate” and “ferocious competitor”. The Aghada native passed away last Wednesday at the age of 41 after a three-year battle with cancer. Canty feels, O’Connor was as reliable as anyone he had ever played with in…

First ever adult hurling championship game for Donegal club

History will be made by Dungloe GAA this weekend as the club will field an adult team in the Donegal hurling championship for the first time. It has been a long journey for a dedicated band of hurling enthusiasts. North West Donegal was served by the Gaoth Dobhair hurling side but this team disbanded in…

Sad passing of Cork All-Ireland winner Kieran O’Connor

The GAA community has been saddened to learn of the passing of former Cork footballer Kieran O’Connor after a three-year battle with cancer, borne with great dignity and courage. An All-Ireland SFC winner with the Rebels in 2010, Kieran had been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer called Ewing’s Sarcoma on three different…