LIMERICK’S LEGENDARY GOALKEEPER says he was delighted to see his county finally end their wait for All-Ireland glory in 2018 on his upcoming episode of Laochra Gael. Quaid is the next GAA figure to feature in the series which will be aired on TG4 next Thursday. The episode explores various fascinating aspects of Quaid’s life,…
Read moreDCU to face Ulster University as Sigerson Cup quarter-final draw is made
DCU were crowned champions in 2020. Source: Bryan Keane/INPHO THE DRAW FOR the quarter-finals of this year’s Sigerson Cup has been made today. Advertisement 2020 champions DCU, who needed a last-minute penalty converted by Sligo’s Red Óg Murphy to overcome St Mary’s College a week ago, will take on Ulster University in Dublin on Wednesday, 2…
Read more10 points for Galway star Niland to fire NUIG into Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-finals
NUIG 1-20 Mary Immaculate 2-9 John Fallon reports from Dangan NUIG ADVANCED TO the quarter-finals of the Fitzgibbon Cup with an accomplished display in dreadful conditions on their college grounds in Galway as Mary I fell to a second defeat in the competition. Incessant rain, a strong breeze and a very wet surface made conditions…
Read moreLoughlin stars as Ulster University too strong for Cork opponents despite Buckley efforts
Sigerson Cup third round results Maynooth University 2-6 St Mary’s 0-10 Ulster University 2-11 MTU Cork 0-8 ******* DERRY’S NIALL LOUGHLIN and Tyrone’s Ryan Jones struck second-half goals in Abbotstown this evening as Ulster University progressed to the Sigerson Cup quarter-finals at the expense of MTU Cork. They had nine points to spare over MTU…
Read moreTipp and Cork forwards shine in UCC win, second group success for IT Carlow
Fitzgibbon Cup results Group A: UCC 3-22 UCD 1-14 Group B: IT Carlow 2-22 Maynooth University 1-21; Waterford IT 2-20 DCU 0-18 ******* UCC AND IT Carlow both claimed their second victories in this year’s Fitzgibbon Cup as the group stage action continued tonight. Advertisement The 2020 finalists, the last year this competition was played,…
Read moreBBC Sport NI to stream live GAA league games for the first time
MATCHES IN THIS year’s GAA football and hurling leagues will be live streamed by the BBC for the first time this season. A game each weekend will be covered on the BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport NI website starting this Saturday 29 January 29 as Derry entertain Down in Owenbeg in their Division 2…
Read moreGAA confirm removal of water breaks and return of Maor Uisces
THE GAA HAVE confirmed that water breaks have been removed from match regulations. One water break per half was introduced in club and inter-county games in 2020 as GAA action resumed amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. As restrictions loosened in recent days, their abolishment was expected, and the Association confirmed the news in its latest Covid-19…
Read more‘We were extremely devastated’ – Losing out on Cork seven-in-a-row to All-Ireland bid
MOURNEABBEY FORWARD LAURA Fitzgerald says losing their Cork crown in 2020 is a major driving force behind their charge for All-Ireland glory this weekend. Mourneabbey’s Laura Fitzgerald. Source: Seb Daly/SPORTSFILE Mourneabbey have been the dominant club in Ladies Football for the best part of a decade, winning six consecutive Munster titles, and back-to-back All-Ireland triumphs…
Read moreLetterkenny IT stun UCD with late point to book Sigerson Cup quarter-final place
Letterkenny IT 0-7 UCD 0-6 Alan Foley reports from Convoy, Donegal LETTERKENNY INSTITUTE OF Technology produced a massive surprise to see off University of College Dublin to seal a last eighth berth in the Sigerson Cup. In only their second year in the senior bracket – they were semi-finalists when the competition was last played…
Read moreNo plans for blanket coverage of 2022 league games on GAA Go
THE GAA DO not plan to replicate last year’s inter-county blanket coverage on the GAA Go streaming platform, after attendance restrictions have been lifted for sporting events around the country. The 2022 season steps up a gear next weekend with the opening round of the Allianz Football League, followed by the hurling equivalent the following…
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