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Lauren McConville: 'There is a great buzz'
By Cian O’Connell Progress is being made by Armagh so Lauren McConville remains optimistic. Securing silverware along the way helps, but these are particularly encouraging times for a developing Armagh outfit. An Ulster Final triumph over Donegal was the latest good sign, while last month’s Division One League success matters
22 HR AGO
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Declan McCusker delighted to represent Fermanagh
By Cian O’Connell
“I love it, I wouldn't still be doing it, if I didn't, to be honest,” Declan McCusker says about spending more than a decade on the inter-county beat with Fermanagh.
Two victories over Wexford and Carlow have been registered in a satisfying start to Fermanagh’s Tailteann Cup
Tuesday 21 May 2024
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Alan Connolly voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week
The public has voted Alan Connolly this week’s GAA.ie Hurler of the Week.
The Cork attacker received 4,067 votes on the GAA's official Instagram page which put him ahead of Clare’s Shane O’Donnell (3,113) and Kilkenny’s John Donnelly (1979).
Alan Connolly (Cork)
The Cork full-forward just can’t stop scoring goals
Tuesday 21 May 2024
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Electric Ireland MHC Preliminary Quarter-Finals fixtures confirmed
The GAA can confirm the fixture arrangements for next weekend's Electric Ireland MHC Preliminary Quarter-Finals.
Saturday May 25
Electric Ireland MHC Preliminary Quarter-Finals
Galway v Waterford, FBD Semple Stadium, 2pm, TG4 YouTube
(E.T & Winner on the Day)
Cork v Wexford, FBD Semple Stadium, 4pm, TG4 YouTube
(E.T & Winner
Tuesday 21 May 2024
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Paul Conroy voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week
Paul Conroy has been voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week.
The Galway midfielder received 2,547 votes on the GAA’s Official Instagram page which put him ahead of Kerry's Tom O'Sullivan (2,444) and Mayo's Cillian O'Connor (2,196).
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Paul Conroy (Galway)
Experienced midfielder Paul Conroy was outstanding in Galway's win over
Tuesday 21 May 2024
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Billy Walsh featured on Electric Ireland 'GAA Minor Moments' podcast
Electric Ireland, proud sponsor of the Electric Ireland Camogie Minor Championships and the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships, has today released Season Three, Episode Four of the ‘GAA Minor Moments’ podcast, featuring former Wexford Minor Captain, Olympian and current Head Coach of Team USA boxing, Billy Walsh.
Speaking from a
Tuesday 21 May 2024
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'The Epic Origins of Hurling' uncover game's hidden history
By John Harrington
We all know that hurling is something uniquely Irish, a real cultural artefact of this island.
But it’s something we often take for granted rather than ask the questions ‘how?’ or ‘why?’
Many people will know it’s part of our mythology thanks to tales of Cúchulainn, and
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Wexford captain Coleman doing his family proud
By John Harrington
It really is true that you never know what someone else is going through.
Wexford football team captain Liam Coleman attended the launch of the Tailteann Cup this week in Croke Park and he couldn’t have been more accommodating.
He was thoughtful and forthcoming in his interviews
09 May 2024
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Record-breaking Foley as hungry as ever
By John Harrington
If you didn’t know Darragh Foley, you might have expected him to ride off into the sunset after Carlow’s season ended in 2023, content with a record-breaking inter-county career spanning 14 seasons.
After all, last year he became the county’s highest ever scorer, with a monstrous tally
08 May 2024
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Clare footballer Ikem Ugwueru hopes to inspire others
By John Harrington
It’s quite common nowadays for sportspeople to have something of meaning written on a wrist strapping or even the back of their hand before they go out to compete.
It could be a key performance indicator they’re chasing, a message that refocuses them in a moment of
30 April 2024