Indo GAA podcast: He slept in a bath before an All-Ireland semi-final? John Mullane and Eddie Brennan
As for the Championship, the lads talk about how the race for Liam MacCarthy is lining up, and ask if the preliminary quarter-finals are fit for purpose.
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The Irish Sun
a few seconds ago
- The Irish Sun
There was a clear turning point in Kerry's season which ultimately made them All-Ireland champions
A RESULT that was portrayed as a fatal defeat for Kerry was ultimately one that gave them the kiss of life. When the story of this run to 3 A 1-26 to 0-19 win meant Kerry were crowned All-Ireland champions for the 39th time 3 Jack O'Connor's side lost 1-22 to 0-16 to Meath in their final group game 3 Meath icon Graham Geraghty writes for SunSport In the next game, they Even then, when I sat down to pick out my top eight teams left in the Championship for this column, I had them at No 1. Why? Because when you back them into a corner, Kerry come out fighting. And I could see then that going to Croke Park as underdogs would suit them down to the ground. That's where their season really started, despite the fact that they'd already won the league and Read more on GAA Before the month was out, they had Claiming the big prize by recording Croke Park wins over Donegal, Tyrone and the Orchard County is as definitive as statements come. In a year that saw the game overhauled, the Kingdom stayed true to their style and they have been richly rewarded. Kerry looked unstoppable at times in the first half of yesterday's final. That being said, it almost felt as though Donegal were giving them too much respect and subsequently disrupted their own system. Most read in GAA Football They stood off Kerry completely and gave them the room they needed to attack and hit scores. It was an unusual tactic from a Jim McGuinness team. Kerry exploited it to great effect, particularly in the first half when they were absolutely exceptional. This was a really impressive all-round performance from Kerry. 'Sad to see him go' - GAA fans emotional seeing Michael D Higgins attend last men's All-Ireland final as President It is not often that everything comes together like that on All-Ireland final day, yet it's a joy to watch when it does. Kerry looked like they were going to raise a flag whenever they attacked. At the other end, Donegal were working much harder for their scores. On a day when the Ulster champions would have been hoping for a big impact from their bench, it never came. PLENTY OF CHANGES BUT LITTLE CHANGE They had four subs on before Kerry used their first, yet it changed very little. The loss of Ciarán Thompson to an injury in the first half, followed by another talisman in Ryan McHugh going off early in the second half, did not help their cause. When a team sees senior players leaving the game, it has a detrimental effect. Donegal would obviously have tagged Clifford obviously did damage when he was on the ball but perhaps they put too much emphasis on him. Brendan McCole was almost completely taken out of the game by the two-time Footballer of the Year. SELFLESS PLAY Clifford spent most of the first half out under the Hogan Stand, which only served to pull Donegal's defensive structure apart. It probably sums up Clifford's brilliance that he went in at half-time with 0-7 in his back pocket, despite not affecting main play in the game to a massive degree. Every ball he touched, it seemed to end up over the bar. The two-pointer before half-time would really have helped to kill Donegal's spirit. Given how things had been playing out, a five-point deficit at that stage would not have been a disaster. For Kerry to add another two to the margin really put a different complexion on things. Kerry's ability to hit two-pointers was obviously vital. By contrast, Donegal only attempted a couple and to no avail. But that is down to Kerry too. They defended higher than Donegal and starved them of the required space. The tactical nous of McGuinness is often lauded. UNSUNG HEROES And with good reason at times. But this time it was Jack O'Connor who got everything right. For Paudie Clifford to be on the ball 76 times is almost unheard of. There are some lads who would not see that much ball in a whole season! At every level, there is always one lad you want to kill whenever he gets the ball. Paudie is probably in that bracket, which is something he revels in too. Every time he had the ball, Donegal players seemed to swarm him but he just handed it off at will and created space for others to prosper. He was utterly magnificent. After a tough season with injuries, it was great to see him conjure up a performance of that quality. Along with Joe O'Connor and White, Paudie was one of several man-of-the-match contenders. In particular, O'Connor exerted a massive influence in the first half. He seemed to be on all the breaking ball and he covered every blade of grass. And he put the icing on the cake with a great finish for the goal. JACK O'CONNOR'S LAST? If this was to be Jack O'Connor's swansong, it was a fitting way for the man to go out. It was a very different game 21 years ago when he won his first All-Ireland. Still, here he is bringing Sam Maguire back to the Kingdom yet again. He is a wonderful manager with extraordinary longevity. As a five-time All-Ireland winner now, he has to go down as one of the greatest the game has ever seen. It will be a long winter in Donegal as they contemplate coming so close but failing to get over the line. But I expect McGuinness to be back and driving them forward again in 2026. As for Michael Murphy, will he stay on? I have my doubts. He has had a massive influence on how they play since he returned, so a bit of a reset would be required if he steps away again. Paddy McBrearty has probably also seen Croke Park for the last time too. Donegal still have the nucleus of a young team, so they have a lot to be encouraged by. But getting to these heights again without Murphy will be a tall order.
The Irish Sun
30 minutes ago
- The Irish Sun
RTE pundit's hilarious response after Jacqui Hurley suggested he might replace Jack O'Connor as Kerry boss
TOMÁS Ó Sé was put on the spot by Jacqui Hurley about potentially succeeding Jack O'Connor - with his response making his fellow pundits crack up. As Joanne Cantwell wrapped up her interview with O'Connor and threw back to the Sunday Game studio, Hurley didn't dance around the question mark hanging over 2026. Advertisement 2 Paul Flynn and Enda McGinley on either side of him enjoyed seeing Ó Sé being put on the spot Credit: @TheSundayGame 2 The 47-year-old kept a cool head though and dealt with it well Credit: @TheSundayGame She turned to Ó Sé and asked: "Tomás, if the gig became available would be interested?" A slightly taken aback Ó Sé blurted out in response: "Jesus Jacqui! I've enough to look after myself." After the giggling from those around him had settled down the five-time All-Ireland winner continued by laying out how the ball He added: "Jack said it there, Jack writes the script now. He's in there with a fresh group. Why would you leave? As far as I know there's no vacancy in Kerry to be discussing." Advertisement Read More On GAA After that diplomatic answer, Hurley responded: "Fair enough, well played." Moments after the final whistle, the 64-year-old had admitted yesterday's triumph could be his final farewell as manager. O'Connor's men romped to their 39th crown as Star man Advertisement Most read in GAA Football O'Connor His wife, Bridie took a photo of him leaving the house on Thursday - and he hinted at a dream exit after Kerry's sizzling performance at Croker. Cork hurlers catch strays during Jack O'Connor's triumphant RTE interview after Kerry outclass Donegal Kerry are one off a whopping 40 titles - and it remains to be seen if O'Connor will stay at the wheel to take them there. He said: 'I think I was on record earlier in the year that it would probably be my last hurrah, do you know, so. I don't want to be telling ye lads before I tell anyone else. Advertisement 'There's a lot more people down the corridor. Look, we'll do that in due course. There's no hurry. 'I was going out the door Thursday evening with the bag and my mrs took a picture of me going out the gate. 'I have a fair idea that will be up on the wall as my last hurrah. I'd say now she'll be firm on that one.' Meanwhile deflated Donegal boss Jim McGuinness Advertisement He said: 'We are a wee bit raw. We didn't perform, Kerry did perform. That's the bottom line. "They started very early in the game and they got a foothold in the game."
The Irish Sun
an hour ago
- The Irish Sun
Inside Gavin White's life from stunning fiancee to job after MOTM display inspired Kerry to All-Ireland glory
GAVIN White gave the epitome of a captain's display as Kerry outclassed Donegal on All-Ireland final Sunday. The Kingdom skipper was duly named Man of the Match after a barnstorming performance where he set the tone from the opening throw-in 4 Kerry triumphed by 1-26 to 0-19 over the Ulster champions 4 He conducted an interview from their team banquet on Sunday night Credit: @TheSundayGame 4 He's been in a relationship with Tara Casey for several years 4 Tara proudly watching on as he went up to collect his POTM gong last night Credit: @TheSundayGame Upon receiving his individual award from GAA president Jarlath Burns at their team banquet on Sunday night, he conducted an interview with In it, the 28-year-old tried to sum up their journey across the 2025 inter-county campaign despite admitting to still being "a bit lost for words." Here, SunSport chronicles his daily life away from the Gaelic football pitch: FIANCEE AND JOB It's been a big 12 months for him as he only got engaged to his long-term partner Tara last year while holidaying in Dubai. Read More On GAA However, even when going on a trip abroad somewhere, Kerry football is still at the forefront for the Dr Crokes clubman as he still fit in time to help out a local club by dropping in as a guest trainer. The Middle Eastern GAA club posted at the time: "Thanks to Kerry Senior Footballer Gavin White @gavwhite97 and his new fiancée Tara Casey @tara_casey97 who visited men's training this morning. "Gavin put the lads through their paces ahead of MEL R2 fixtures in Bahrain next weekend. Congrats to Gavin and Tara on their engagement in Dubai this week!" The flying half-back works as a teacher in Killarney's St Brendan's College. It just so happens that Most read in GAA Football In the build-up to Sunday's showpiece, White talked about how he and his megastar teammate are revelling in passing on their knowledge to the next generation of Kerry footballers. He Cork hurlers catch strays during Jack O'Connor's triumphant RTE interview after Kerry outclass Donegal "It's a different angle that you're looking at and different age groups obviously. It's very enjoyable. "I suppose I was with the senior team there with the Hogan Cup in 2022 and that year I was injured for a good chunk of it, so that allowed me to put a bit more time into the Sem." CAPTAIN'S TONE Throughout his MOTM interview it was noticeable how he constantly side-stepped individual kudos in favour of emphasizing what a team achievement this year's success was. Asked if Sunday was the best game he'd ever had in a Kerry jersey, he instead deflected: "Look, you go out there and try and perform as best you can. "But there's plenty of lads here that played exceptionally well today. "Look at Paudie Clifford having 76 possessions across the game, that's absolutely unbelievable. "But look, it was a team performance and our only objective this morning was to bring Sam Maguire back to the Kingdom. "So we're absolutely thrilled with that."
