Fancied Wolfe Tones lay down a marker with facile derby win in SFC opener
Last year's beaten finalists Wolfe Tones gave an early warning that they have the capability to go one better this year after easing past neighbours Simonstown Gaels in the SFC at Walterstown on Saturday evening.
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Irish Independent
8 hours ago
- Irish Independent
Fancied Wolfe Tones lay down a marker with facile derby win in SFC opener
WOLFE TONES 2-19 SIMONSTOWN 1-12 Last year's beaten finalists Wolfe Tones gave an early warning that they have the capability to go one better this year after easing past neighbours Simonstown Gaels in the SFC at Walterstown on Saturday evening.
The Irish Sun
14 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Paul Casey hails Hannah Tyrrell after Dublin legend bows out with All-Ireland glory
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RTÉ News
16 hours ago
- RTÉ News
Hannah Tyrrell confirms Dublin retirement after Croker glory
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