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Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
GAA Palestine enlist help of intercounty stars for camp after Irish visa denial
GAA Palestine have organised a camp in Jordan involving inter-county hurlers for the team of children and mentors whose planned trip to Ireland for a summer tour from today was blocked by the Department of Justice. The club was forced to cancel the trip earlier this week after the denial of visa entries for the 33 children and 14 mentors, a decision described by GAA Palestine as "heartbreaking", and was forced to look at alternative arrangements. It has now announced a 10-day summer camp in Amman with Dublin hurlers Conor Donohue and Fergal Whitely, who both played in the recent All-Ireland SHC semi-final loss to Cork, will join the tour, along with former Waterford Inter-county hurler Shane Casey. "These inspiring players will travel to Amman on Saturday to lead the camp, bringing with them the vibrant energy, professionalism and rich traditions of Gaelic games," read a statement from the club. "In the face of unforeseen challenges, GAA Palestine refuses to be defeated. When a recent visa entry denial prevented their scheduled trip to Ireland, the resilience of these young athletes and their dedicated supporters ignited a new path — one filled with hope, determination, and community. "Despite the heartbreaking decision to cancel their Irish tour, GAA Palestine has turned adversity into an opportunity for breakthrough. We are proud to announce the launch of a 10-day summer camp in Amman, Jordan, where our GAA Palestine players and mentors will experience the joy of sport, friendship, and cultural exchange — a testament to their unwavering spirit. Conor Donohoe of Dublin (Image: ©INPHO/Leah Scholes) "Today, we celebrate a moment of triumph — the young players and mentors arrived in Amman, greeted warmly by members of the GAA Palestine team. Their arrival marks a new chapter of hope and resilience for GAA Palestine, who continue to defy barriers and inspire us all. "The summer camp promises an unforgettable experience, blending sport with culture and adventure. Participants will explore the historic Amman Citadel, visit the bustling Souk Mango, and enjoy exhilarating ziplining, buggy rides, and climbing adventures at Forest Park. "They will watch the All-Ireland hurling final on a big screen, connect with local landmarks like the King Abdullah I Mosque, and indulge in fun-filled days at amusement and water parks. Most importantly, they will learn and grow through coaching sessions led by our committed volunteers and coaches. Children from GAA clubs across the country joined forces ahead of the All-Ireland SFC semi-final between Donegal and Meath at Croke Park to appeal to the Irish government to let the 33 children into Ireland for their GAA Palestine Irish tour (Image: ©INPHO/Tom O'Hanlon) "While this journey may not replicate the Irish welcome they initially envisioned, it embodies the very spirit of resilience and hope — a reminder that even in the face of disappointment, community and determination can forge new paths toward brighter futures. "This remarkable feat would not have been possible without the generosity of donors, the tireless efforts of volunteers, our inter-county players, and the unwavering dedication of all members of GAA Palestine. Your support fuels their dreams and proves that together, we can overcome any obstacle. "GAA Palestine are calling on all supporters to join the National Demonstration for Palestine on Saturday, 19th July at 1pm at the Garden of Remembrance. "We are calling all GAA fans who are Up For the Match, to also show Up For the March in their county colours, and walk with us behind the GAA Palestine and LET THEM PLAY banners, to demonstrate the strength of feeling in the wake of the cancellation of the Irish Summer Tour." Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts.
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
GAA Palestine travels to Jordan with Irish tour cancelled
GAA Palestine has confirmed that its players and mentors have travelled to Jordan for a summer camp, after visa denials caused the cancellation of a planned tour of Ireland. In a statement, the club said despite the "heartbreaking" decision to cancel the Irish tour, they have "turned adversity into an opportunity for breakthrough" with the announcement of a ten-day summer camp in the Jordanian capital Amman. A team of 33 children and 14 mentors from the West Bank were due to travel to Ireland for a summer tour today, but were denied entry by the Department of Justice. They subsequently lodged an appeal but were forced to cancel the tour as the appeal would not be assessed before the planned departure date. The team will be joined in Jordan by Dublin intercounty hurlers Conor Donohue and Fergal Whitely as well as former Waterford player Shane Casey. "Today, we celebrate a moment of triumph - the young players and mentors arrived in Amman, greeted warmly by members of the GAA Palestine team," GAA Palestine said. "Their arrival marks a new chapter of hope and resilience for GAA Palestine, who continue to defy barriers and inspire us all. "The summer camp promises an unforgettable experience, blending sport with culture and adventure." The team are due to watch the All-Ireland Hurling Final on a big screen on Sunday. The club called on those attending the hurling final to also attend the National Demonstration for Palestine which takes place in Dublin the day before. While in Amman, the players and mentors will visit adventure and water parks and take in local landmarks such as the Amman Citadel. Most importantly, the club said, the players will "learn and grow" through coaching sessions led by volunteers and coaches. "While this journey may not replicate the Irish welcome they initially envisioned, it embodies the very spirit of resilience and hope - a reminder that even in the face of disappointment, community and determination can forge new paths toward brighter futures. "GAA Palestine's journey continues - stronger, united, and full of hope."
BBC News
21-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Fourteen-man Dublin stun Limerick to reach semis
Dublin overcame the setback of losing Chris Crummey through a red card in the first half to stun Limerick 2-24 to 0-28 at Croke Park and set up an All-Ireland Hurling semi-final with Kilkenny. Crummey was dismissed 15 minutes in after catching Gearoid Hegarty with an elbow but the Dubs still led 0-15 to 0-12 at the unanswered points helped Limerick into a 0-19 to 0-18 lead, but eight minutes after the resumption two quickfire goals within the space of a minute from John Hetherton and Cian O'Sullivan put their side back in the driving seat with a five-point - whose Munster reign was ended by Cork earlier this month - fought back to reduce the deficit to a single point but Dublin rallied and held fast to secure a famous victory and a place in the last managed to keep their noses in front in the early stages but Crummey's dismissal appeared to give the underdogs added incentive, with Fergal Whitely's point drawing them level at 10 points points in a row moved Dublin five in front, before their opponents pointed twice to narrow their arrears to two after a pulsating first margin between the sides was still three points when a run of four consecutive points saw Limerick move ahead, but that double goal salvo from Dublin changed the complexion of the game within 60 Hetheron fired home from the tightest of angles and then O'Sullivan latched onto a long ball forward and found the net past Nickie Gillane shone for Limerick, he ended up with eight points in total, as they clawed their way back into the game, but ultimately fell just Hegarty and Adam English scored four points Currie top-scored for the victors with nine points, with Conor Burke contributing 0-5.
Irish Times
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Dublin overpower Antrim to continue Leinster charge
Leinster SHC: Antrim 0-19 Dublin 3-25 Dublin cantered to a third-straight win in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship as they took care of business against Antrim at a sunny Corrigan Park on Saturday. Niall Ó Ceallacháin's men took a grip early and didn't let go as they were virtually out of sight by the break as wind-assisted they opened a 12-point gap and extended that by three before the final whistle. Antrim were without the services of Keelan Molloy and Conor Johnston to add to their injury woes in attack and that told as there was a blunt edge to what they did as they just couldn't get anything going for a sustained period and there was a sense of inevitability about this game from early on. Centre backs Chris Crummey and Conor Boyd swapped early scores before points from Sean Currie and John Heatherton gave the Dubs a lead they would hold until the end. READ MORE James McNaughton pointed a free in reply, but the Dubs rattled off the next three through Currie and Cian O'Sullivan. A McNaughton free would prove to be Antrim's last score for 14 minutes, by which time the Dubs had rattled off 2-3, the first of those goals coming as goalkeeper Eddie Gibbons picked out O'Sullivan to fetch and bury. The second goal was not disimmilar as another long ball was grabbed by Ronan Hayed, who gave Ryan Elliott no chance. Dublin's Fergal Whitely. Photograph: John McVitty/Inpho Antrim rallied briefly with two McNaughton frees after Ryan McCambridge ended their dry spell, but they couldn't sustain it with Currie extending his first-half tally to eight and O'Sullivan knocking over another score with a sole Joseph McLaughlin point in response as Dublin headed into the break with a 2-14 to 0-7 advantage, which could have been greater but for a fine save by Elliott on Paddy Doyle. A hat-trick of McNaughton points straight after the restart gave the hosts some hope, but Dublin replied through Brian Hayes and O'Sullivan. After McNaughton and Currie swapped frees, Crummey landed a beauty from deep and then former Dublin footballer Conor McHugh thumped over after another McNaughton free. It was clear the Dubs were managing their lead as Antrim just didn't have enough support for McNaughton in attack, as the goal they required to get back into contention wasn't looking likely. The gap was at 11 points going into the final quarter but that was pushed out thanks to Currie and Crummey before Dublin grabbed a third goal in the 64th minute as substitute Fergal Whitely showed fantastic control to get away and blast home. It would go from bad to worse for Antrim with McNaughton shown a straight red late on for lashing out on McHugh as Dublin coasted home to maintain their perfect start to the campaign. ANTRIM: R Elliott; S Rooney, N O'Connor, P Burke; J Maskey, C Boyd (0-1), C Bohill; E Campbell (0-1), G Walsh (0-1f); J McLaughlin (0-2 1f), R McCambridge (0-2), S Walsh; E O'Neill, J McNaughton (0-10, 8f, 1′65), N Elliott (0-1). Subs: S McKay for S Walsh (HT), C McKeown (0-1) for E O'Neill (51 mins). DUBLIN: E Gibbons; J Bellew, P Smyth, C McHugh (0-1); P Doyle (0-1), C Crummey (0-3), A Dunphy; C Burke (0-1), C Donohue; B Hayes (0-1), C O'Sullivan (1-3), D Power; S Currie (0-12, 7f, 2′65), J Hetherton (0-1), R Hayes (1-0). Subs: P Dunleavy for A Dunphy (26 mins), D Burke for J Hetherton (49), C Currie (0-1) for C Burke (53), F Whitely (1-1) for R Hayes (59), J Madden for C Crummey (66). Referee: L Gordon (Galway).
