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Irish Independent
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Frank Roche: What actually happens when managers decide to build a siege mentality?
Frank Roche: What actually happens when managers decide to build a siege mentality? Jack O'Connor and Jim McGuinness have sought to create an 'us-and-them' approach, but that doesn't mean it will lead to success Donegal manager Jim McGuinness talks to his players before their qualifier clash with Mayo in Dr Hyde Park. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile Frank Roche Today at 06:30 The more things change, the more they stay the same. Gaelic football in the brave new world of the FRC is different. Football managers are not.
Irish Independent
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Kildare v Limerick: What time, what channel and all you need to know about the Tailteann Cup final
Where and when is it on? The match takes place at Croke Park in Dublin with a 2.30pm throw-in on Saturday. It will serve as the curtain-raiser to the Kerry Tyrone All-Ireland SFC semi-final. Where can I watch the game? The games is being covered by RTÉ2 and will be streamed on the RTÉ Player. What's the team news? We'll bring you the full team news on as soon as it's confirmed. What can I read about and listen to on Over 140,000 are expected in Croke Park for the weekend's two semi-finals as Frank Roche reports below. On the Indo GAA podcast, Joe Molloy was joined by Kerry legend Tomás Ó Sé for a final reflection on a breathtaking All-Ireland quarter-final weekend. Meanwhile, John Mullane & Colm Keys joined Conan Doherty to look back on a flashpoint-filled All Ireland hurling semi-final weekend, as Tipperary toppled Kilkenny to book a meeting with favourites Cork in next weekend's decider. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. What are the odds? Kildare are heavy favourites at 1/4 and Limerick are available at 7/2 with the draw after 70 minutes at 10/1.
Irish Independent
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
GAA Weekend Preview as round robin series goes down to the wire
With Dublin, Donegal and Mayo among the big guns all in danger of an early All-Ireland exit - this weekend is sure to serve up some thrillers. Armagh may be through but they could land a fatal blow to last year's beaten finalists Galway in the Group of Death, while Dublin desperately need Con O'Callaghan to be fit when they meet Derry. There's no room for error and the final outcome is almost impossible to call, but Frank Roche and Michael Verney try to do just that as they preview all the action.
Irish Independent
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
GAA – Tipp and Cork go head-to-head in crunch Munster SHC clash while Donegal and Down face off in Ulster SFC
Live scores: Munster SHC round 2 Waterford 2-23 Clare 0-21 (full-time) RTE 4.0: Cork v Tipperary RTE Leinster SFC semi-finals Louth 1-18 Kildare 0-18 (full-time) GAA+ Meath v Dublin, Portlaoise GAA+ Ulster SFC semi-final Down 0-7 Donegal 1-12 (half-time) BBC Leinster SHC Round 2 Kilkenny 2-30 Antrim 2-12 (full-time) Joe McDonagh Cup Carlow 3-27 Kerry 0-17 (full-time) Nickey Rackard Cup Roscommon 1-15 Armagh 0-15 (full-time) 4 minutes ago Frank Roche in O'Connor Park: Delirium for Louth, despair for Kildare. Ger Brennan's men conspired to win this must-not-lose Leinster SFC semi-final at Tullamore thanks to a late scoring burst, leaving the Lilywhites to lament not just what happened but the how and why of this galling defeat. For Brian Flanagan's shattered troops, the Tailteann Cup now beckons for the second straight summer. They can only hope it proves a more fulfilling engagement than last year's off-Broadway finale to Glenn Ryan's reign. For Louth, a third consecutive Leinster final looms on Sunday week – something the county hasn't achieved since 1914. But, once the initial thrill fades, they will wonder how they quite managed it. Kildare lost despite a whirlwind start (they led by 0-8 to 0-2 after 15 minutes, having converted eight of their opening nine attempts) and despite dominating possession for large tracts of the second half. Yet despite all that, they trailed by four at half-time – 1-11 to 0-10 – after a succession of errors allowed Louth to get a foothold before the winners struck for a crucial goal just before the hooter. Peter Lynch's foot pass initiated that move, with returning All-Star Craig Lennon winning possession on the turn and releasing Kieran McArdle. His handpass across the goalmouth was fisted home by Conall McKeever. Kildare protested over a square ball; TV replays suggested it was a borderline call when the final pass was made, but referee Brendan Griffin allowed the goal to stand after consulting with his umpires. Onto the second half, where Louth were still holding onto a four-point lead after Ryan Burns struck for his third point in the 49th minute. From there on, however, Kildare's stranglehold on possession gradually told on the scoreboard with Alex Beirne and Darragh Kirwan delivering key scores to allow them to draw level by the 61st minute. The brilliant Lennon, with his fourth point, restored Louth's lead only for Colm Dalton to counter. With the game still deadlocked, Beirne almost struck for a 65th minute goal but his first-time shot in a crowded goalmouth flashed wide. That enabled Louth to push for home, thanks to aspo McArdle point and an inspirational two-pointer from midfielder Tommy Durnin. A late sequence of Kildare '45', after the hooter, failed to deliver an equalising goal and Louth, somehow, march on. 16 minutes ago Donnchadh Boyle in Portlaoise: John Small back in for Dublin along with his brother Paddy and Lorcan O'Dell. Greg McEneaney, Sean Bugler and Ross McGarry drop to subs. Jack Flynn misses out for Meath. Adam O'Neill comes in while Ronan Jones wears 8 and starts on bench. James Conlon in for Shane Walsh. 17 minutes ago Michael Verney in Walsh Park: Bennett double sends Waterford on their way Stephen Bennett (2-8) marked his 100th competitive appearance for Waterford with a virtuoso display and his brace of second-half goals sent them on their way to a big win in Walsh Park this afternoon. It looked like Clare, minus inspirational captain Tony Kelly, had weathered a Déise storm when coming from seven behind after 19 minutes, 0-10 to 0-3, to trail by just three at half-time. With the wind at their backs, the Banner were expected to kick on but Bennett, ably assisted by the brilliant Jamie Barron (0-4), had other ideas as he slotted away a 44th minute penalty. The Ballysaggart attacker added another 14 minutes later when showing a poacher's instincts to beat Eibhéar Qulligan for a second time as the home side coasted home by eight points, 2-23 to 0-21. That leaves Waterford in a great position and top of the Munster SHC round-robin table, for now, with two points after just one game with Limerick heading to face them in Walsh Park next Saturday. Defending All-Ireland champions Clare, on the other hand, must regroup for what is a do-or-die tie against Tipperary in Ennis on Saturday, May 10. 21 minutes ago Kilkenny outscore Antrim by 2-13 to 0-1 in the last 25 minutes to win by eighteen points Eoin Cody and Martin Keoghan got the goals for the Cats. 23 minutes ago Louth defeat Kildare by three, booking place in Leinster final and Sam Maguire football Late points from Craig Lennon, Kieran McArdle and an orange flag from Tommy Durnin help them to a 1-18 to 0-18 victory. GAA+ on Twitter / X COMETH THE HOUR, COMETH TOMMY DURNIN WITH THE 2-POINTERFootball clips brought to you by @AIB_GAA #TheToughest #KILvLOU GAA+ (@GAAPlusOfficial) April 27, 2025 External contentWhen displaying external content, data is transferred to third parties. 25 minutes ago Waterford defeat Clare by eight Huge win for the Déise, with Stephen Bennett inspiring them to victory. He scored 2-4 in a remarkably second half display, moving them to the top of the Munster round-robin table, for now at least. The Sunday Game on Twitter / X Stephen Bennett, take a bow He has led Waterford to a huge result today 📺 Watch @rte2 & @rteplayer📻 @rteradio1📱 Updates The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) April 27, 2025 29 minutes ago Louth are back in front by one in O'Connor Park as Waterford cruise to victory. 34 minutes ago Draw match in O'Connor Park Craig Lennon and Colm Dalton exchange points in Tullamore. 38 minutes ago Patrick Fitzgerald moves Waterford eight clear Just seven minutes to go in Walsh Park. 40 minutes ago Patrick McBrearty scores a goal for Donegal, who are four clear after 20 minutes. 41 minutes ago KIlkenny hit 1-5 without reply in six minutes to take over in Antrim Martin Keoghan scores the goal. 44 minutes ago Stephen Bennett scores a second goal for Waterford Huge score for the Déise. Patrick Fitzgerald's point attempt is held up in the breeze and Bennett keeps his eye on it. He catches it on the end-line and swings back into play before finding the net. He follows it up with a cracker from play before Reidy responds for Clare. 55 minutes ago Ian Galvin and Aron Shanagher are on for Clare, with David Fitzgerald and Aidan McCarthy going off. 58 minutes ago Bennett scores a penalty for Waterford Adam Hogan is penalised for pulling Michael Kiely back as he ran towards goal. It seems harsh, but Stephen Bennett capitalises and buries it, moving Waterford six clear. The Ballysaggart man didn't make a great connection on the penalty, falling as he struck it but Eibhear Quilligan is wrong-footed. Today 09:44 AM Antrim lead Kilkenny at half-time having played with a strong wind Keelan Molloy and James McNaughton have hit goals for Antrim, who lead by 2-8 to 0-13 at the break. They have played with a strong wind in Corrigan Park. Today 09:42 AM Louth leading by four having played against the breeze Conall McKeever scores a goal just before the hooter to move Louth clear just before half-time. They're strong favourites at this stage having played into the wind. Sam Mulroy has impressed on his return with two orange flags, as has 2024 All-Star Craig Lennon. GAA+ on Twitter / X He's 🔙 in business! That's 6 points for the @louthgaa captain Sam Mulroy 🙌Football clips brought to you by @AIB_GAA #TheToughest #KILvLOU GAA+ (@GAAPlusOfficial) April 27, 2025 Today 09:39 AM Shane Meehan scores a brilliant point on the stroke of half-time, reducing Waterford's lead to three at the interval Meehan linked up well with Cathal Malone before striking over off the back foot. Clare will certainly be the happier of the two sides at the break having hurled well, scoring some fine points against a strong breeze. Peter Duggan has been inspirational again for the Banner, with Darragh Lyons keeping the scoreboard ticking over for Waterford, who will need to improve in the second half. The Sunday Game on Twitter / X Darragh Lyons extends Waterford's lead with Clare struggling against their attack so far 📺 Watch @rte2 & @rteplayer @rteradio1📱 Updates The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) April 27, 2025 Live Blog Software
