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The 42
4 days ago
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- The 42
'Not a new issue' - GPA supports Donegal's frustration at short quarter-final turnaround
THE GPA SAYS it 'fully supports' Donegal's frustration regarding their six-day turnaround for their All-Ireland SFC quarter-final against Monaghan in Croke Park on Saturday afternoon. In a statement released to The 42, the GPA says that this is 'not a new issue' and that they have 'repeatedly raised concerns' to the GAA's Central Council about short periods between games. Advertisement Donegal GAA released a statement last night, expressing their disappointment that a request to arrange the Monaghan game for Sunday rather than Saturday was denied. The Ulster champions also claimed that player welfare 'was not adequately considered in the decision making process.' Jim McGuinness's side is the only county with a six-day break between their preliminary All-Ireland quarter-final win over Louth, and their Croke Park clash with Monaghan. The 42 has contacted the GAA for comment but did not receive a response at time of publication. The GPA statement reads: 'The GPA fully supports Donegal's concerns regarding the six-day turnaround for their upcoming championship fixture. We have consistently communicated to the GAA that player welfare must be the primary consideration in the scheduling of all games. 'This is not a new issue. The GPA has repeatedly raised concerns at Central Council about the burden of short turnarounds between high stakes matches, particularly in the wake of National League finals and the start of provisional competitions. It is also a key reason why we have lobbied for the removal of the current group stage format, which creates a 24-game structure to eliminate just four teams — an excessive load that places undue strain on amateur athletes. It's positive that the GAA has addressed that for 2026. 'However, it is disappointing that Donegal's formal request — based on legitimate player welfare grounds — could not be accommodated. 'We will continue to advocate for player welfare to be at the heart of all fixture decisions. That principle must not be compromised.' Check out the latest episode of The42′s GAA Weekly podcast here
The 42
5 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
'The body can only take so much' - Long-serving Down hero Mooney hints at retirement
DOWN'S LONG-SERVING Caolan Mooney has indicated that he is retiring from inter-county football following his side's exit from the All-Ireland SFC. Mooney made a huge impact off the bench in their preliminary quarter-final against Galway, scoring two points as Down rallied from 10 points down to lose out by just two. 'A journey that started in 2011 when I made my debut for Down, it's it's coming to an end in 2025. To much time on the physio beds this last 2 years played it part as does the essence of time, the body can only take so much,' Mooney said in a statement on his X account after Down's defeat to Galway. A journey that started in 2011 when I made my debut for @officialdowngaa , it's coming to an end in 2025. To much time on the physio beds this last 2 years played it part as does the essence of time, the body can only take so much. 🔴⚫️ — caolan mooney (@caolanmooney) June 22, 2025 Advertisement A former minor star, Mooney won back-to-back Hogan cups with St Colman's. He also spent three years on the books of AFL side Collingwood between 2012-2014 before returning home where he resumed his career with Down. Mooney departs having helped Down to Tailteann Cup glory last year. Check out the latest episode of The42′s GAA Weekly podcast here
The Journal
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Journal
Tyrone to face Dublin, Meath to take on Galway in All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals
THE DRAW FOR the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals was made live on RTÉ's Morning Ireland by GAA President Jarlath Burns this morning. The four preliminary quarter-final winners were drawn against the winners of the four round-robin groups. Armagh, Monaghan, Tyrone and Meath were in one pot, with Dublin, Galway, Donegal and Kerry in the second. With repeat pairings avoided, Armagh were automatically pitted against Kerry. Advertisement Tyrone will play Dessie Farrell's Dublin, who overcame Cork in their preliminary quarter-final clash on Saturday. Beaten Leinster finalists Meath have been pitted against Galway, who edged Down in a thrilling clash at Páirc Esler yesterday. Monaghan will face Donegal in an all-Ulster clash. Jim McGuinness' Donegal head into the last eight after recording a comfortable win over Leinster champions Louth. Fixture details for the four games are due to be confirmed by the CCCC this afternoon. All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals: Tyrone v Dublin Meath v Galway Monaghan v Donegal Armagh v Kerry Check out the latest episode of The42′s GAA Weekly podcast here Written by Ciarán Kennedy and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won't find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women's sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here .
The 42
6 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Tyrone to face Dublin, Meath v Galway in All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals
THE DRAW FOR the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals was made live on RTÉ's Morning Ireland by GAA President Jarlath Burns this morning. The four preliminary quarter-final winners were drawn against the winners of the four round-robin groups. Advertisement Armagh, Monaghan, Tyrone and Meath were in one pot, with Dublin, Galway, Donegal and Kerry in the second. With repeat pairings avoided, Armagh were automatically pitted against Kerry. Tyrone will play Dessie Farrell's Dublin, who overcame Cork in their preliminary quarter-final clash on Saturday. Beaten Leinster finalists Meath have been pitted against Galway, who edged Down in a thrilling clash at Páirc Esler yesterday. Related Reads 'We could be at worse things on the weekends' - Pádraic Joyce Dublin finish strong to shake off Cork and reach All-Ireland quarter-finals 3-7 for David Clifford as Kerry beat Cavan to advance to All-Ireland quarter-finals Monaghan will face Donegal in an all-Ulster clash. Jim McGuinness' Donegal head into the last eight after recording a comfortable win over Leinster champions Louth. Fixture details for the four games are due to be confirmed by the CCCC this afternoon. All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals: Tyrone v Dublin Meath v Galway Monaghan v Donegal Armagh v Kerry Check out the latest episode of The42′s GAA Weekly podcast here
The Journal
21-06-2025
- Sport
- The Journal
All-Ireland champions Kerry draw Kildare as Dublin and Cork renew rivalries
DEDENDING CHAMPIONS KERRY will face Kildare, while old rivals Dublin and Cork go head-to-head in the 2025 TG4 All-Ireland senior quarter-finals. The draw, which was made after today's group games, pits last year's finalists Galway against Waterford, and Meath against Tipperary. Kerry, Dublin, Meath and Galway were seeded as group winners, and have home advantage for the games which will be played on the weekend of 5/6 July. Full fixture details will follow from the LGFA. Kildare stunned Armagh this afternoon to progress to the last eight, while Cork, Tipperary and Waterford advanced at the expense of Mayo, Donegal and Leitrim respectively. The wider picture of the Brendan Martin Cup race has become clearer, with the semi-final line-up also confirmed: Kerry/Kildare v Meath/Tipperary, and Dublin/Cork v Galway/Waterford. The last four clashes are currently scheduled as a potential double-header at Glenisk O'Connor Park, Tullamore, on Saturday, 19 July, while Croke Park hosts the All-Ireland final on Sunday, 3 August. Meanwhile, Mayo will face Leitrim, while Donegal and Armagh go head-to-head in the senior relegation play-offs. The latter is a repeat of the Ulster final. Advertisement The winners of both games, scheduled for Saturday, 5 July, at neutral venues, will play senior championship football in 2026. The losers will do battle on Saturday, 12 July: the winners of that tie stay up, with the losers relegated to intermediate for next season. TG4 All-Ireland senior championship quarter-finals QF 1: Kerry v Kildare QF 2: Dublin v Cork QF 3: Meath v Tipperary QF 4: Galway v Waterford TG4 All-Ireland senior championship semi-finals: Winner QF 1 v winner QF 3 Winner QF 2 v winner QF 4 TG4 All-Ireland senior championship relegation games Mayo v Leitrim Donegal v Armagh ***** Check out the latest episode of The42′s GAA Weekly podcast here Written by Emma Duffy and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won't find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women's sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here .
