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The 42
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Tyrrell leads the way as Dublin power past Cork
Dublin 3-15 Cork 0-7 Daire Walsh reports from Parnell Park HANNAH TYRRELL STRUCK 1-5 at Parnell Park as Dublin booked their place in the TG4 All-Ireland senior football championship semi-finals with a convincing victory over Cork. Fresh from scoring a hat-trick of goals in their comprehensive group stage win over Leitrim last month, Dublin corner-forward Kate Sullivan got the ball rolling in this contest with a third-minute point. Their Leeside counterparts twice levelled matters in the opening quarter courtesy of Katie Quirke and Maire O'Callaghan finding the target either side of a Tyrrell effort, but Chloe Darby – drafted into the team to replace captain Carla Rowe – edged the Jackies back in front with a well-taken score. Hannah McGinnis also split the posts in fine style and after Sullivan was fouled inside the square on 14 minutes, the ever-reliable Tyrrell slotted the resulting penalty beyond the reach of Cork netminder Sarah Murphy. Nicole Owens also raised a white flag inside the second-quarter and despite Laura O'Mahony responding with a fine point at the opposite end, Dublin reasserted their authority with a close-range free from Tyrrell. While Quirke added her second point in the closing stages of the first half, the hosts ultimately brought a 1-6 to 0-4 lead into the interval. Advertisement Niamh Donlon of Dublin in action against Cork's Rosie Corkery. Seb Daly / SPORTSFILE Seb Daly / SPORTSFILE / SPORTSFILE This left Cork with plenty of ground to cover playing against a breeze on the restart, but Quirke did bring fresh impetus to their play with a quick two-point salvo. Yet Dublin maintained a potent attacking threat and settled back into the action with unanswered contributions from the St Sylvester's duo of Owens and Sullivan (two). Tyrrell also knocked over a free after a short Cork kick-out had gone astray and thanks to her second score from play moments later, the Jackies were eight points in front (1-11 to 0-6) at the beginning of the final-quarter. This had all the appearances of an unassailable cushion, but Dublin nevertheless added further efforts through the boots of Hetherton (two) and Tyrrell in advance of Cork attacker Quirke bagged her fifth point of the tie. Before substitute Laura Grendon kicked a last-minute point, Sullivan and the raiding Sinead Goldrick fired home a goal apiece in the space of 60 seconds to wrap up the win. Elsewhere, in the two Senior Football Championship relegation play-offs, Armagh maintained their top flight status for 2026 with a 0-15 to 0-5 win over Donegal while Mayo overcame Leitrim by 2-14 to 0-13 at Kilcoyne Park in Tubbercurry. Armagh made the most of a strong wind to put themselves in a commanding first-half position that they never looked like relinquishing. For Mayo, Sinead Walsh produced 1-5 and Ava McDonnell was not far behind with 1-2 as they proved far too strong for Leitrim. Dublin scorers: H Tyrrell 1-5 (1-0 pen, 0-2f), K Sullivan 1-3, S Goldrick 1-0, N Owens, N Hetherton 0-2 each, H McGinnis, C Darby, L Grendon 0-1 each. Cork scorers: K Quirke 0-5 (3f), M O'Callaghan, L O'Mahony 0-1 each. DUBLIN: A Shiels; J Tobin, L Caffrey, N Crowley; S Goldrick, M Byrne, N Donlon; E O'Dowd, H McGinnis; N Owens, C Darby, S McIntyre; H Tyrrell, N Hetherton, K Sullivan. Subs: C O'Connor for Darby (39), O Nolan for Owens (44), R McDonnell for McIntyre (52), L Grendon for Hetherton (55), H Leahy for Crowley (57). CORK: S Murphy; D Kiniry, S Leahy, M Duggan; A Corcoran, S Cronin, R Corkery; M O'Callaghan, A Healy; A O'Mahony, L O'Mahony, E Cleary; A O'Sullivan, H Looney, K Quirke. Subs: A Ring for Corkery (20), K Horgan for Kiniry (39), S McGoldrick for Healy, L Hallihan for A O'Sullivan (both 44), A Ryan for Corcoran (57). Referee: Brendan Rice (Down).
Irish Independent
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Meath should have too much experience and know-how for Tipperary
It will be Meath's third attempt to reach the semi-final since they defeated Galway on their way to back-to-back All-Ireland titles in 2022. With home advantage on both occasions Kerry defeated Meath at this quarter-final stage in 2023 and 2024. However, Meath will feel that they are now in a much healthier state to end that quarter-final losing streak. Securing home advantage should also be crucial after Meath topped Group 3 following a draw with last year's semi-finalists Armagh and a win over Kildare. Back in 2019, Tipperary defeated Meath 2-16 to 1-14 in the All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final and there will be quite a few survivors from that team in Shane McCormack's line up on Sunday. Current captain Aoibhin Cleary, Vikki and Sarah Wall, Katie Newe, Emma Duggan, Megan Thynne and Shauna Ennis saw action that day and should involved again in this latest clash against the Premier County. The counties clashed in the group stages of the Senior Football Championship in 2021 where Meath enjoyed a 1-18 to 0-7 success in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise and then 12 months ago it ended 2-15 to 2-12 in favour of the hosts at Pairc Tailteann. Tipperary drew 1-6 apiece with Kerry in the final round of games in the Munster Championship but earlier defeats to both Waterford and Cork had already ended their hopes. In Group One of the All-Ireland series Tipperary lost to Galway 1-13 to 0-7 before securing the place in the knockout stages following a 0-11 to 1-6 win over Donegal. Aisling Moloney is still a pivotal figure for Tipperary while Anna Rose Kennedy is also a top class performer for the Munster side. Meath have shown mixed form so far throughout the year in league and championship. They produced one of their better displays in the Leinster final against Dublin and their lack of experience in certain areas probably cost them. However, they took that form into the All-Ireland series forcing a draw at home to Armagh before securing their knockout spot with a win over Kildare. Despite the loss of so many regulars in the aftermath of the second All-Ireland win, Meath still possess two of the best players in the country in Emma Duggan and Vikki Wall. Aoibhin Cleary, Niamh Gallogly, Mary Kate Lynch, Megan Thynne and Katie Newe are all capable of performing at the top level while the return of Shauna Ennis following a lengthy layoff with injury has proved a boost. Home advantage is also a big plus at this stage of the competition and overall Meath should have too much experience and know-how at this level for a Tipperary side struggling to find consistency.
Irish Times
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals: What time are Monaghan v Donegal and Tyrone v Dublin today and what channel are they on?
Who's playing? The last eight in this year's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship will be cut down to four with the four quarter-finals to be staged across this weekend. The pairings are Monaghan v Donegal , Tyrone v Dublin , Meath v Galway , and Armagh v Kerry . Where and when? READ MORE The games will be played as two double-headers at Croke Park on Saturday and Sunday. Monaghan v Donegal will serve as the weekend opener on Saturday, throwing in at 4pm, before Tyrone v Dublin at 6.15pm. On Sunday, Meath v Galway is up first from 1.45pm, followed by Armagh v Kerry at 4pm. Meath's Ruairí Kinsella tackles Dublin's Con O'Callaghan during the Leinster SFC semi-final. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Are there tickets left? Tickets for Saturday and Sunday's double-headers went on general sale via Ticketmaster earlier this week with seated and terrace options still available as of Thursday afternoon. How can I follow the action? The two games on Saturday will be streamed live on GAA+, while Sunday's double-header will be televised on RTÉ. The Irish Times will be running a live GAA blog throughout the weekend, with updates, reports and reaction from our team of writers. Any news stirring? Following confirmation of the fixture details on Monday, Donegal criticised the six-day turnaround from their preliminary quarter-final win over Louth last Sunday and this Saturday's quarter-final meeting with Monaghan. While Galway were also in preliminary quarter-final last Sunday the same day, beating Down in Newry, they have an extra day to recover seeing as their quarter-final clash against Leinster champions Meath is set for Sunday. [ Donegal disappointed at six-day turnaround for quarter-final against Monaghan Opens in new window ] A statement released by Donegal GAA on Monday night claimed the welfare of their players was not 'adequately considered' in the scheduling process for this weekend's games. Donegal manager Jim McGuinness. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho When will we know the semi-final pairings? We'll likely know the semi-final pairings after the final whistle of Armagh v Kerry on Sunday as repeat provincial and All-Ireland group pairings will be avoided where possible. Depending on how the weekend's results go, semi-final matchups between any combination of Monaghan, Donegal, Tyrone and Armagh would therefore be off the cards (given these counties already met in the Ulster SFC), as would Dublin v Meath (who met in Leinster). Then the All-Ireland groups would come into play, further limiting our options. Armagh, Galway and Dublin each came out of Group 4, so no replay of any combination of them, while it's also a no for Donegal v Tyrone and Kerry v Meath, as those counties already met in Group 1 and 2 respectively. With all that in mind, should a draw be needed it will be held on Sunday evening during the Sunday Game on RTÉ. We'll keep you posted on that front.
The Irish Sun
01-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Matthew Tierney double not enough as Derry and Galway play out epic draw in All-Ireland SFC thriller
Derry's wait for a first win of the season and first championship victory over Galway continues after a white-knuckle ride ended honours even in the rain at Celtic Park. In truth, the Tribesmen got out of jail and were staring a second straight defeat until Matthew Tierney's second goal of the afternoon in the 69th minute threatened to snatch the spoils and crown a stirring second half fightback. Advertisement 2 Matthew Tierney of Galway shoots to score his side's third goal during clash against Derry 2 The sides played out a thrilling draw in the Senior Football Championship clash Cue Conor Doherty's intervention with a last-gasp point to ensure some semblance of justice for the Oak Leafers and leave both counties very much alive in the Group of Death. Along with Dublin, they are in the hunt for the two available preliminary quarter-final places after Armagh wrapped up top spot. Mixed emotions for both camps afterwards, certainly. But a win that was left behind by the hosts in Paddy Tally's view. "The thoughts are we should have won that game,' said the Derry boss. Advertisement read more on gaa "I'd be happy with the way the attitude is good and a lot of really good football. You play yourself into a position, you're an eight points better team. 'Galway got two goals in the first half but apart from that, we were a better team. So, when we pushed out in the second half, we really were on top here. "But to concede those scores - okay, they had a few boys come off the bench that made a difference - it's just disappointing they didn't close it out.' Padraic Joyce's perspective? Advertisement Most read in GAA Football 'Relieved to get out of there with a point with the way we played," said the Galway manager. "We showed good character to stick at it. A bit of Hail Mary stuff but delighted to still be involved in it and take a point. It gives us something to play for in the last game with Armagh. Tipperary GAA star 'had to do live apology on RTE' the day after cursing during All-Ireland interview - "When we went eight points down, it was looking very bleak for us, there's no doubt about that. "We clawed it back and went a point up. Just like the Dublin game, we didn't learn and left them in for a soft score to level the game.' Advertisement Derry edged a full-blooded first half by 1-11 to 2-6 after playing with wind advantage. A string of two-pointers from Brendan Rogers, Paul Cassidy and Shane McGuigan were central to it along with a palmed goal by Conor Glass. Rob Finnerty and Shane Walsh netted in reply for Galway, while impressive newcomer Matthew Thompson pointed twice to leave the visitors well in touch with the advantage of the elements to come. It was Derry who retained the initiative however, outscoring their opponents by 1-6 to three points after the restart to lead 2-17 to 2-9 on 55 minutes. Advertisement Sub Lachlan Murray fed Niall Loughlin to turn home their second goal and with superb points coming from Murray, Loughlin, Cassidy and the outstanding Glass, they looked primed to end their long wait for a victory. It was 2-18 to 2-12 by the 62nd minute when Tierney and Galway struck for the first of two late goals. And the gap was cut to just two when the influential Céin D'Arcy pointed two minutes later. Crucially, Galway lost their composure in front of the posts and Rogers sent over a settling Derry score for a 2-19 to 3-13 advantage. Advertisement The returning Damien Comer converted a mark in reply and when Tierney plundered his second green flag, Galway looked set to escape to victory. Derry and Doherty would have the final say though, earning a deserved share of the spoils. Joyce said: "We're very disappointed with a lot of it," 'It's something we'd work on, our efficiency, it was a big thing for us. We'd 33 shots at goal and scored 4-14. Advertisement "Big score at the same time. A lot of crazy shots as well like left foot, left side of the pitch; right foot, right side. Just crazy, crazy stuff from us. "We seemed to lose our composure which is not like us, to be honest. We need to go and look at that and get the guys on the pitch who are able to keep cool heads at the time. "Fair play to Derry, they were up for the game and brought a lot of fight all day long. That's what a proper championship game looks like." "They were really, really good. They haven't won a game in a long time and with a home game here, they were going to target it and come at us really hard. Advertisement "I'd say for a neutral, it was probably a great game to watch, but for us on the line, heart-stopping stuff. "It's a tough, tough group. No doubt about that. Any team in the group is capable of beating any team, so we've to go out now and get ourselves ready. "The ball is on our own court at this stage which is good, so we're not relying on other results. We need to go and make sure we get a result against Armagh." Derry's closing assignment in Group 4 is a clash with Dublin on neutral territory, one that Tally believes his side can go into with confidence. Advertisement 'That's how Derry can play when they're on their game. You look forward to playing like that again. 'We showed in the last ten minutes against Armagh what we can do. Today, we went from the start of that. And that's the template now for the way we want to play the rest of the season.' DERRY 2-20 GALWAY 4-14 Derry: B McKinless, D Baker, E McEvoy, P McGurk; C Doherty 0-1, B Rogers 0-3 1tp, P McGrogan; D Higgins, C Glass 1-3 145; E Doherty, P Cassidy 0-3 1tp, C McFaul 0-1; S McGuigan 0-4 1tpf 1f, N Loughlin 1-2, N Toner 0-1 f. Subs: L Murray 0-2 for E Doherty inj 44, R Forbes for McGurk 56, A Tohill for Loughlin 59, E Doherty for Toner, 63. Galway: C Gleeson, J McGrath, S Mulkerrin, J Glynn; D McHugh, S Kelly 0-1, L Silke; P Conroy 0-1, J Maher 0-1; M Thompson 0-2, C McDaid, S O'Neill 0-1; M Tierney 2-0, R Finnerty 1-3 (1f), S Walsh 1-1 (1f). Subs: C D'Arcy 0-1 for O'Neill 18, D Comer 0-1 m for McDaid 50, P Cooke 0-2 tp for Conroy 50, J Daly for Walsh 60, K Molloy for McHugh 64, J Heaney for Mulkerrin (temp) 66. Advertisement Referee: N Cullen
Irish Independent
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Remarkable achievements by Sligo GAA club lauded at City Hall
In his address, Councillor Bree emphasised that the evening was a celebration not just of victories and trophies, but of "history... teamwork... and memories that will last a lifetime." He lauded the Coolera/Strandhill Junior Ladies Football Team for their incredible journey. Their season was marked by an unforgettable Sligo County Final win over Curry, followed by a commanding 13-point victory against St. Fursey's of Galway in the AIB Connacht Junior Championship Final. The team further made history by travelling to Maastricht, representing Ireland, and triumphing over the Paris-Bordeaux Gaels in the All-Ireland quarter-final. Despite their All-Ireland semi-final clash with Mungret St. Paul's ending in heartbreak after an epic 80-minute encounter that saw them tie the game at the death, their relentless effort "captured our hearts and showcased the potential of women's football in our county." The Cathaoirleach commended Pat Kerrigan for his evident leadership and dedication, and joint captains Edwenia O'Malley and Béibhinn Harte for inspiring "not just your teammates, but a generation of young girls across Sligo who now believe that their dreams on the pitch are within reach." Turning to the Coolera/Strandhill Senior Men's Football Team, Councillor Bree hailed their unprecedented back-to-back Sligo Senior Football Championships – a first in the county's proud history. Their triumphs extended to the Connacht Club Senior Football Championship, brought home for the first time in over 40 years, following a tense final replay victory over St. Molaise Gaels and an unforgettable extra-time win against Pádraig Pearse's. While their All-Ireland semi-final against Cuala ended in heartbreak, their rally and fight, bringing the game back to just two points, "proving once again that you belong at the very top of the national stage." John McPartland was praised for his vision and guidance, steering the team through an extraordinary chapter, and Captain Peter Laffey was recognised for his leadership as a cornerstone of this historic campaign. Councillor Bree underscored that these achievements were not isolated, but "built on the spirit of a community, the roar of supporters, the sacrifice of families, and the dedication of countless volunteers." He stated, "Coolera/Strandhill has become a beacon of what is possible when talent meets hard work, and when a community stands together." Also speaking at the reception was Aisling Browne, PRO of Coolera/Strandhill, who thanked Cathaoirleach Bree for hosting the civic reception and congratulated both teams on their achievements for the club, community, and county. She also extended thanks to the community for their invaluable funding, particularly for supporting the Junior Ladies Football Team's travel to Europe. ADVERTISEMENT Pat Kerrigan, Manager of the Coolera/Strandhill Junior Ladies Football Team, thanked his players for their hard work and their ability to "dig deep" when needed. He highlighted the great memories made during their European trip and praised the inter-team support. Peter Laffey, Captain of the Coolera/Strandhill Senior Men's Football Team, thanked his teammates and management for a terrific year. He expressed that it was an honour to have a civic reception held in his team's honour, stating that it "made winning all the more real." Cathaoirleach Councillor Bree concluded by offering heartfelt congratulations on behalf of Sligo County Council and the people of Sligo, acknowledging that the teams had "made history. You have made us proud. And you have paved the way for future generations."
