The Irish Times

Kingdom awaits return of team captain Joe O’Connor

‘Joe has developed into a natural leader on the pitch in the way he drives the team forward’

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 20:04

All Star Gazing: Eileen and Moira Dunne explore a 50-year evolution in Irish society

Dunnes' father Mick was one of the creators of the idea on a wet day in Belfield

Wed Dec 15 2021 - 06:00

Mayo ‘curse’ never had any relevance for Dermot Flanagan or his father Seán

Seán Flanagan was the last Mayo captain to lift the Sam Maguire in 1951

Fri Sept 10 2021 - 06:00

Death of Co Down ‘hero’ James McCartan Snr is a sad loss for football

McCartan was on the first team to take the Sam Maguire across the Border in 1960

Sun Aug 15 2021 - 20:59

Firewater in the hold: The Irish whiskey aged at sea off Clare Island

Carl O’Grady is hoping to make the island a tourist attraction for whiskey enthusiasts

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 06:00

A text from Jack O’Shea caps off another stellar year for Brian Fenton

Dublin midfielder was named Footballer of the Year again on Saturday night

Mon Feb 22 2021 - 06:00

Seán Moran: When GAA players were shyer about being the retiring type

Self-conscious declarations about the end of a playing career now have elevated status

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 06:00

Sporting upsets: When Clare delivered a Kingdom comeuppance

The 1992 Munster football final was to be one-way traffic but nobody told Clare

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 06:00

Golden memories to the fore as TG4 sift the GAA archives

Epochal hurling titles for Galway and Offaly and Kerry’s four-in-a-row rare highlights in a dark era

Mon Jun 22 2020 - 01:05

TV View: Filthy football makes thrilling return for us Normal People

It hardly lasted 60 seconds but it’s the best sporting action we’ve had in yonks

Mon May 04 2020 - 06:00

Dublin 1-16 Kerry 1-16: Kerry player ratings

Gavin Cummiskey runs the rule over the Kingdom side who held the champions

Sun Sept 01 2019 - 19:14

Dublin v Kerry: Final countdown to potentially historic clash

‘No defeat as a manager ever hit me like 1955’ – Kevin Heffernan

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 06:30

Darragh Ó Sé: The heart says Kerry, the head says cop on to yourself

In the end, there’s just too much in Dublin’s armoury to foil the five-in-a-row

Wed Aug 28 2019 - 06:30

Rural decline has football in South Kerry on life support

Falling populations have forced clubs to amalgamate and the future could be bleak

Mon Aug 26 2019 - 07:00

Brian Fenton as central as ever in Dublin's plan to take five

Player of the Year has had a massive impact and is yet to lose a championship game

Sat May 25 2019 - 07:00

Dublin take seven All Stars but Rory Beggan pips Stephen Cluxton

Dubs goalkeeper misses out once again despite a fourth All-Ireland title in a row

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 06:45

Darragh Ó Sé: Mickey Harte’s philosophy hasn’t changed

Tyrone might disrupt Dublin’s rhythm but I don’t see them scoring enough to win

Wed Aug 29 2018 - 07:30

David Clifford quickly claiming the mantle of former Kerry greats

Memories of Maurice Fitzgerald in his pomp were evoked by the youngster in Clones

Tue Jul 24 2018 - 06:30

Fitzmaurice the guiding light as new dawn beckons for Kerry

Influx of footballing talent from successful minor squads points to a bright future

Sat Mar 10 2018 - 06:00

Jack O’Shea foresees little change in Kerry-Mayo rematch

Kingdom legend believes Mayo may stick with Aidan O’Shea at full back on Donaghy

Fri Aug 25 2017 - 06:00

When Mayo held the keys to the Kingdom

The 1996 All-Ireland semi-final win over Kerry pointed the way for Connacht

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 11:00

Mary McAleese to address Daniel O’Connell Summer School

Ex-president to speak on 19th-century leader’s legacy at annual South Kerry event

Tue Aug 02 2016 - 14:52

TV View: Happy pills become bitter to swallow for panel

Clare have no option but to go home and milk cows after chastening defeat in Croker

Mon Aug 01 2016 - 14:15

Two-match International Rules series set to be revived

Players bring the passion as hybrid game feels love again following Ireland's Croke Park win

Mon Nov 23 2015 - 08:39

International Rules: They wanted a good start – they got a battle

The GAA’s 1984 experiment with the AFL didn’t have the most auspicious of starts

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 07:30

Darragh Ó Sé: Criticising Tyrone makes them more dangerous

As a Kerryman, last thing I want is team coming up to Croke Park with siege mentality

Wed Aug 19 2015 - 08:30

David Moran makes his own mark as one of best midfielders in the game

Son of the legendary ‘Ogie’, Kerry’s man behind enemy lines

Wed May 13 2015 - 15:00

Galway full back Finian Hanley looking forward to Rules kickout changes

International Rules veteran expects Test to be more competitive

Fri Nov 14 2014 - 01:00

Pres Cork take title and deny Crescent double

Thu Mar 27 2014 - 01:00

Ciarán Kilkenny is ready and able to carry the mantle

Having turned his back on Aussie Rules, gifted young player is enjoying his season back in the blue of Dublin’s footballers

Sat Aug 03 2013 - 01:00

Inspirational Cavanagh gives Tyrone the edge over battling Meath

Veteran produces an outstanding display to help Mickey Harte’s men into the quarter-final

Sun Jul 28 2013 - 16:45

Ciarán Kilkenny takes under-21 hurling loss and Jack O’Shea’s criticism in his stride

Dublin teenager gives Carlow full credit for being the better team on the day

Fri Jun 14 2013 - 01:00