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1-2-3-4 Squaring up to be Suir Forty-five years and counting since Waterford last made it to an All Ireland – then they were defeated by Kilkenny 4.17 to 6.8. Forty-nine years since they won it beating, yes Kilkenny 3.12 to 1.10. The counties lie in such close proximity with the Deise living in Kilkenny and [...]

The Camogs of India thank their supporters – fact or Bollywood fiction? “So you wish to conquer in the Olympic Games, my friend? And I too, by the Gods, and a fine thing it would be!” Since the 1970s when IOC President Avery Brundage stepped down the Olympics has steadily lost the lustre of amateurism. [...]

Meteor and Kilmacud Crokes announced details of the annual Meteor Kilmacud Crokes All-Ireland Hurling Sevens that will take place on Saturday 6th of September 2008. Proudly supporting the official launch of the 35th Hurling Sevens were Paraic Duffy, Director General of the GAA, Conor Carmody, Meteor’s Director of Marketing and current Cork and Cloyne player [...]

Would you swap shirts with these men? Interesting times in Derry with hurling manager Brian McGilligan due to appear in front of a County Board ‘court’ now that the U-21 hurlers have been knocked out of the Championship. McGilligan and former Minor football manager Niall Conway have displeased the Derry Co Board with their unflattering [...]

Tyrone’s beards, now girls be shaving badly. Just like watching Brazil? There has been much speculation in the media in recent weeks on the reasons for Tyrone’s increasingly hirsute appearance in their championship matches. According to one story Mickey Harte, himself no stranger to a bit of facial hair, told an inspirational story at training [...]

Aidan O’Mahony manages to stay on his feet whilst accepting the ‘Diver of the Year’ Award Kerry’s Aidan O’Mahony has only himself to blame for all the opprobium he has attracted since his Oscar winning performance at Croker on Sunday. In the greatest display of theatre seen in headquarters since the launch of the Special [...]

This week, Resident Expert Ger Manas reflects on Davy Fitz’s debut on YouTube with his teamtalk. Inspirational stuff or the usual half-time nonsense? Make up your own mind. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj1cJYFVXu8[/youtube] I see Davy Fitz has made a name for hisself in more ways than one now that he’s had one of his team talks posted up [...]

Like Dublin’s passing and shooting, Pillar will be badly missed Tyrone fans – no more than a couple of hundred – headed to Croke Park on Saturday 16 August more in hope than expectation. Like many great events many more people will claim to have been there than actually were there. Fact is, if you [...]

Been there, seen that, now get the t-shirt Well puc my Salty Balls, if it ain’t time. . . Kill Kenny again. Hey dude let’s get on down to Nowlan Park, for our pilot episode featuring Dessie Fartman, Kenny, Kylle and Dan, with special guest appearance by Chef Óg, Token the Ulsterman and Nurse McSporran, [...]

Cork and Tipp – crossing sticks again The final destination of the Gala Camogie Championship title and the O’Duffy Cup will become a lot clearer on Saturday evening as the places in this year’s All-Ireland final will be decided. A double header of semi finals in Nowlan Park Kilkenny will see 2005 and 2006 winners [...]