Tag: Gaelic Football
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Crossmaglen Stunned as Cullyhanna Triumph in Armagh Semi
Dramatic Armagh SHC Semi-Final Twists Deliver a Weekend of Drama The scene at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh was set for a Crossmaglen triumph, but the Orchard showdown with Cullyhanna delivered a gripping twist in the tail. Crossmaglen, the two-time All-Ireland champions, looked in control early, with Oisín O’Neill striking with blistering early form and…
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Cross Stuns as Slashers Crown Longford Club Championship Title
Overview: A Weekend of Ulster Club Drama The weekend delivered drama across Ulster club football and hurling, with Crossmaglen Rangers pulling off a stunning comeback to power the Crossmaglen–Cullyhanna clash before the Longford Slashers claimed the Longford SHC crown in a hard-fought replay against Wolfe Tones. In Derry, Magherafelt Magherafelt Harps outgunned Glen, while Loughmore-Castleiney…
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Dublin Legend John Small Retires from Inter-County Football After 11 Trophy-Laden Seasons
John Small Announces Retirement from Dublin Senior Football John Small, the Ballymun Kickhams star and a seven-time All-Ireland SFC winner, has confirmed his retirement from inter-county football with Dublin. The 32-year-old veteran, who spent 11 successful seasons with the Sky Blues, is stepping away from the competitive inter-county scene but leaves behind a storied legacy…
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Dublin Legend John Small Announces Retirement from Inter-County Football
John Small Calls Time on an Inter-County Era John Small, a defining figure of Dublin football over more than a decade, has announced his retirement from inter-county football. The Ballymun Kickhams forward, who helped Dublin to unprecedented success in the modern era, confirmed the decision after a standout 11-season spell with the Sky Blues. At…
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Ireland winner Small retires from Dubs
A storied Dublin career comes to a close Dublin football has bid farewell to one of its most durable and decorated servants as John Small, the Ballymun Kickhams defender and seven-time All-Ireland SFC winner, announces his retirement from inter-county football. At 32, Small leaves behind a remarkable resume that mirrors Dublin’s most successful era in…
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Irish Heart, Aussie Heat: The Australasian Gaelic Championships in Willawong
Bringing the Home Field to Willawong In the shade of Willawong’s gum trees and under Brisbane’s blazing sun, a familiar heartbeat echoes the Irish countryside. The Australasian Gaelic Games Championships have arrived, turning a southern corner of Australia into a summer field where hurling and Gaelic football are more than sports—they are a living tie…
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Hurling Hearts Down Under: The Australasian Gaelic Championships Unite Irish Diaspora in Brisbane
Hurling Comes to Willawong: A Home Away From Home Under the bright Queensland sun, the familiar thwack of a leather ball meeting an ash stick echoes the rolling hills of rural Ireland. In Willawong, just south of Brisbane, the Australasian Gaelic Games Championships brought together a vibrant Irish diaspora, 400 players strong from 19 teams…
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Gaelic Spirit, Aussie Sun: Willawong Hosts the Australasian Gaelic Championships
Hurling under the Australian Sun Echoing among the gum trees of Willawong, south Brisbane, the Australasian Gaelic Championships bring the ancient crack of ash on leather into a modern, sun-soaked arena. The hurling and Gaelic football events attract players and fans from across Australia and New Zealand, turning the Brisbane suburb into a temporary home…