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Result and match review – Roscommon beat Tyrone

Davy Burke oversaw Roscommon’s stunning victory over Tyrone, the 2021 All-Ireland champions, in his first league game as manager.

Roscommon with two wins from last  18 Division 1 games had a well-executed win, thanks to three second-half goals from Ciaráin Murtagh, Diarmuid Murtagh, and Ben O’Carroll, as well as strong performances from Niall Daly and the impact of their bench.
Despite a strong wind in the first half and a three-point lead at halftime, Roscommon rallied, with Enda Smith’s passing setting up Ciaráin Murtagh’s goal, which was followed by Diarmuid Murtagh’s and Ben O’Carroll’s.
Despite Tyrone’s efforts to close the gap, Roscommon maintained their cool to secure a sweet victory.

Result and Match review Galway Draw with Mayo

The latest installment of the western rivalry between Galway and Mayo ended in a thrilling draw, as Ryan O’Donoghue struck a stunning equalizer with the last kick of the game. As the clock ticked down, the Tribesmen looked poised to repeat their championship victory of last summer, only to be denied by O’Donoghue’s heroics. With a crowd of 13,654 onlookers, the young Mayo team, led by Kevin McStay, put up a relentless fight to level the score.

In the end, O’Donoghue’s seven-point performance proved to be the difference maker, as he secured a share of the spoils for Mayo in the sixth minute of added time. The result marks the first time since November 1997 that the two sides have finished deadlocked in a league match.

At half-time, Galway held a 1-05 to 1-03 lead, having opened the scoring through Damien Comer and securing a lead through a goal by Matthew Tierney. However, Mayo quickly retook the lead with a spectacular goal by James Carr and further points from O’Donoghue and others. Despite several missed scoring opportunities from Mayo and struggles for Galway against Mayo’s inexperienced defense, the game remained an intense back-and-forth battle.

In the second half, Mayo jumped ahead with three unanswered points, only for Galway to reclaim the lead with a goal from Seán Kelly. However, O’Donoghue’s late equalizer ensured a thrilling conclusion to the match, leaving the western rivalry still very much alive.

Galway led by one goal at halftime, 1-05 to 1-03, after Damien Comer opened the scoring and Matthew Tierney secured the lead.
Mayo quickly retook the lead, thanks to a spectacular goal by James Carr and points from O’Donoghue and others.
Despite Mayo’s missed scoring chances and Galway’s struggles against Mayo’s inexperienced defence, the game remained an intense back-and-forth battle.
Mayo took the lead with three unanswered points in the second half, only for Galway to reclaim the lead with a goal from Seán Kelly.
However, O’Donoghue’s late equaliser ensured a thrilling finish to the match, keeping the western rivalry alive.

Who finished 9/10 for Connacht when they won the Pro 12 final

Definitely a great quiz question for any Connacht fan – Who finished 9/10 for Connacht when they won the Pro12.

The answer is AJ MacGinty  and Matt Healy.

Kieran Marmion started at 9 and was replaced by John Cooney. But Cooney only lasted as a few minutes and Matt Healy played 9 for the last 15 minutes.

Jack Carty had got injured while on holidays so Shane O’Leary was the back up 10 but he replaced Tiernan O’Halloran and AJ MacGinty played the full game.

Kilmacud Crokes counter-objection submitted to CCCC over club final

Following the All-Ireland club football final on Sunday, Kilmacud Crokes and Ulster champions Glen have both filed objections with the Central Competition Controls Committee (CCCC). While Glen’s objection relates to the game’s final play, when Kilmacud Crokes had 16 active players on the field, the Dublin champions have also stated their intention to challenge Glen’s objection. The CCCC is scheduled to meet in the coming hours to discuss both objections and determine the next steps in this ongoing dispute.

We will keep you updated as the story unfolds

 

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Opening weekend disaster as GAAGO app not working

Now that Sky sports has left the market of covering live GAA, GAAGO have more games but unfortunately it won’t work this weekend.

GAAGO STATEMENT

Ahead of the 2023 inter-county season, we’ve been working hard on the GAAGO apps to bring you an improved streaming experience. We’d hoped to have our new updated iOS and Android apps available for you to enjoy the opening weekend of the Allianz Football Leagues but unfortunately the maintenance being carried out needs a little more time so you will not be able to update, login or access content via the apps this weekend.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this, but will be releasing the updated apps within the next 2 weeks. When there is a chance that a minority of customers could have an issue using the app then we can’t stand by releasing it.

The games will be available on website only for the first weekend and we will notify you by email and/or push notification once the new apps have been released. Customers will also be notified as we roll out additional apps to new platforms in the coming months.

Galway v Mayo Division 1 – Stats, Preview & Starting Team’s

GALWAY (SF v Mayo) – C Gleeson; E Kelly, S Kelly, J Glynn; D McHugh, J Daly, D O’Flaherty; P Conroy, C McDaid; P Kelly, M Tierney, J Heaney; R Finnerty, D Comer, D Conneely. Subs: B Power, N Mulcahy, C Sweeney, J Maher, B Mannion, M Barrett, P Cooke, G Davoren, R Monaghan, E Finnerty, O Gallagher.

 

 

Mayo Team

Current Odds are Mayo evens Galway 6/5 with a draw 13/2

Galway’s Allianz Football League campaign will kick off with a strong lineup that includes 11 players who played in last year’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final.

Despite the absence of Footballer of the Year nominee Shane Walsh and defender Liam Silke, the team is poised for a strong performance against Mayo in their Division 1 opener.

Head coach Pádraic Joyce will be without Walsh, who is still recovering from a lengthy club season with Kilmacud Crokes, and defender Kieran Molloy, who has a long-term cruciate injury.

Patrick Kelly will also miss the game due to personal reasons. The team will still feature three Kelly siblings, with captain Seán Kelly at fullback and Eoghan Kelly at midfield.

However, the team will still feature three Kelly siblings, with captain Seán Kelly at full-back, Eoghan Kelly making his NFL debut at corner-back and Paul Kelly at wing-forward. Other notable inclusions include Salthill-Knocknacarra’s Daniel O’Flaherty, who will also be making his league debut at wing-back, and Dessie Conneely and Peter Cooke who recently led Moycullen to a Connacht conquest. With Bernard Power of Corofin returning as a substitute goalkeeper, the team is poised for a strong start to their league campaign. Expectations are high as they look to maintain their Division One status while also aim to make it to the All-Ireland final again.

 

Mayo team news to follow when available

 

Live Scores Available at IrishScores.com

 

 

Armagh v Monaghan Division 1 – Stats, Preview & Starting Team’s

  • Starting team’s as soon as they are available

It’s an all-Ulster showdown as Monaghan takes on Armagh in the opening round of Division 1. Armagh comes into the game as the favourites, with odds at 4/6, while Monaghan is 13/8 and a draw is 15/2.

The match will take place in Castleblayney, a far cry from last year’s league opener in Croke Park, but no less important as both teams aim to maintain their Division One status. Monaghan has just barely held onto their spot in the top tier in the last two years, while Armagh will be looking to get off to a strong start following their impressive 2022 campaign.

The two teams met twice last season, with both fixtures ending in a draw. They also faced off in the 2021 Ulster semi-final, which Monaghan narrowly won. Armagh last defeated their rivals in the first round of the 2021 league, a crucial win in maintaining their topflight status.

In 2022, Monaghan brought Armagh back down to earth after the Orchard County’s strong start to the season, with a 1-7 to 0-10 in the National Football league R3. The teams also couldn’t be separated in the McKenna Cup semi-final, with Monaghan winning on penalties after the game ended 0-15 to 0-15. 25 players saw game time for Armagh, but it was Jemar Hall’s missed penalty that saw Monaghan progress to the final.

As the teams prepare to face off once again, memories of those past games will no doubt be fresh in the minds of players and fans alike. Both Monaghan and Armagh will be looking to put their best foot forward and come out on top in this highly-anticipated all-Ulster clash.

Monaghan will be looking to prove that they are more than just the underdogs, and that they have what it takes to compete with the best in the league. They will be drawing on their recent success against Armagh, and will be looking to use that as motivation to secure a win in this opening round match.

Armagh, on the other hand, will be eager to redeem themselves and show that they are the top team in the league. They will be looking to use the disappointment of their past losses to Monaghan as fuel to come out strong and secure a victory in this opening round match.

The stage is set for an exciting and closely-fought match as Monaghan takes on Armagh in the opening round of Division 1. Both teams will be giving it their all in an effort to come out on top and start the season off on the right foot.

 

 

Shark Hanlon holds back tears as Hewick wins Eclipse award

It’s not often you see Shark Hanlon but after Hewick captured the Eclipse Award for Champion Steeplechaser of America he struggled to hold back the tears. 

Though he ran only once in the U.S., Hewick made the most of the opportunity, running away with American Steeplechasing’s top prize, the Grand National at Far Hills in October. And a few minutes ago, the Irish-bred, bargain-basement $900 purchase was crowned the sport’s 2022 champion, taking home the Eclipse Award for owner TJ McDonald and trainer John “Shark” Hanlon.

Hanlon was in attendance to accept the award for his now eight-year-old star known as “The Peoples’ Champion,” who was ridden to an 11-length victory in the Grand National by Jordan Gainford.

In a brief, but deeply emotional speech, Hanlon choked back tears and called the award “the best moment of my life.”

The two other finalists for the award were Bruton Street-US’ Snap Decision, the only two-time Grade 1 winner of the season, and the magnificent mare, Joseph Fowler’s Down Royal, who beat males twice last year.

Dublin Footballers Return to Division 2 with High Expectations and Key Players

For the first time in 15 years, the Dublin football team is in Division 2 of the Allianz Football League.
They are the favourites to win Division 2, with Derry and Cork coming in second and third, respectively.
The team’s success will be measured by the number of titles they win, not just the Division 2 championship.
Several key players, including Jack McCaffrey, Paul Mannion, and Con O’Callaghan, have returned from injury.
These players have an impact on the overall performance of the team.
Other Division 2 teams, including Kildare, Louth, and Meath, are hoping to see Dublin regress.
However, Dublin’s dominance in the past has not resulted in improvement among other Leinster teams.

Galway to face League opener against Mayo with a few key players missing.

Galway GAA will face a tough challenge against Mayo in Castlebar on Saturday night, as they will be missing at least three key players from last year’s All-Ireland final.

Kieran Molloy of Corofin, who is recovering from a knee injury, Finnian O Laoi of An Spideal, who has relocated to Australia, and All Star corner-back Liam Silke, who has been working as a doctor in New Zealand, will be unable to play.

“It looks like Liam Silke is going to be (staying) in New Zealand for the year, so we won’t be having him, which is a big loss to us,” Tribe boss Padraic Joyce is widely reported to say

Mayo lost a few players, but I believe Liam Silke and Kieran Molloy are a bigger loss for us.

I don’t think people realise how important Molloy was to us last year.

He can play anywhere and is a huge loss for us.

To be fair to Kieran, he is working extremely hard.

Knowing him, he’ll probably defy logic and return sooner than expected.”

In addition, two more players who participated in the loss to Kerry last year have been added.

 

Cillian McDaid, All Star midfielder, and reigning Young Footballer of the Year Jack Glynn are also doubts for the game.

McDaid’s fitness is rated as ’50-50,’ while Glynn has been dealing with a groyne issue that has kept him out of Sigerson Cup action with UL.

Mayo will be without Lee Keegan and AFL player Oisin Mullin as Kevin McStay takes charge for the first time in the league.

Both teams will face difficulties, but it promises to be an exciting match to begin the league season.

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