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Limerick SHC: Semi-final Preview, Betting, Where to watch

We have reached the business end of the Limerick SHC as the four best hurling teams face off in the semi-finals

Both Limerick semi-finals will be streamed live by Limerick GAA TV, in conjunction with Sporting Limerick’s partner company, Stream Sport Ireland.

This year’s final four teams exactly match those from last year. Don and Na Piarsaigh were the two victors that ended up contesting the final.

Last year’s finalists also qualified automatically for the penultimate round after they finished top of their groups in the previous stage. Instead, Kilmallock and Patrickswell took a much tougher route to the semis.

Kilmallock only beat South Liberties by four points in a high-scoring, enthralling encounter in the Gaelic Grounds last Sunday. The game ended with an astonishing scoreline of 1-33 to 5-17 to Kilmallock.

Patrickswell’s match was not as eventful but even higher as they edged out Adare by 0-20 to 0-18.

It will be interesting to see if the extra week of hurling will have tired the teams out or will it have given them some much-needed courage.

Limerick SHC semi-final fixtures:

Doon v Kilmallock – 14:00, Sunday 10th October – Gaelic Grounds

Probable Starting Teams

Doon

N/A

Kilmallock

B. Hennessy; L. English, M. O’Loughlin, D. Joy; P. O’Brien, C. O’Connor, P. O’Loughlin (c); R. Hanley, A. Costello; M. Houlihan, O. O’Reilly, D. Woulfe; G. Mulcahy, G. O’Mahony, K. O’Donnell.

Betting

Doon 8/13

Draw 8/1

Kilmallock 13/8

 

Na Piarsaigh v Patrickswell – 16:00, Sunday 10th October – Gaelic Grounds

Probable Starting Teams

Na Piarsaigh

K. Ryan; C. King, C. Houlihan, K. Kennedy; M. Foley, R. Lynch, E. McEvoy; W. O’Donoghue, T. Grimes; S. Long, D. Dempsey, C. Boylan; W. Henn, K. Downes, K. Dempsey.

Patrickswell

B. Murray; J. Flynn, N. Foley, S. O’Brien; T. Nolan, D. Byrnes (c), J. Considine; C. Carroll, M. Carmody; J. Gillane, C. Lynch, J. Kelleher; T. O’Brien, A. Gillane, J. Kirby.

Betting

Na Piarsaigh 4/9

Draw 10/1

Patrickswell 2/1

 

Limerick SHC Outright Betting

Na Piarsaigh 4/6

Patrickswell 7/2

Doon 4/1

Kilmallock 15/2

 

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Ireland level ODI series with Zimbabwe as Paul and Lewis shine

Ireland brought their four-game One Day International series level on Thursday after a strong win over Zimbabwe, who had beaten them in the first ODI of the series – their first-ever ODI.

Ireland played a much-improved game compared to their previous match as Leah Paul and Gaby Lewis combined for a century to begin proceedings.

Zimbabwe’s target of 286 was too much for the side in their second competitive ODI as they tasted defeat in the format for the first time, losing by 80 runs.

Josephine Nkomo stood out for the hosts with an unbeaten 70 being the highlight of their batting.

Paul and Lewis gave the Irish side 135 runs before their first wicket came – Lewis was bowled out by Nkomo in the 25th over, giving the partnership a run rate of five per over.

Their performances were much better than the first test when the Irish opening partnership was much less successful, only managing 28 runs in 8.2 overs before Paul walked.

Replacement Amy Hunter was gone just moments later but Ireland did not drop a third wicket until they had passed the 200-run mark.

Paul was the fourth to fall, walking after her 95 runs from 118 balls helped the side to 219 overall with less than ten runs to go.

Ireland finished their 50 overs of batting with 286/7 to their name.

Zimbabwe could only manage to get 21 runs from their opening duo before their first batter was removed and already had five out by the end of the 25th over.

Josephine Nkomo’s 70 from 86 balls helped the side pass 200 but lacklustre numbers put up by everyone else in the squad meant it was not enough.

Captain Mary-Anne Musonda, who had scored an unbeaten ton to lead her side to victory on Tuesday, managed a measly four runs from 17 balls.

The two teams are now level in the series with two more games to go, with the final two fixtures set to be played on Saturday, October 9 and Monday, October 11.

Tyrone dominate PwC All-Star nominations with 15

Tyrone’s stunning end to the football season continues as the Red Hand County is the dominant presence with a full house of 15 names on the PwC All-Star football nominations for 2021 announced today. 

There is an impressive spread of 11 different counties listed in the nominations, but it’s the  Red Hand’s grip on football that remains the talking point. Goalkeeper Niall Morgan and midfielders Conn Kilpatrick and Brian Kennedy are joined by seven contenders in defence and five men named in contention in the attack. 

The O’Neill County will also have a strong interest in the overall awards. A vote from among the ranks of inter-county players will choose between Tyrone All-Ireland winning heroes  Conor Meyler and Kieran McGeary as well as Mayo powerhouse Lee Keegan for the PwC  GAA/GPA Footballer of the Year award. 

Last year Oisín Mullin was the PwC GAA/GPA Young Footballer of the Year. The Mayo defender is again shortlisted in 2021, where he is joined by Galway star Matthew Tierney and Tyrone ace Darragh Canavan on the shortlist. 

Defeated All-Ireland finalists Mayo have eight nominations vying for a place on every line of the final 15.

Munster champions Kerry have seven All-Star nominations, including brothers David and Paudie  Clifford. 

After their historic run of six All-Ireland titles in a row ended last summer, Leinster champions Dublin have five nominations. There are three contenders from Monaghan and  Orchard County brothers Oisín and Rían O’Neill represent Armagh. 

Cork’s Seán Meehan, Kildare’s Daniel Flynn, Donegal’s Michael Langan, Eoin Cleary from  Clare and Galway’s Shane Walsh complete the list of 45 nominations for an All-Star. 

Congratulating the nominees, Uachtarán CLG Larry McCarthy said: “I want to salute all of those players who have been selected on the shortlist for the PwC All-Stars and also the players nominated for the PwC Footballer and Young Footballer of the Year awards.

“The competition to make it to the final list of 45 nominees was considerable after an exceptional football championship.

“This is a great honour and one that will be celebrated by the players; their families and clubs.

“The ongoing support of PwC for this illustrious awards scheme is greatly appreciated and I look forward to the deliberations around the final 15 to add to the rich All-Star history stretching back to 1971.” 

Feargal O’Rourke, Managing Partner, PwC, said: “2021 marks the 50th anniversary year of the All-Star Awards, which for five decades have recognised excellence and commitment both on and off the field.

“Congratulations to the 45 footballers who have been nominated for the 2021 PwC All-Stars from everyone at PwC.

“Their stellar performances have allowed us to enjoy a superb championship, despite the challenging year.

“These well-deserved  nominations are a testament to their abilities, both individually and as part of a team.” 

Tom Parsons, GPA CEO congratulated all of the nominees saying: “These 45 nominees represent the thousands of inter-county players across the country, male and female, who again gave us some light in an otherwise dark year because of the ongoing pandemic.

“I  want to salute every one of those players for their efforts and thank them for their commitment and for the entertainment that they provided for us all. To the nominees,  congratulations.

“To be recognised for your individual performances within a team environment is special. And to those players in the running to become the PwC Footballer and Young Footballer of the Year, the very best of luck.

“Thank you too, to the selection  committee for your work in whittling down so many outstanding players to this shortlist.”  

The nominations were chosen by a panel of Gaelic Games correspondents from across,  print, radio, TV and digital media, chaired by Uachtarán CLG Larry McCarthy. 

The PwC All-Stars for Football 2021 will be announced live on the night of the awards which will be held on December 10.

The presentation will take place in a televised ceremony that will be in line with Covid-19 restrictions and will be confirmed in due course.

PwC All-Stars Football nominations 2021 

Goalkeepers 

Rob Hennelly (Mayo) 

Rory Beggan (Monaghan) 

Niall Morgan (Tyrone) 

Defenders 

Padraig Hampsey, Peter Harte, Michael McKernan, Ronan McNamee, Kieran McGeary, Conor Meyler Frank Burns (all Tyrone) 

Stephen Coen, Patrick Durcan, Lee Keegan, Padraig Ó Hóra (all Mayo) 

Tom O’Sullivan, Gavin White, Brian Ó Beaglaoich (all Kerry) 

Michael Fitzsimons, Brian Howard (all Dublin) 

Seán Meehan (Cork) 

Ryan McAnespie (Monaghan) 

Midfielders 

Brian Kennedy, Con Kilpatrick (all Tyrone) 

Matthew Ruane (Mayo) 

David Moran (Kerry) 

Oisín O’Neill (Armagh) 

Brian Fenton (Dublin) 

Forwards 

Mattie Donnelly, Conor McKenna, Niall Sludden, Darren McCurry, Cathal McShane (all Tyrone) David Clifford, Paudie Clifford, Sean O’Shea (all Kerry) 

Tommy Conroy, Ryan O’Donoghue (all Mayo) 

Cormac Costello, Ciaran Kilkenny (all Dublin)

Jack McCarron (Monaghan) 

Daniel Flynn (Kildare) 

Michael Langan (Donegal) 

Rian O’Neill (Armagh) 

Eoin Cleary (Clare) 

Shane Walsh (Galway)  

PwC GAA/GPA Footballer of the Year 

Lee Keegan (Mayo), Conor Meyler (Tyrone), Kieran McGeary (Tyrone) 

PwC GAA/GPA Young Footballer of the Year nominees 

Matthew Tierney (Galway) 

Oisin Mullin (Mayo) 

Darragh Canavan (Tyrone) 

Donegal SFC Round 8 fixtures and QF draw info

The final round of league fixtures in the 2021 Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Senior Championship, or Donegal SFC, is set to take place this weekend and information on the draw for the quarter-finals of the competition has been released.

Seven of the eight final round league fixtures in this year’s Donegal SFC take place on Saturday, October 9 at 3 pm.

Each of these seven games have a bearing on which clubs progress to the knock-out phases of the championship and which go through to the relegation semi-finals.

On Sunday, Kilcar will take on Gaoth Dobhair in Towney with both teams already guaranteed quarter-final berths.

When Is The Draw?

The draw for the quarterfinals will take place in Áras Aodh Ruadh, Father Tierney Park, Ballyshannon at approximately 5:45 pm on Saturday following the conclusion of the seven matches.

It will be live on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta and it is also expected to be streamed on the official Donegal Facebook page.

The draw will be random but with a key difference between the two sets of quarter-finals.

In the championship knock-out phases, repeat fixtures are excluded – thus, for example, Kilcar cannot meet Gaoth Dobhair.

This restriction will not be in force for the relegation play-offs and repeat fixtures can be played.

The draw for the semi-finals of the Championship – Senior, Senior Reserve, Intermediate and Intermediate Reserve will also take place.

Fixtures

Michael Murphy Sports Senior A Football Championship – Round 4

Sat, 9 Oct, Moyle Park Milford v St Nauls 15:00, Enda McFeely

Sat, 9 Oct, The Bridge, St Michaels v Na Cealla Beaga 15:00, Connie Doherty

Sat, 9 Oct, The Burn Road, Termon v Sean MacCumhaill, 15:00. Jimmy White

Sat, 9 Oct, Gaelic Park, Realt na Mara v Naomh Ádhamhnáin, 15:00, Shane Toolan

Sat, 9 Oct, Páirc Taobhoige, Gleann Fhinne v Four Masters, 15:00, Val Murray

Sat, 9 Oct, Páirc Naomh Columba, Gleann tSúilí v Naomh Conaill 15:00, James Connors

Sat, 9 Oct, Fr Tierney Park, Aodh Ruadh v Ard an Ratha 15:00, Shaun McLaughlin

Sun,10 Oct, Páirc Tamhnaigh, Cill Chartha v Gaoth Dobhair 15:00, Jimmy White

Vlahovic rejects new contract with Arsenal move on the cards

Fiorentina’s demanding striker Dusan Vlahovic has rejected a contract extension at the club intensifying rumors of a move away

Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso has confirmed to the press that Vlahovic and his agent have not accepted any of the club’s contract extensions so far.

It is still very early in the season so the owner has said that they will try to find ‘feasible, appropriate solutions’ to his negotiations.

The Serbian international has shown some great quality this year at the club. The Gunners already showed interest in the forward with rumours in the summer that they would attempt to buy him.

Italian reporter Fabrizio Romano made his opinion clear that he did not think the deal would go through. This will still not stop Arsenal from trying to complete the deal this January or summer.

Vlahovic is a 21-year-old Serbian forward that has spent three years at the Florence club. Standing at just under 6’3”, he has proved to be a problem for many defenders in Serie A.

So far this year he has scored four league goals and got an assist in seven games. This puts him on track to equal his tally of 21 goals last season.

The left-footed striker has an estimated value of €42 million but most Premier League clubs will try to get him for cheaper. With only a year and a half left on his contract, Fiorentina will want to get their money’s worth by the end of this year.

 

Arsenal is still on the hunt for a new star striker. So far this season, Mikel Arteta has made it clear that Alexandre Lacazette is not in the club’s long-term plans.

The Gunners will now want a decent replacement for the 30-year-old Frenchman. Reports have said that the club is also interested in signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ollie Watkins.

For now, Arteta will focus on the team he has at the moment to get a high finish in this year’s league.

To read more in-depth and up-to-date Arsenal and Premier League football club news, click here.

Andy Moran confirmed as Leitrim Manager

Former Mayo captain Andy Moran has been confirmed as the new manager of the Leitrim senior football team.

The 2017 Player of the Year and two-time All-Star has agreed to take over from Terry Hyland today.

This will be Moran’s first major stint in Senior inter-county management after weeks of rumours and speculation that he would finally delve into management.

Moran is currently stationed as player-manager for Senior club Ballaghaderreen, who last played in the Mayo club championship last weekend, defeating Balla 3-10 to 1-15 in Ballaghaderreen.

Moran will be joined by fellow Ballaghadereen GAA man Mike Solan as Assistant Manager, while former Leitrim players Barry McWeeney and James Glancy will join the backroom staff as selectors.

Currently relegated back down to Division 4 in 2020 after former manager Terry Hyland guided Leitrim to their first promotion up to Division 3 back in 2019, where they won their first five games of the Allianz League before ultimately lost the league decider in Croker Park 0-20 to 0-16 to Derry.

Making his senior county debut in 2004, Moran has won eight Connacht titles and two Allianz Leagues in his 16-year inter-county career, which also saw him contest in six All-Ireland finals from 2004 to 2017.

Andy Moran confirmed as Leitrim Manager

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Mayo GAA Round 3 Fixtures – Senior, Intermediate and Junior Club Championship

Mayo GAA Round 3 Fixtures – Senior, Intermediate and Junior Club Championship

The 2021 Mayo GAA club championship season is underway, with round 3 for Senior, Intermediate and Junior clubs set to begin on Friday the 15, Saturday the 16th and finally Sunday the 17th of October to finish up the group stages of this years club championship.

Below are all the fixtures, times and locations for all games this weekend.

Connacht Gold Senior Championship

Round 1

Group 1

Ballintubber v Claremorris – 17th of October – 2 pm – Hollymount

Davitts v Ballina Stephenites – 17th of October – 2 pm – Fr O’Hara Park

Group 2

Belmullet v Aghamore – 16th of October – 2 pm – James Stephens Park, Ballina

Knockmore v Charlestown Sarsfields – 16th of October – 2 pm – Breaffy

Group 3

Ballaghaderreen v Castlebar Mitchels – 15th of October – 8 pm – Aghamore

Balla v Westport – 16th of October – 2 pm – Crossmolina GAA Club

Group 4

Garrymore v Breaffy – 16th of October – 8 pm – Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence

The Neale v Kiltane – 17th of October – 2 pm – Munnelly Park

Egan Jewellers Intermediate Championship 

Group 1

Parke v Swinford – 16th of October – 2 pm – Kiltimagh GAA Club

Bohola Moy Davitts v Bonniconlon – 17th of October – 12 pm – Parke GAA Pitch

Group 2

Hollymount-Carramore v Burrishoole – 16th of October – 3 pm – Ray Prendergast Memorial Park

Mayo Gaels v Lahardane – 17th of October – 2 pm – Westport

Group 3

Ardnaree v Kilmaine – 17th of October – 1 pm – Robert McCallion Memorial Pitch

Kiltimagh v Louisburgh – 17th of October – 1 pm – Knockmore GAA Club

Group 4

Ballyhaunis v Castlebar Mitchels – 17th of October – 12 pm – Davitts GAA Club

Ballinrobe v Crossmolina Deel Rovers – 17th of October – 3 pm – Balla GAA Club

TF Royal Hotel and Theatre Junior Championship

Group 1

Ardagh v Kilmeena – 17th of October  – 3 pm – McGovern Park

Tuar Mhic Eadaigh v Kilfian – 17th of October – 3 pm – Foxford

Group 2

Achill v Kilmovee – 16th of October – 4 pm – Achill

Cill Chomain v Bye

Group 3

Ballycastle v Moygownagh – 17th of October – 1 pm – Lacken

Shrule Glencorrib v Eastern Gaels – 17th of October – 1 pm –  Garrymore

Group 4

Islandeady v Ballycroy – 16th of October – 4 pm – Islandeady

Killala v Bye

Mayo GAA Round 3 Fixtures – Senior, Intermediate and Junior Club Championship

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Liam Scales has been called up for Ireland’s World Cup qualifiers

Celtic defender Liam Scales has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the matches against Azerbaijan and Qatar

The 23-year old defender has been called up in place of Swansea City defender Ryan Manning who had to withdraw from the squad with injury.

Scales linked up with the squad before departure to Baku, Azerbaijan on Wednesday and will be available for the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifier on Saturday, October 9 as well as the international friendly against Qatar on Tuesday, October 12.

 

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has also spoken in a press conference about the recent news that striker Callum Robinson has chosen not to be vaccinated for the Covid-19 virus.

When asked if he would drop the player due to this, Kenny thought that it would be ‘radical’ and said he would not at this time.

Speaking to the press Robinson, explained his decision: “It’s obviously annoying that I’ve caught it twice but I haven’t been vaccinated. Further down the line I could change my mind and want to do it, but at this moment in time I haven’t been vaccinated.”

Republic of Ireland Squad v Azerbaijan / v Qatar

Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu (Portsmouth, on loan from Manchester City), Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth).

Defenders: Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur), Cyrus Christie (Fulham), Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Andrew Omobamidele (Norwich City), Nathan Collins (Burnley), Liam Scales (Celtic).

Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Anderlecht), Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Harry Arter (Nottingham Forest), Jamie McGrath (St. Mirren), Jason Knight (Derby County).

Attackers: Callum Robinson (West Bromwich Albion), Aaron Connolly (Brighton and Hove Albion), James Collins (Cardiff City), Daryl Horgan (Wycombe Wanderers), Adam Idah (Norwich City), Troy Parrott (MK Dons, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Will Keane (Wigan Athletic), Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United).

To read more in-depth and up-to-date Ireland and international football news, click here.

Meath GAA board votes against seventh year for McEntee

Meath GAA Andy McEntee

Andy McEntee’s time as Meath manager looks set to end after the executive of the county board voted against keeping McEntee for a seventh year since taking the job.

McEntee has been in charge of the Royals since 2016 and had agreed to a three-year contract in 2019, which was subject to review after two years.

The Meath Chronicle have reported that the executive voted eight/seven against McEntee staying on for the final year of his current contract.

Clubs will now vote on the decision but there is no date for a full county board meeting yet and the executive’s lack of faith in the former Meath minor football manager may prove damning.

McEntee succeeded Mick O’Dowd in the senior managerial role and took his side to two Leinster Senior Football Championship finals in back-to-back years (2019 and 2020).

The county reached Division One of the National Football League in 2019 but suffered a two-point loss to Donegal in the Division Two final.

However, the side only lasted one season at the top of the league pyramid, returning to Division Two for 2021 following a winless season in the top tier.

This year, Meath missed out on promotion after a three-point defeat to Kildare and failed to reach the Leinster final, despite a strong second-half against Dublin in the semi-final.

McEntee’s team were 11 points down at half-time to the then All-Ireland champions but had reduced the deficit to three by the final whistle.

Liam Byrne’s appearance against Mayo in the league in May made him the 75th player to play for the county under McEntee.

The inter-county manager previously led the Royals’ minors to the All-Ireland minor football final in 2012 and had managed Dublin club Ballyboden St. Enda’s when they won the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship in 2016 before taking the senior job with his native county.

Ulster v Benetton – Preview, Team News, Odds, Where To Watch

Ulster and Benetton will put their winning starts to the season on the line on Friday, October 8, with the Ulstermen having picked up bonus-point victories in each of their opening two matches of the United Rugby Championship.

The Irish province have not been beaten by Italian opponents since losing to Zebre in September 2017 and their only previous defeat to Benetton came back in 2011.

Benetton have never won the opening three matches of the season but neither have they won a game outside Italy since March 2020.

Their last clash with an Irish province ended in a 20-12 home win against Connacht but the Rainbow Cup winners have never won successive matches against Irish opponents.

Ulster have no new injury concerns ahead of their second clash with Italian opposition in two weeks.

Stuart McCloskey (hamstring) and Jordi Murphy sustained recent injuries in training and are currently unfit for selection.

Jacob Stockdale (ankle) and Rob Lyttle (back) also sustained recent training ground injuries and will have their fitness for selection monitored through the coming week.

Cormac Izuchukwu and Luke Marshall remain out with knee injuries while winger Robert Baloucoune recovers from a groin injury.

Captain Iain Henderson is sidelined with a thumb injury while former Leinster prop Jack McGrath is working his way to full fitness after a hip injury.

Kieran Treadwell is still sidelined with the shoulder injury he picked up during pre-season and is currently working his way back into contention.

Team News

Ulster

(15-9) Will Addison, Craig Gilroy, James Hume, Stewart Moore, Ethan McIlroy, Billy Burns, Nathan Doak;

(1-8) Andrew Warwick, Rob Herring, Tom O’Toole, Alan O’Connor, Sam Carter (Capt.), Matty Rea, Nick Timoney, David McCann.

Replacements: Brad Roberts, Callum Reid, Ross Kane, Mick Kearney, Sean Reidy, David Shanahan, Mike Lowry, Ben Moxham.

Benetton

(15-9) 15 Rhyno Smith *, 14 Ratuva Tavuyara (47), 13 Marco Zanon (42), 12 Tommaso Benvenuti (119), 11 Luca Sperandio (64), 10 Leonardo Marin (2), 9 Callum Braley (15).

(8-1) 8 Braam Steyn (88), 7 Michele Lamaro (c) (24), 6 Giovanni Pettinelli (48), 5 Federico Ruzza (73), 4 Irné Herbst (64), 3 Ivan Nemer (18), 2 Corniel Els (12), 1 Federico Zani (54).

Replacements: 16 Tomas Baravalle (54), 17 Cherif Traoré (72), 18 Tiziano Pasquali (85), 19 Marco Lazzaroni (113), 20 Sebastian Negri (50), 21 Lorenzo Cannone (2), 22 Luca Petrozzi (20), 23 Luca Morisi (85).

Odds

Ulster 1/8

Draw 25/1

Benetton 5/1

Where To Watch

The game will kick-off at 7:35 pm BST and will be available to watch live on Premier Sports, SuperSport and URC TV.

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