THE FRIGHTENED bleating of a young goat was silenced by a sharp blade as the sun rose on Clew Bay this morning, part of the Mayo faithful’s latest effort to end the long running curse which has sabotaged attempt after attempt to secure the Sam Maguire. “There’s no curse ending ritual we won’t explore,” shared… Read more »
AFTER winning an eleventh Leinster title in a row amid the continuing absence of several All-Ireland winning stars, WWN Sports, alongside its panel of esteemed experts, ask if the Dublin men’s senior footballers are in decline after a less than stellar Leinster final performance. “You know what they say, ’11-in-a-row is a piece of piss’… Read more »
AN UNPARALLELED piece of beautiful art that rivals anything in the Louvre, that’s how head curator of the esteemed Parisian museum described Kyle Hayes’ solo run goal in the Munster Hurling Final yesterday. Taking up the spot previously occupied by the Mona Lisa, the goal will be displayed and played on a constant loop on… Read more »
FINALLY putting an end to speculation about his inter-county football career, Stephen Cluxton has confirmed he has stepped away from the game he loves to pursue something he loves that bit more, stand up comedy. “It’s a passion I’d have for a long time, it’s just in my nature I guess to laugh and joke,… Read more »
A COMMITTEE convened by 20 county panels from around the country aimed at tackling the unfair advantages seemingly afforded to the Dublin senior football team has outlined a list of possible suggestions including reducing the number of Dublin players on the pitch, and an ‘every point is a goal’ effect that kicks in if the… Read more »
RECORD losses of €34.1 million in a pandemic ravaged financial year of 2020 has forced the GAA to go back to its local roots for the mother of all fundraising drives. Fearing no number of glitzy sponsors can plug the gap in revenue, the GAA has pinned its hope on utilising the age old club… Read more »
THE easily-fooled Limerick hurling team have headed home from Croke Park after their opponents Waterford smartly allowed them to win the almost-certainly-cursed Liam McCarthy Cup yesterday, guaranteeing a year of misfortune and woe for the Treaty county while the Déise boys enjoy another 12 months of prosperity and good fortune. “Well done lads, we fooled… Read more »
IN YET another example showcasing how the trying year that is 2020 has brought the generous spirit out in so many people, one Waterford chef is to make the Limerick hurling panel a meal free of charge ahead of their All-Ireland final appearance on Sunday. “It’s just a nice selfless gesture I suppose, I thought… Read more »
TAKING advantage of teams now being given special permission to have their full panel in attendance at Croke Park, Cavan have hit upon a scheme which could see them even up the odds between them and overwhelming favourites Dublin, who are in search of 6-in-a-row. “Shut up and say nothing,” argued Cavan manager and former… Read more »
WATERFORD hurling management has confirmed it will not be partaking in the All Ireland final in December, stating that the team and county are happy enough as is, thanks. Following an amazing comeback beating Kilkenny by 4 points on Saturday, coaches and players agreed that just beating the Cats in Croke Park was all the… Read more »