Tuesday 18 January 2022
Fionn O’Hara has also played rugby for the Ireland U18s and Leinster U20s.
Zach Tuohy chats with Maurice Brosnan on the latest episode of The42 GAA Weekly.
‘Aisling McCarthy’s football nous – alongside her hardworking nature – made her an ideal candidate.’
The Red Hands’ Conor McKenna made a name for himself and an impact in Aussie Rules, writes Maurice Brosnan.
Stuart Magee left Belfast as a boy with his family in the 1950s to start a journey that would see him amass over 200 AFL appearances.
Padraig Harrington and Cormac Sharvin were flying the flag across the water.
Cathal McShane’s Tyrone begin their championship today. In a different life, he was an Irish export prototype in Oz.
14 Irish players were on the books of AFLW sides in 2021.
It was a busy day for Irish players in the AFL.
Australia and New Zealand have hosted some of the largest sporting attendances since Covid-19 hit.
The Laois man helped last year’s Grand Finalists win out 77-47.
Contrasting fortunes for the Irish players in the AFL this weekend.
Sarah Rowe’s ‘Pies were narrowly beaten.
The regular season concluded today.
The Dubliners made a huge impact on tactics and culture in the AFL and helped pave the way for generations of Irish hopefuls Down Under.
Brisbane won the big AFLW clash 35-32 against Collingwood.
The Mayo great played a key role as GWS Giants defeated St Kilda.
Blow for the Eagles as Tipp’s Aisling McCarthy helped from the field with a suspected knee injury.
14 players are involved, with seven counties represented across eight clubs.
The Irish language station will show deferred coverage of the games.
Ebony Marinoff set to miss one third of AFL season following tackle on Cork All-Ireland winner.
The 30-year-old this year joined Jim Stynes as the Irishmen in the AFL’s 200 club.
Mark O’Connor on the Irish interest in next Saturday’s AFL Grand Final with his club Geelong after a strange and dramatic season.
Geelong defeated Brisbane Lions in the second AFL preliminary final today.
After today’s win over Collingwood, a Grand Final place will be at stake in next week’s Brisbane Lions clash.
Brid Stack is making the move for the 2021 season.
Port Adelaide ran out 58-42 winners against Zach Tuohy and Mark O’Connor’s side.
The Laois and Kerry duo will be in action for Geelong against Port Adelaide in the first qualifying final.
On Friday, Zach Tuohy became the second Irish player after Jim Stynes to reach the 200 appearance mark in the AFL.
McKenna had six years with the Bombers.
Lauren Magee has become the latest Irish player confirmed for the new AFLW season.
Tuohy and Irish team-mate Mark O’Connor were part of a success that saw Geelong have 60 points to spare over Port Adelaide.
The Kerry and Laois natives featured in Geelong’s 59-point win over St Kilda.
Grace and Niamh Kelly will return to the Eagles after impressing in their debut season.
McKenna helped his side defeat Adelaide Crows 62-59.
Sinéad Goldrick has been offered a second year at Melbourne – the question is whether she will go again.
There are 12 Irish players currently on the books of Melbourne clubs.
McKenna’s club Essendon face Collingwood this Friday night.
The Kerry and Laois players saw their team cruise past Hawthorn in today’s Round 2 clash.
Richmond and Collingwood played out a 36-36 draw this morning at the MCG.
