Friday 30 October 2020
Cork will now play Limerick in next Monday’s semi-final.
It was a contrasting day for the Connacht rivals.
Bevan Duffy says it’s unfair to put amateur athletes under pressure to play matches.
Conor McKenna scored 1-2 and set-up 1-1 on his first senior appearance for his county.
Terry Hyland’s side withdrew from their Division 3 clash with Down over the weekend.
The last round of games are scheduled to take place next weekend.
Fermanagh football boss Ryan McMenamin was critical of the GAA as his Covid-hit side were relegated.
Jonathan Curran won an All-Ireland under Mickey Harte in 2008.
Here’s some of the day’s main hurling talking points.
Jame Brennan and Ryan McHugh were central as Donegal deservedly defeated Mickey Harte’s men in Division 1.
Cathal Murray’s Tribe beat Wexford in a clash that threw up 8-26.
There were key football league fixtures on around the country today.
Tipperary ace Aishling Moloney told The42 it’s something she’s ‘wanted to do for a few years’ – though her debut was certainly a mixed one.
Fergal Conway scored a second-half goal for Jack O’Connor’s side.
Mayo hit 2-17 in a remarkable first-half display in the Division 1 tie.
Cork play Kerry tomorrow evening in Munster U20 quarter-final.
Inter-county GAA returned with the Cork and Louth managers grappling with a new reality yesterday.
Dessie Farrell was speaking after Dublin’s win over Meath last night.
Plus, how the Big Six came to be the top half-dozen dogs.
Back with a bang: Aimee Mackin inspired the Orchard county to a third decider in-a-row.
Elsewhere, John Heslin starred for Westmeath, Wickow hit 7-11 and Niall Carew’s Carlow reign started on a high.
Dean Rock’s 1-8 brought him past Jimmy Keaveney to become Dublin’s all-time leading scorer.
Matthew Tierney scored 0-6 for the winners in Limerick while Matthew Cooley kicked 0-4.
David Clifford was once again one of the stars of the show as the Kingdom were three-point winners.
Páirc Uí Chaoimh hosted today’s game.
The 2019 intermediate champions enjoyed a memorable debut in the top tier, while the Cats opened their 2020 O’Duffy Cup bid with a win.
County teams are back in action after a seven-month layoff.
Dublin completed a late turnaround to seal a place in their second successive football decider at the grade.
‘One of the main reasons for playing has always been the joy and excitement it brings my family and friends but in these circumstances, it would do anything but that.’
Ben Cunningham scored 0-9 as the Cork minor team defeated Clare today.
The Royals have also shown their hand for this evening’s league clash at Parnell Park.
Geelong defeated Brisbane Lions in the second AFL preliminary final today.
Let coaches know how much they’re appreciated, because the importance of participation in sport for young people has never been more clear.
The Connacht side say a number of players are waiting for test results.
Galway’s Emma Helebert speaks to The42 ahead of the All-Ireland camogie championship.
The Allianz Leagues return this weekend after a seven-month hiatus.
Almost a quarter of surveyed players, meanwhile, said they didn’t want the season to proceed.
How closely have you been paying attention to the sports headlines this week?
Limerick goalkeeper and city hospital-based doctor Donal O’Sullivan is this week’s guest on the Warriors podcast.
A number of the player’s team-mates are also now self-isolating, with tomorrow’s last-four tie against Galway set to go ahead.
