Ciaran Kennedy

Dublin

Sports Journalist at Freelance

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Sportswriter @the42_ie | email: [email protected] | Author of Richie Bennis: A Game That Smiles | All views mine

Articles

Tyrone to face Dublin, Meath v Galway in All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals

5 days ago | the42.ie | Ciaran Kennedy

THE DRAW FOR the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals was made live on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland by GAA President Jarlath Burns this morning. The four preliminary quarter-final winners were drawn against the winners of the four round-robin groups. Armagh, Monaghan, Tyrone and Meath were in one pot, with Dublin, Galway, Donegal and Kerry in the second. With repeat pairings avoided, Armagh were automatically pitted against Kerry.
'It's Honestly unbelievable' - Aki blown away by Lions support in Dublin

1 week ago | the42.ie | Ciaran Kennedy

BUNDEE AKI’S FIRST experience of a Lions tour was not the full package. The Connacht centre was part of Warren Gatland’s squad in South Africa in 2021, but with Covid restrictions meaning the tour was played out in empty stadiums, the games lacked the vibrancy that make these campaigns such memorable occasions. Last night in Dublin went some way to showing Aki what he can expect in Australia.
Laughs, tears and frustration as Farrell settles into unique demands of Lions job

1 week ago | the42.ie | Ciaran Kennedy

THE PLANE HASN’T even landed in Australia and already we’re getting a genuine insight into how Andy Farrell is running his first Lions tour as head coach. As opening nights go, Friday was an experience that clearly stung Farrell, the first outing for the 2025 Lions ending in a 28-24 defeat to Felipe Contepomi’s brilliant Argentina.
McIlroy recovers from poor start to finish round four off lead at Travelers Championship

1 week ago | the42.ie | Ciaran Kennedy

ENGLAND’S TOMMY FLEETWOOD made two eagles and a birdie in the last six holes Friday to grab a share of the lead with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas at the PGA Travelers Championship. Rory McIlroy made bogeys on three of the first four holes then made birdies on three of the first six on the back nine as he battled to a 71 to stand on five under – four strokes off the leaders.
'There are no excuses, we should have been better'

1 week ago | the42.ie | Ciaran Kennedy

THE SENSE OF frustration was clear on Andy Farrell’s face before he had uttered a single word in his post-match press conference. His first game as Lions head coach, being played at home in Dublin, ended in a 28-24 defeat to a sparkling Argentina team. Test or no test, this was not the tour launch he expected from his players. “Honestly, losing hurts, especially in this jersey,” Farrell said. “So we need to find the solutions pretty quickly and be honest with ourselves.
Defeat doesn't detract from sense Lions should do this more often

1 week ago | the42.ie | Ciaran Kennedy

THE FIRST WAVES of red hit Dublin sometime around Thursday afternoon. Strolling from Aungier Street toward the north side of the city, the pubs and streets were swarming with pockets of red jerseys. Today it lifted another notch, with groups of supporters making a day of it in the city and adding a notably more lively atmosphere to the areas surrounding Lansdowne Road than your typical Ireland matchday experience. Something was brewing.
'If you want to be a Lion, you have to adapt or you'll get left behind'

1 week ago | the42.ie | Ciaran Kennedy

TADHG BEIRNE IS not one of the 14 potential first-time Lions in line to feature against Argentina in Dublin on Friday night [KO 8pm, TG4/Sky Sports], but the Munster and Ireland lock is fully aware the opportunity that lies ahead of him in the coming weeks will have a very different feel to his previous taste of the Lions experience.
'The show is on the road' - Farrell calls for Lions to hit the ground running against Pumas

1 week ago | the42.ie | Ciaran Kennedy

ANDY FARRELL HAS warned his Lions squad to hit the ground running after naming his team for Friday night’s clash with Argentina in Dublin. Some of the group have been together since last week, while others have only joined in recent days after finishing club commitments over the weekend. Yet Farrell has still be able to name a strong team for the Pumas game, as the 2025 Lions look to make a strong start to their campaign.
Argentina name team for Dublin meeting with Lions

1 week ago | the42.ie | Ciaran Kennedy

ARGENTINA HEAD COACH Felipe Contepomi has named his team for Friday’s clash with the British and Irish Lions in Dublin [KO 8pm, TG4/Sky Sports]. Hooker Julian Montoya will captain the Pumas at the Aviva Stadium. Santiago Carreras starts at fullback, with Rodrigo Isgro and Ignacio Mendy completing the back three. Lucio Cinti partners Justo Piccardo in the centre positions. Piccardo starts for the first time, having debuted for Argentina off the bench against Ireland last November.
Keith Wood's son Tom one of five new Munster academy recruits

1 week ago | the42.ie | Ciaran Kennedy

MUNSTER HAVE CONFIRMED five new recruits to the province’s academy squad. Emmet Calvey, Conor Kennelly, Oisín Minogue, Eoghan Smyth and Tom Wood will all join ahead of the 2025/26 season. Tom Wood is the son of former Munster and Ireland player Keith Wood. Tom’s older brother, Gordon, is heading into year two of the Munster academy. Oisín Minogue is a nephew of former Munster player and coach Anthony Foley. Prop Calvey, 20, hails from Clare and is an Ireland U20 international.