Colm Corrigan

Dundalk

Sports Journalist at LMFM

Radio presenter, Greyhound Racing Commentator Dundalk Stadium, GAA fan, U2 fan. Opinions are my own.

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Hangover from Leinster Final as Louth prove no match for Farney men

1 week ago | lmfm.ie | Colm Corrigan

Louth's All-Ireland SFC campaign got off to the worst possible start in Newbridge on Saturday night, after they were soundly beaten by neighbours Monaghan in the match in Newbridge 1-23 to 4-8. Coming off the back of their Provincial final win over Meath, this was never going to an easy assignment for Ger Brennan's team - and so it proved. Louth struggled from the early stages, giving away an early goal through the impressive Stephen O'Hanlon.
Ryan and Morris back in as Brennan tweaks starting line up

2 weeks ago | lmfm.ie | Colm Corrigan

The Meath team for tomorrow's All-Ireland SFC opener against Cork has been named, and it shows two personnel changes from the side beaten by Louth in the recent Leinster Final. Coming in at left corner back for his first start of the year is Ronan Ryan, while Jordan Morris, who was introduced off the bench the last day after his comeback from injury, returns at right corner forward as an indirect replacement for Keith Curtis.
Shorts now an option after Camogie delegates vote for change

2 weeks ago | lmfm.ie | Colm Corrigan

Camogie players will now have the option to choose to play in skorts or shorts after a motion was passed overwhelmingly in favour of the change at a special meeting at Croke Park on Thursday evening. Of 133 delegates who voted, 98pc voted in favour of allowing players to choose shorts if they want. It follows the recent standoff with the Camogie Association over what girls and women should be allowed wear during games. The rule change comes into effect immediately.
Louth keep winning formula for clash with Farney men

2 weeks ago | lmfm.ie | Colm Corrigan

The Louth team for Saturday night's All-Ireland SFC Group opener against Monaghan down in Newbridge, is the same as the one which started the recent Leinster Final. That means Bevan Duffy starts his second match of the year at wing forward, while Ciaran Keenan is again selected on the bench, having made his return from injury as a second half sub at Croke Park..
Meath v Cork game to have hooter system in play

2 weeks ago | lmfm.ie | Colm Corrigan

The public clock/hooter is set to be operational in every forthcoming All-Ireland senior football game, despite the previous policy of it only applying to TV or streamed matches. The GAA’s Central CCC have confirmed to the Irish Examiner, that this weekend’s Meath v Cork and Armagh v Derry matches will also be subject to the technology - originally they weren't. The clock/hooter was only in use for televised or streamed provincial matches due to logistical and financial reasons.
Shoreman lands first Rás stage in hot conditions

2 weeks ago | lmfm.ie | Colm Corrigan

Britain's Tim Shoreman won the first stage of the Ras Tailteann from Drogheda to Boyle on Wednesday, to take the first leader's yellow jerseyNiall McLoughlin of Connacht cycling sits in second place overallLuke Smith is the highest placed local in the general classification - the Moynalty rider is 39th. He was second in the climb at Loughcrew, and following the finish in Boyle, he spoke with Pat O'Shaughnessy..
Louth boss Brennan guarding against complacency ahead of All-Ireland series..

2 weeks ago | lmfm.ie | Colm Corrigan

Louth Senior team manager Ger Brennan has conceded that his team need to be in the right frame of mind, amid the worry that the recent Leinster Final victory might take it's toll on performances and results in the upcoming All-Ireland series. The Delaney Cup winners start-out on their Sam Maguire journey this Saturday night against Monaghan down in Newbridge, before facing Down in Newry a week later. They finish-off the Group stages 2 weeks later against Clare.
Drogheda front man Davis gets first Ireland U-21 call-up

2 weeks ago | lmfm.ie | Colm Corrigan

Stabannon man Andrew Wogan and Navan native Sam Curtis have both earned recalls to the Ireland Under 21 squad, for next month's friendlies against Croatia and Qatar. In addition, there's a first call-up to the squad for Drogheda United player Warren DavisFormer Drogheda keeper Andrew Wogan, who remains with Stockport County, did a spell on loan with English League North side Marine earlier in the season where he made 10 appearances.
Drogheda all set for Rás start..

2 weeks ago | lmfm.ie | Colm Corrigan

The 70th edition of the Rás Tailteann begins in Drogheda this morning (Wednesday), when the riders will set off from the Slane Road at 12 noon.. Before that, there's the ceremonial start in Drogheda Town Centre at 11.40. The first stage, covering over 155 kilometres, will include Slane, Kilberry, Kells, Drumbaragh, Ballinlough, Oldcastle and Mountnugent. The only category 3 climb on the first day, is just before OldcastleThe finish will be in Boyle in Roscommon.
Game arrangements for Louth U-20s and Meath seniors confirmed

2 weeks ago | lmfm.ie | Colm Corrigan

Croke Park have confirmed details for Louth's upcoming All-Ireland Under 20 Football Championship Final against Tyrone, as well as a starting time for Meath's Round Two match in the All-Ireland SFC series away to Roscommon. Louth's Under 20 clash with title holders Tyrone has been fixed for the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh tomorrow night week (May 28th), with a 7.30 throw-in time.