Colm Keys

4 days ago | independent.ie | Colm Keys

Colm Keys: New rules but same big stars proving difference when it matters mostKerry's David Clifford celebrates after scoring his goal against Cork on Saturday. Photo: David Fitzgerald/SportsfileWhatever class of performance coaches or psychologists are attached to the Dublin footballers these days must have been baulking at Dessie Farrell’s solo run in his media interview after their five-point defeat to Armagh in Sunday’s second round-robin game.

4 days ago | independent.ie | Colm Keys

Negotiations with counties were ongoing last night over the venues for the final All-Ireland series round-robin games on the weekend after next with Newry and Kingspan Breffni in Cavan emerging as the most likely venues for the Dublin v Derry showdown.

5 days ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Colm Keys

Dublin 0-19 Armagh 0-24A performance of authority and assertiveness from Armagh, what you expect from All-Ireland champions and what was once a staple of the team they were playing. In contrast, there was indecision and waste from Dublin, who registered 18 wides with four more scoring efforts dropping short or, in the case of a Cormac Costello effort in the first-half, striking a post. Not figures you would ever associate with them in the past.

5 days ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Colm Keys

Armagh have guaranteed a place in the All-Ireland quarter-finals but their manager Kieran McGeeney has insisted that competition for places in arguably the strongest inter-county football squad will drive an honest effort in the remaining game against Galway. The All-Ireland Champions showed who’s boss in Croke Park with an emphatic five-point win over Dublin, who hit 18 wides in a performance of poor economy.

5 days ago | independent.ie | Colm Keys

‘They’ll be smarting’ – Kieran McGeeney insists Armagh won’t let up against Galway despite securing All-Ireland quarter-final spot​​​​​Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney after their victory over Dublin at Croke Park. Photo: Dáire Brennan/SportsfileArmagh are guaranteed a place in the All-Ireland quarter-finals but their manager Kieran McGeeney has insisted competition for places – in arguably the strongest inter-county football squad – will drive an honest effort in the remaining game against Galway.