Damian Stack

6 days ago | independent.ie | Damian Stack

Kerry stun Kildare with late Joe McDonagh Cup chargeJoe McDonagh Cup: Kildare 0-19 Kerry 1-17Kerry's Oisín Maunsell in action against Kildare's Rian BoranKerry roared back from four points down with less than ten minutes to go to stun Kildare in the opening round of the Joe McDonagh Cup in Newbridge today.

6 days ago | independent.ie | Damian Stack

Oisín Maunsell winner at the death gives Kerry morale boosting Joe McDonagh win over Kildare With ten minutes to go the Kingdom were four points down, but a number of second half subs made all the difference in Newbridge Kerry's corner forward and Captain Oisin Maunsell wins procession ahead of Kildare Rian Boran, Maunsell was on hand to strike the winning score for Kerry during this first round of the McDonagh Cup game played at Cedral St Conleths Park, Newbridge Photo by Seán Brilly Damian...

6 days ago | independent.ie | Damian Stack

Five talking points ahead of Cork and Kerry’s Munster SFC semi-final showdown Daniel O’Mahony faces a big test to perform as well on David Clifford again under the new rules, plus four other talking points Battle lines drawn: John Cleary's Cork and Jack O'Connor's Kerry go to back in the Páirc this Saturday evening Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile Even though it’s a game that’s not really caught the imagination of too many, a game between Cork and Kerry, no matter the venue, will always...

1 week ago | independent.ie | Damian Stack

The St Brendan’s man hurled with the Kingdom with distinction between 2019 and 2024 picking up five Joe McDonagh Cup All Star awards in succession between 2020 and 2024. The Ardfert man was a powerful presence in green and gold, playing either at midfield or more naturally on the half-back line. Following his move last year to O’Loughlin Gaels in Kilkenny there was much speculation about a move to the Marble County at inter-county level too.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Damian Stack

Fourteen starters from the All-Ireland final remain for the Rebels’ first championship clash since last JulyCork senior hurling boss Pat Ryan has made two changes to the side from the Rebels’ National Hurling League Division 1A final triumph earlier this month for Sunday’s Munster round robin showdown with Clare in Cusack Park (2pm). With wing-back Cormac O’Brien of Newtownshandrum ruled out through injury, Blarney’s Mark Coleman returns to the starting fifteen at number 7.