Declan Rooney

Galway

Journalist at Irish Times

Sligonian by birth, Galwegian by osmosis

Articles

PREVIEWS: Remaining TG4 All-Ireland SFC quarter-finalists to be decided

1 week ago | ladiesgaelic.ie | Declan Rooney

TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football ChampionshipTHE remaining TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-finalists will be confirmed on Saturday. Champions Kerry, 2024 runners-up Galway, Meath and Dublin are already safely through to the last eight – and Saturday’s remaining round-robin games will determine the four counties who will join them in the knockout phase. A draw will be conducted after play has concluded at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar, where Mayo entertain Cork.
Kerry, Galway, Meath and Dublin book quarter-final spots on busy championship weekend

1 week ago | ladiesgaelic.ie | Declan Rooney

TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship round-up By JOHN FALLONHOLDERS Kerry are safely through to the 2025 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-finals. The Kingdom got the better of Cork at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday to book their place in the last eight. 2024 runners-up Galway are safely through, and also as table-toppers, following their victory over Donegal in Lifford.
Dublin go on goal spree to book quarter-final spot

1 week ago | ladiesgaelic.ie | Declan Rooney

TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football ChampionshipDublin 8-18Leitrim 0-7By Daire WalshHannah Tyrrell and Kate Sullivan both grabbed three goals apiece at Clann Mhuire GFC on Sunday as Dublin booked their spot in the TG4 All-Ireland senior football championship quarter-finals with an emphatic Group 4 victory over Leitrim.
Impressive Galway book home quarter-final spot

2 weeks ago | ladiesgaelic.ie | Declan Rooney

TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football ChampionshipGalway 1-11Donegal 1-2By Darren KellyGalway secured their place in the TG4 All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals as Ailbhe Davoren’s goal before half-time set up this nine point victory over Donegal in Lifford. The Tribeswomen, having already overcome Tipperary, are now guaranteed to finish Group 1 winners and will host their next game in Tuam Stadium.
Goals galore as champions Kerry recover to oust neighbours

2 weeks ago | ladiesgaelic.ie | Declan Rooney

TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football ChampionshipKerry 5-7Cork 2-9By Dan KearneySiofra O’Shea and Danielle O’Leary struck for 2-4 and 1-2 respectively as Kerry produced a super second half to defeat a spirited Cork by seven points at a resplendent but windy Páirc Uí Chaoimh and advance to the quarter-finals of the TG4 All Ireland Championship. Kerry outscored Cork by 4-4 to 0-3 in a power packed second half as the home side couldn’t cope with the All Ireland champions intensity.
Meath book quarter-final spot in difficult weather conditions

2 weeks ago | ladiesgaelic.ie | Declan Rooney

TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football ChampionshipMeath 0-7Kildare 0-4By Deniese O’FlahertyMeath booked their place in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-finals with victory over Kildare in a low-scoring game at Manguard Park. It was a game of two halves. For most of the first half weather conditions were poor with lashing rain and there were, understandably, plenty of mistakes were made by both sides with spilled balls and loose passing.
Wins for Kerry and Galway as other two senior ties finish level on opening weekend

2 weeks ago | ladiesgaelic.ie | Declan Rooney

TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship round-upCompiled by John FallonTHE 2025 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship got underway over the weekend – with holders Kerry getting the better of Mayo in Tralee on Saturday. The Kingdom ran out six-point winners to get the defence of their national crown off to a winning start in Group 2.
Cork dethrone Galway after extra-time in thrilling All-Ireland U14 Platinum final

2 weeks ago | ladiesgaelic.ie | Declan Rooney

All-Ireland U14 Platinum finalCork 5-9Galway 2-13(After extra time)By Anthony NewmanCork were crowned All-Ireland U14 Platinum final winners after a thrilling decider which went to extra-time at Nenagh Éire Óg GAA Club. In a game that was close all through it took a late goal from Nell Kinsella to separate the sides after a great game. It is Cork’s first win at this level since 2019 as they dethroned the defending champions.
Tipperary capture All-Ireland U14 Silver title with win over Cavan

2 weeks ago | ladiesgaelic.ie | Declan Rooney

All-Ireland U-14 Silver finalTipperary 3-8Cavan 1-5By Deniese O’FlahertyTipperary are the All-Ireland U14 Silver champions after defeating Cavan at Kinnegad GAA Grounds. The Premier County took the game to Cavan right from the start and were the hungrier side throughout. Tipperary dominated early proceedings and raced into a five point lead after 18 minutes of play, with Faye O’Dwyer (one free) and Roisin Browne getting two points each.
Sullivan snatches late draw for Dublin in dramatic finish

2 weeks ago | ladiesgaelic.ie | Declan Rooney

TG4 All-Ireland Senior ChampionshipWaterford 1-13Dublin 1-13By Tomás McCarthyA last second equaliser from Kate Sullivan salvaged a dramatic draw for Dublin in a cracking TG4 All-Ireland SFC opener with Waterford in Dungarvan. Despite the absence of top scorer Kellyann Hogan, the Déise led 1-13 to 1-11 with two minutes left. Hannah Power put in a player of the match performance at midfield, captain Emma Murray was magnificent in defence and attack while Bríd McMaugh kicked four points.