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independent.ie | Donnchadh Boyle
The London footballer guided by legend Mick O’Connell on trips to KerryLondon's Tighe Barry believes his team will 'surprise a lot of people' in the Tailteann Cup. Photo: SportsfileBarnet isn’t the first place you’d look to find an inter-county footballer but perhaps London’s Tighe Barry was destined to play at the top level. His father’s family hail from Valentia Island where they count the great Mick O’Connell as a neighbour while his cousin is Dublin All-Ireland winner Paul Casey.
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independent.ie | Donnchadh Boyle
Liam Coleman’s Oz stint a boon for Wexford in dealing with new kick-outs: ‘It’s a big part of their game’Liam Coleman of Wexford with the Tailteann Cup at the launch of the Tailteann Cup at Croke Park. Photo: Sam Barnes/SportsfileWexford football captain Liam Coleman hopes his dalliance with the AFL has aided him in adapting quicker to the FRC’s new rules. Coleman was part of a group of talented Irish youngsters who attended extensive trials and combines just before the Covid pandemic.
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independent.ie | Donnchadh Boyle
‘Ulster final win is massive for our confidence’ – Donegal’s match-winner Niall O’DonnellDonegal's Niall O'Donnell in action during the Ulster final. Photo: SportsfileNiall O’Donnell turned out to be Donegal’s match winner in Clones last Saturday night but admitted he thought his chance to feature in the Ulster SFC final had gone. Aaron Doherty’s introduction late in normal time for Oisín Gallen meant Donegal had used their full complement of subs.
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1 month ago |
independent.ie | Colm Keys |Frank Roche |Donnchadh Boyle |Michael Verney
1. The new football rules have helped clean up the game, but what could be done to stop the player rows like what happened between Armagh and Donegal after the final whistle? Colm Keys: Hard to see what can be done in these situations. The end of tight, tense games like this can be a tinderbox, especially if there’s a trigger like a celebration that goads the vanquished.
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1 month ago |
belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Donnchadh Boyle
Influential duo urge Donegal to ‘take the learnings’ from Ulster delight into All-Ireland crusadeDonegal captain Patrick McBrearty lifts the Cup following his side's Ulster Final success over ArmaghNeither Paddy McBrearty nor Jim McGuinness were of a mind to look too far down the line. At the start of 2025, they mapped out their journey to an All-Ireland title. The most direct route was a 10-game passage through an Ulster Final win.
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End of the road for me and the Irish Independent and journalism after 20 years. Thanks to all the players and managers who ever answered a call or a question. Onto something new in comms soon but first a trip to Goodison. https://t.co/sFj8MBhnQd
Forget the row. That was a brilliant game of football. On the blow report here https://t.co/Y1cGWXg9NY
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Looks like Rian O’Neill has travelled with Armagh