Martin Breheny

3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Martin Breheny

‘There are times when fate makes a decision and isn’t for turning’ – Mick O’Dwyer in his own wordsKildare manager Mick O'Dwyer and Kildare captain Glenn Ryan in 1998. Photo: Damien Eagers/SportsfileDuring his long career, Micko was never slow about giving his views on a wide range of matters - here are some of his shrewd observations. “I’m a double addict.

3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Martin Breheny

It’s rare that anyone can be described as the most remarkable person in the history of a sport but where Mick O’Dwyer and Gaelic football is concerned, a very solid case can be assembled to support the claim. From the day he first played for Kerry seniors (October 21, 1956) right up to his death, there was something about ‘Micko’ that made him different.

3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Martin Breheny

Kerry did what they’ve always done – they found a way to win a national title. Mayo, on the other hand, didn’t seem up for the fight once a defensive howler led to Paul Geaney’s 12th-minute goalLong before Gary Lineker became infected with two of the modern world’s most rampant viruses – ego and smugness – he coined an amusing phrase at a time when the German soccer team were notoriously difficult to beat.

1 month ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Martin Breheny

It’s the codology that grates the most, creating a suspicion that we can’t believe half of what we see and anything of what we hear. Instead of the National Football League Finals pumping up the energy ahead of the Championships, it’s as if they have morphed into power-sapping devices left on by mistake. Join the Belfast Telegraph WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with some of Northern Ireland's biggest stories

1 month ago | independent.ie | Martin Breheny

Martin Breheny: Codology around finals participation damages both league and championshipSomething is radically wrong when counties want to avoid a national deciderEvery cloud has a silver lining: Kerry manager Jack O'Connor during the Division 1 match against Galway at Pearse Stadium last weekend. Photo by Brendan Moran/SportsfileIt’s the codology that grates the most, creating a suspicion that we can’t believe half of what we see and anything of what we hear.