Maurice Brosnan

6 days ago | irishexaminer.com | Maurice Brosnan

Before the Football Review Committee presented the direction they were taking Gaelic football, they first had to show us what was steering it. Over 7,000 survey responses ranked their top technical skills with a clear top five. The responses were categorised and dissected in an extraordinarily detailed chapter of the FRC’s interim report. Kicking and catching scored highest, with long-range points third. General creative play and goal scoring rounded out the set.

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Maurice Brosnan

As Limerick’s panel endured a punishing running session on the Gaelic Grounds field, manager John Kiely made his way out of the dressing room and began to identify the issues they encountered during the National League. One stood out above all else. “It was a very poor performance really. Just lacked energy,” he said after the defeat to Wexford last March. “Flat as you say, lacked intensity.” Energy. Their secret sauce. That night Kiely spoke about the massive challenge that is ahead of his group.

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Maurice Brosnan

Cork boxer ‘King’ Callum Walsh’s rise through the pro ranks will see him face long-standing contender Elias ‘The Latin Kid’ Espadas in June. Walsh (13-0, 11 KOs) last fought in March when he secured an impressive first-round knockout against Scotland’s Dean Sutherland at Madison Square Garden. It was his third appearance at the iconic boxing venue.

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Maurice Brosnan

Donegal All-Ireland winner Eamon McGee believes All-Ireland champions Armagh are the form team heading into Saturday’s blockbuster Ulster final. In a repeat of the 2024 encounter, Donegal and Armagh meet at St Tiernach’s Park, Clones this weekend. It is anticipated to be a close contest but McGee is concerned at the recent performances by the holders. “Am I confident in Donegal?

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Maurice Brosnan

In the end, they dug it out. Galway manager Pádraic Joyce knows his side could have lost this terrific Connacht final. The joy comes from how they won it. A two-point margin only tells part of the tale. Mayo were eight down at half-time having played against the wind but fought back to draw level with 15 minutes left. Down the stretch, Galway produced the championship-clinching moments. “For me it was a brilliant game of football,” said Joyce post-match. “The way football should be played.