Michael Verney

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Horse Racing and GAA Correspondent at Irish Independent

GAA/Racing scribe @IndoSport, present The IndoGAA pod, regular contributor to @OurGameHQ, dabble a bit with the small ball. Views are mine and all mine

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Donegal’s Shane O’Donnell explains how home comforts are allowing him to flourish

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Michael Verney

Home is where the heart is for Donegal attacker Shane O’Donnell but it has also helped to provide the gateway for his inter-county breakthrough. O’Donnell was based in the capital for four years during his studies in DCU and that made county life challenging, with the St Eunan's, Letterkenny attacker even stepping away from the squad to “be selfish and look after my own body”.
‘I’ll definitely give it a go until I’m at least 70’ - Tony McNamara (69) still playing soccer with no plans to retire

1 week ago | independent.ie | Michael Verney

‘I’ll definitely give it a go until I’m at least 70’ – Tony McNamara (69) still playing soccer with no plans to retireTony McNamara (69) shows age is no barrier with record-breaking goalWhat Tony McNamara has achieved on the soccer pitch deserves to be publicised, especially as the 69-year-old has no interest in quitting yet.
Donegal’s Shane O’Donnell explains how home comforts are allowing him to flourish

1 week ago | independent.ie | Michael Verney

Donegal’s Shane O’Donnell explains how home comforts are allowing him to flourishDonegal footballer Shane O'Donnell at the national launch of the All-Ireland SFC series. Photo: Sam Barnes/SportsfileHome is where the heart is for Donegal attacker Shane O’Donnell but it has also helped to provide the gateway for his inter-county breakthrough.
‘Every team has their different challenges and for us, it’s to go to Croker and win a game’ - Kildare manager Brian Flanagan

1 week ago | independent.ie | Michael Verney

It's a small step but Kildare football boss Brian Flanagan hopes that edging out Offaly in a pressurised scenario might be just what the Lilies ordered as they bid to turn around their miserable record in Croke Park.
Saturday double-header in Croke Park for Dublin against Cork and Limerick as weekend GAA dates and times confirmed

1 week ago | independent.ie | Michael Verney |Frank Roche

Latest | Saturday double-header in Croke Park for Dublin against Cork and Limerick as weekend GAA dates and times confirmedAll-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals, SHC last eight and Tailteann Cup semi-final dates, times and venues confirmed for this weekendJohn Small of Dublin in action against Dan Higgins of Derry during the All-Ireland SFC round 3 match at Páirc Esler in Newry, Down.
Waterford bus goes AWOL, Saturday silence and McEntee departs - things you may have missed from a chaotic GAA weekend

1 week ago | independent.ie | Michael Verney

Waterford bus goes AWOL, Saturday silence and McEntee departs – things you may have missed from a chaotic GAA weekendTony McEntee stepped down as Sligo boss following the defeat to Fermanagh on Saturday. Pic: Sam Barnes/SportsfileIt was another busy GAA weekend as the SFC reached the end of its group stage and the line-up for the All-Ireland minor final was confirmed. But here’s four things you might have missed.
‘If they want the Joe McDonagh Cup teams in, they have to give them time’ - Brian Dowling rues Kildare’s six-day turnaround

1 week ago | independent.ie | Michael Verney

‘If they want the Joe McDonagh Cup teams in, they have to give them time’ – Brian Dowling rues Kildare’s six-day turnaroundKildare manager Brian Dowling during the All-Ireland SHC defeat to Dublin at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/SportsfileBrian Dowling knew what was coming with just six days to prepare for Dublin's arrival to Newbridge but he hailed his Kildare charges as their remarkable season came to a close on Saturday afternoon.
Dublin spoil party atmosphere in Newbridge to see off Kildare as Limerick await in All-Ireland SHC quarter-final

1 week ago | independent.ie | Michael Verney

Dublin spoil party atmosphere in Newbridge to see off Kildare as Limerick await in All-Ireland SHC quarter-finalAll-Ireland SHC: Dublin 3-25 Kildare 0-13Dublin's Chris Crummey holds off Jack Sheridan of Kildare at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/SportsfileThe Kildare hurling fairytale had to come to an end at some stage and this Dublin were in no mood for any drama as they ruthlessly laid waste to the home side at a rain-sodden St Conleth’s Park.
‘There are times when you’d love to be out there, but it’s the decision I made’ - Westmeath’s Ronan O’Toole on his move Down Under

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Michael Verney

‘There are times when you’d love to be out there, but it’s the decision I made’ – Westmeath’s Ronan O’Toole on his move Down UnderRonan O'Toole won't be lining out for the Lake men any time soon after relocating to Sydney. Photo: Sam Barnes/SportsfileThe sun has barely shown its face, but it is still shining in Sydney when Ronan O’Toole picks up the phone at 7.15am.
Colin Keane braced for whirlwind week as Juddmonte’s top jock

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Michael Verney

Keane, who has just started his new job as retained rider for Juddmonte, bagged a double in Limerick on Wednesday before immediately getting off the mark in those famous silks at Newbury on Thursday. The Meath jockey had seven mounts in Cork last night before heading to Sandown for a quartet of rides today and that’s not even the half of it with a trip to France on the horizon tomorrow.

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9 Jun 25

Surely streaming/broadcasting the double-header from Newbridge on Saturday is a no-brainer? https://t.co/EEJJp2g70T

Michael Verney @mlverney

8 Jun 25

Motivation comes from all kinds of sources🙌😂 https://t.co/RMPA3eoeiI

Michael Verney @mlverney

8 Jun 25

Some craic Brian Dowling leading Kildare into Nowlan Park next year - nice handy spin in the road for him too!

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Articles

Donegal’s Shane O’Donnell explains how home comforts are allowing him to flourish

‘I’ll definitely give it a go until I’m at least 70’ - Tony McNamara (69) still playing soccer with no plans to retire

Donegal’s Shane O’Donnell explains how home comforts are allowing him to flourish

‘Every team has their different challenges and for us, it’s to go to Croker and win a game’ - Kildare manager Brian Flanagan

Saturday double-header in Croke Park for Dublin against Cork and Limerick as weekend GAA dates and times confirmed

Waterford bus goes AWOL, Saturday silence and McEntee departs - things you may have missed from a chaotic GAA weekend

‘If they want the Joe McDonagh Cup teams in, they have to give them time’ - Brian Dowling rues Kildare’s six-day turnaround

Dublin spoil party atmosphere in Newbridge to see off Kildare as Limerick await in All-Ireland SHC quarter-final

‘There are times when you’d love to be out there, but it’s the decision I made’ - Westmeath’s Ronan O’Toole on his move Down Under

Colin Keane braced for whirlwind week as Juddmonte’s top jock

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