Paul Fitzpatrick

1 week ago | irishtimes.com | Paul Fitzpatrick

Kerry march on to the last eight but plenty of questions remain unanswered following this win over a Cavan side who came from 13 down to just four before running out of gas in Killarney. At half-time, Kerry, having played with the wind, led by 10 points, which flattered Cavan.

1 week ago | gaa.ie | Paul Fitzpatrick

By Paul FitzpatrickEntries for the Irish Softball Nationals are up 32% on last year as the final preparations are put in place for this weekend’s event which will be hosted at Co Wexford venues. The courts in use are Kilmyshall (Emerald Masters), Ballymitty (Masters Doubles), Taghmon (Men's C Doubles), New Ross (Men's B Doubles), Templeudigan (Men's B Doubles), Coolgreany (Men's A Doubles), St Mary's (Women's Open) and Castlebridge (Men's Open).

1 week ago | irishtimes.com | Paul Fitzpatrick

With wins over Dublin and Kerry, it’s fair to say Meath are officially back. Ironically, the last time the Royals defeated Kerry, by 2-14 to 0-5 in the 2001 All-Ireland semi-final, has been identified by some as the day the Meath rot set in. In the closing stages, with Meath in complete control, their fans began to rub it in; after all, they had just qualified for a 10th All-Ireland final appearance (including replays) in 14 years. “With 10 minutes or so remaining this ‘Olé’ started ...

1 week ago | irishtimes.com | Paul Fitzpatrick

There were a couple of passages of play early in the second half which told the story of this match. Cavan had cut the deficit to seven points, which seemed to spur Tyrone into life; magical points from Darragh Canavan and Darren McCurry followed, the next Cavan kickout went over the sideline and Canavan played a delightful pass to Ciaran Daly, who hooked over from the end-line without looking up. Game over.

2 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Paul Fitzpatrick

Professor David Hassan, chair of the GAA’s Amateur Status Review Committee, was interviewed on RTÉ radio’s This Week show on Sunday. Prof Hassan explained his role and that of the committee. “The association that is the GAA has been concerned for some time regarding, I suppose, symptoms of activity that would indicate some pressure being exercised upon its amateur status,” he said.