PJ browne

Ballyduff, Dublin

Sports Writer at Irish Examiner

Sportswriter with @ExaminerSport. Formerly of @Ballsdotie.

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Warren Davis: 'I want to get to the next level. Maybe England, maybe anywhere'

3 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | PJ browne

Warren Davis was "over the moon" to make his Ireland U21 debut in Friday's 1-0 friendly defeat to Croatia in Zagreb. The Drogheda United forward, who has scored seven goals in the Premier Division this season, came on as a second half substitute for Jim Crawford's side. Cian Dillon, Jacob Devaney and Cork City's Cathal O’Sullivan also made their debuts. "It's an absolute pleasure to put on the green jersey," said the 20-year-old. "I'm getting used to the standard here.
Armagh All-Ireland winner Mark Shields says coming out as gay was a 'daunting task'

3 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | PJ browne

Mark Shields hopes speaking about being a gay inter-county footballer will be of benefit to young Gaelic games players struggling to express their sexuality. At the GPA's annual Pride Brunch, the 2024 All-Ireland winner with Armagh spoke openly in front of an audience for the first time about being gay. He is the first active male inter-county player to speak about being gay since Cork hurler Donal Óg Cusack.
Leona Maguire's game moving in right direction ahead of busy five weeks

3 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | PJ browne

Missing three consecutive cuts, her first time doing so since 2022, would seem to be reason for Leona Maguire to be worried about her form. After carding a 76 in her opening round at Erin Hills for last week’s US Open, the Cavan golfer gave herself a chance of making it to the weekend with a fine front nine on day two. Her ascent of the leaderboard lost altitude after a triple bogey on the 11th.
Connacht confirm Stuart Lancaster as new head coach

3 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | PJ browne

Connacht have appointed Stuart Lancaster as their new head coach. The former Leinster coach, once head coach of England, and most recently Racing 92, has signed a two-year deal. He takes over from Pete Wilkins who stepped down as head coach in April. Lancaster will take up the role in time for the beginning of pre-season training in July. “I’m hugely excited to be joining Connacht Rugby and begin this new chapter of my life in the West of Ireland with my wife Nina," he said.
Tipperary make one change to starting team for All-Ireland U20 final

4 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | PJ browne

Tipperary U20 hurling manager Brendan Cummins has made one change to his starting line-up for Saturday's All-Ireland final against Kilkenny from the side which defeated Clare in the Munster decider. Team captain Sam O'Farrell comes into the starting line-up in place of David Ryan.
Munster's Tadhg Beirne named Players' Player of the Year

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | PJ browne

Tadhg Beirne was named Men's XVs Players' Player of the Year at the Rugby Players Ireland awards at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday night. The Munster second row beat competition from provincial teammate Tom Farrell and Leinster duo Caelan Doris and Jamison Gibson-Park, who were also nominated. Berine started every game for Ireland in this Six Nations, and has featured 16 times for Munster in his first season as the province's captain.
Decision to move Dublin Marathon Expo out of RDS 'not made lightly'

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | PJ browne

This year’s Dublin Marathon Expo will be held at the National Show Centre in north Dublin rather than the RDS. The Ballsbridge venue had been the usual host for the pre-marathon event, which runners must attend to collect their race numbers and packs. Vendors selling running gear also attend. October 26th is the date for this year’s race with the Expo taking place on the two days beforehand. The move was announced to participants in an email on Tuesday morning.
Kerry GAA starts recruitment process for full-time commercial director

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | PJ browne

Kerry GAA has started the recruitment process to appoint a commercial director. The person appointed will "lead the organisation’s commercial strategy and drive revenue growth". The role, which is for a fixed term contract of three years, may also involve working with the Kerry Ladies Football Association and Kerry Camogie. “This is an exciting opportunity for someone to shape the future of Kerry GAA," said county board chairperson Patrick O'Sullivan.
Kevin McStay steps back from Mayo role due to 'personal health issues'

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | PJ browne

Kevin McStay has stepped back from his role as manager of the Mayo footballers to "deal with some personal health issues". The reported over the weekend that McStay suffered a medical episode at a training session on Saturday and was hospitalised overnight. In a statement, McStay said: “Mayo GAA Board and I are in strong agreement that current Assistant Manager / Head Coach Stephen Rochford will lead our preparations for upcoming games.
Conor Ryan rewarded for AIL performances with Munster development contract

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | PJ browne

Conor Ryan has signed a one-year development contract with Munster for the 2025/26 season. The 21-year-old second-row has played with UCC in the AIL for the past two season, having come up through the ranks at Clonakilty. Last month, he lined out for UCC as they narrowly lost to Nenagh Ormond in the Division 1B promotion playoff. Ryan made his senior bow for Munster last summer in a preseason friendly against Bath.