An interesting proposition… Writing in today’s match programme for the All-Ireland SHC final between Cork and Tipperary, GAA president Jarlath Burns has spoken of a potential change to the current championship structure. He is suggesting to get rid of the All-Ireland preliminary quarter-finals, which sees the finalists of the second-tier Joe McDonagh Cup face off […]
6 months ago
The stars of the Joe show. Joe McDonagh Cup winners Antrim dominated the competition’s team of the year with seven players making the cut while five Kerrymen were also honoured. Two Carlow men, in Chris Nolan and goalkeeper Brian Tracey were chosen while Westmeath’s Aonghus Clarke mans the centre half back slot. It was a […]
5 years ago
Seven goals, 41 points, nothing between them…the Joe McDonagh Cup is where its at. Carlow and Antrim played out a thrilling 5-16 (31) to 2-25 (31) draw in the second round of the Joe McDonagh Cup on Saturday evening, in a game that outshone some of the big provincial clashes taking place elsewhere. Netwatch Cullen […]
5 years ago
This is some tally. Westmeath roll on in the Joe McDonagh Cup with a second win on the bounce, this time against an Antrim side that struggled to put a lid on Killian Doyle. Their 0-29 to 0-21 was lit up by the lively Doyle. The Raharney clubman was pure fizz for Westmeath as they […]
7 years ago
Shane Conway doesn’t hurl for television coverage or recognition. But someone else might. In a place like Kerry where the small ball exists only in a small, marginalised little pocket the trouble is getting the word out there. Old traditions die hard but new ones grow harder and by not showing the cream of the […]
7 years ago
Carlow have won the inaugural Joe McDonagh Cup with a 2-26 to 1-24 win over Westmeath in the final at Croke Park. Goals either side of half-time from Carlow gave The Barrowsiders a formidable five-point lead after half-time with the newly crowned champions holding that advantage throughout the rest of the half. However, whatever hopes Westmeath […]
8 years ago