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Clare completed a weekend of All-Ireland minor semi-final shocks by dumping out Munster champions Cork.
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RTÉ News
2 hours ago
- RTÉ News
Emotional Conor Meyler returns to fray after 'long two years'
An emotional Conor Meyler was delighted to return to action after a "long two years" sidelined with consecutive knee injuries. The 30-year-old made his long-awaited return for the county in their victory over Cavan, a win that books their place in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-finals. Meyler has had a torrid time with knee injuries of late, as well as plenty of other niggles and knocks over the years. "I had three, in total, knee surgeries, two in the last two years. I had a lot of trouble with my achilles, groin, hamstring, hip, foot. Just a lot of niggles along the way. The knee has been the big one and that was the one that I probably wasn't sure will I get the chance again. "Thankfully I have good people around me who supported me and I got that chance", Meyler told RTÉ Radio 1's Sunday Sport after the game. The Omagh St. Enda's club man was visibly emotional post-game (above), and was quick to thank his family and wider "support network" for their efforts in getting him back onto the field. "It was a special moment. It's been a long two years. It's been a very rocky road as well; it hasn't been straightforward. "With a lot of setbacks along the way, you start to wonder if your chance is going to come again but very grateful for firstly my family, who did back me when I probably doubted myself at times; and the support network I have around me. "They're good people who back me and support me. The management team and the backroom team, who supported me as well", Meyler added. "It's emotional. Seeing my family, because I know how much they've given up to try and help me. Just to thank them for backing me and believing me and that was a nice moment because they've been through a lot as well to try help and support me. "It's as much for them and for other people as well. Hopefully it's a sign for others as well that the body can do unbelievable things if you really believe in yourself," Myler said. "To get the chance to put on the Tyrone jersey again is class but the bigger picture of when you back yourself, believe in yourself, you do something worthwhile. You endure enough then that opportunity eventually will come. Thankfully my chance came today." Like all long-term injuries, the road to recovery provided a plethora of obstacles which Meyler managed to overcome. "I think anyone who has been through a long-term injury will know that it's far from straightforward. You can go to training, be surrounded by people, yet still feel quite alone. "It's the time away from the setup, it's the nights where you're rehabbing by yourself, it's when you're sitting and icing or you're living the lifestyle but not getting the reward of actually playing", Meyler explained. "That's really difficult." Nonetheless, Meyler is back in action and delighted to be helping the cause of a strong Tyrone squad. "To get the chance to put on the Tyrone jersey again is class but the bigger picture of when you back yourself, believe in yourself, you do something worthwhile. You endure enough then that opportunity eventually will come. Thankfully my chance came today", Myler said. "As far as the panel goes, it's definitely very close [to the All-Ireland winning team]. We have a fully fit panel there of 33/34 men all chomping at the bit, and eight or nine boys who didn't make the 26 today who are all top, top players. "We're in a healthy place." Tyrone qualified top of group 1, ahead of Donegal, Cavan and Mayo. That means they will skip past the preliminary quarter-finals, and into the last eight alongside Meath, Monaghan and Armagh.
Irish Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
All-Ireland preliminary quarterfinal draws, TV, streaming details, permutations
We have all the details of what is sure to be a hectic and dramatic fortnight of All-Ireland football action. Here is all the information you need to know for what lies ahead with just six weeks of the inter-county football season remaining and 12 teams left in the hunt for the Sam Maguire. When and where does the All-Ireland preliminary football quarter-final draw take place? The preliminary quarter-final draw takes place tomorrow (Monday) morning on RTE Radio 1 after the 8.30am news. What's the story with TV games next weekend? It's bad news for Gaelic football fans who don't want to pay to stream games or who have poor wifi, with all four All-Ireland preliminary football quarter-finals set to be shown on GAA+ next weekend and not on RTE. How does the preliminary quarter-final draw work and who is in the hat? There are two pots, one for first seeds and the other for second seeds. 1st Seeds (Home Preliminary Quarter-Final next weekend): Dublin, Kerry, Donegal and Down 2nd Seeds: (Away preliminary Quarter-Final next weekend): Galway, Cork, Louth and Cavan. Are repeat pairings from the group stages allowed? These will be avoided where possible, in the first instance provincial finals pairings and then repeat pairing from the All-Ireland round robin. These repeat pairing are all from the round robin and are as follows: Donegal v Cavan, Down v Louth, Kerry v Cork and Dublin v Galway So, which sides can the eight teams in tomorrow's draw face in the preliminary quarter-finals? Kerry (H) v Galway, Louth or Cavan Donegal (H) v Galway, Louth or Cork Dublin (H) v Louth, Cork or Cavan Down (H) v Galway, Cork or Cavan Galway (A) v Donegal, Down or Kerry Louth (A) v Donegal, Kerry or Dublin Cork (A) v Donegal, Down or Dublin Cavan (A) v Down, Kerry or Dublin What's the bag with the draw? Louth look to be really up against it, having to travel to Ballybofey, Killarney or Croke Park to face Donegal, Kerry or Dublin. It's not much easier for Cavan who have to travel to face Kerry, Dublin or Down in the last 12. Galway are the third seed that no-one wants and Dublin can't draw them, so a clear path to the All-Ireland quarter-finals has opened up for Dessie Farrell's side after defeating Derry at the weekend in the 'Group of Death.' One of Kerry, Donegal or Down has to draw Galway. They'll all be keen to avoid last year's All-Ireland finalists. What about the All-Ireland Quarter-Finalists? Who and when will they play? The four All-Ireland quarter-finalists are Meath, Monaghan, Tyrone and Armagh, who all topped their groups. They have a fortnight off now to prepare for a Croke Park date with the four All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final winners. Meath, Monaghan, Tyrone and Armagh won't know who they will play until a draw takes place next Sunday evening or Monday morning. Once again, provincial final repeating pairings will be avoided where possible, as will repeat pairings from the group stages. What does this mean? It means the following teams are unlikely to face the opponents listed below - if they survive next weekend, but it may not be possible to avoid repeating pairings. Meath: Louth, Kerry, Cork Armagh: Donegal, Dublin, Galway Monaghan: Louth, Down Tyrone: Cavan, Donegal
The Irish Sun
3 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Sam Mulroy and Ciaran Downey fire Louth past brave Clare in Portlaoise thriller
LOUTH manager Ger Brennan felt the huge support of the Louth supporters in more than one after nervously holding off Clare in Portlaoise. Brennan said it was like a home game in the stands as he praised the crowd. Advertisement 2 Louth overcame Clare in a tense clash on Sunday afternoon 2 Sam Mulroy was the star as he helped get the Leinster champions over the line He said: "It was probably nine to one in favour of Louth in the stand today." He added that the fans have become part of the team: "Even though we keep giving them heart attacks – and myself a heart attack on occasions – they are our 16th man." "The aim today was to win at all costs. It doesn't have to be pretty – and today it wasn't – but we got over the line and we're in the hat for tomorrow morning. That was the main aim." Two goals from Ciarán Downey and Sam Mulroy while Clare's Manus Doherty was in the sin bin made the difference, according to the Louth boss. Advertisement ewad more on gaa Brennan said his team found their feet after a sluggish start. The Loth boss added: "We found a bit of a rhythm after they took an early lead and that's been like our starts in the League and Championship this year – slow to get up and running." "It didn't take as long today and that's a bit of an improvement," he continued. "When Clare went down to 14 men we made hay and that probably got us over the line. We just didn't kill them off in the second half." Advertisement Most read in GAA Football He praised Clare's effort but said his players stood firm. "Clare put a lot of pressure on our lads in possession, but we came out by three points in the end and we're thrilled." From the other side, Clare manager Peter Keane was full of admiration for his players' resilience. Keane said the spirit shown in the second half was typical of their season. He said: "Oh, you couldn't but be proud of them." Advertisement "By Jesus, somebody said there they died on their backs and they died with their shoes on." Keane pinpointed the black card spell as the turning point. He added: "It wasn't looking good at half-time. "We struggled big time during the black card. We conceded something like 2-4 in that window and that really hurt us." Advertisement But he remained proud of how they fought back. He concluded: "Down eight at half-time, a kick of the ball in it at the end... It's one thing I've seen with these lads all year – they have tremendous heart and their fitness is very good. You'd have to be very proud of the lads." Eoin Cleary's goal gave Clare real hope, and he might have had another soon after — but chose to fist over. Advertisement
