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Irish Examiner
22-07-2025
- Irish Examiner
Kerry v Donegal: What time, what channel and all you need to know about the All-Ireland SFC final
The All-Ireland SFC final is upon us as Kerry get ready to take on Donegal in the 2025 edition. This will be the second final meeting between the two side having met in 2014 with Kerry taking the spoils on the day 2-9 to 0-12. Kerry are searching for their 29th All-Ireland title while Donegal are on the hunt for their third. This is Jack O'Connor's eighth All-Ireland final having led the Kingdom to wins over Mayo (2004), Cork (2009), Galway (2022) while the lost on three occasions to Tyrone (2005) and Dublin (2011 and 2023). Jim McGuinness led Donegal to All-Ireland glory in 2012 when they defeated Mayo. In their league meeting in February Doengal got the better of the Kingdom 0-23 to 1-18. Both sides have gone to extra time once in this year's championshp with Kerry defeated Cork by two points after extra time in the Munster semi-final while Donegal defeated Armagh by a single point in the Ulster final. Kerry played against Ulster opposition 12 times in All-Ireland finals winning five, drawing one and losing six. It promises to be a cracking game between the two sides. Here is all you need to know. Where and when is it on? The game will take place in Croke Park on Sunday July 27 with a throw-in time of 3.30pm. Where can I watch the game? The game will be shown live on RTÉ One with coverage starting at 2.15pm and BBC Two's coverage commencing at 3pm. There is the ever-entertaining Timmy Moynihan and Ambrose O'Donovan to tune into on Radio Kerry's live commentary. Who is the referee? Brendan Cawley will be the man in the middle and becomes the first Kildare referee to take charge of the All-Ireland final since Michael Monahan in 2005 who took charge of the Kerry Tyrone final while Tyrone won. What can I read about and listen to on Our reporters will be building up to the final throughout the weekend and previewing the game ahead of Sunday's throw-in. Listen to The Gaelic Football Show podcast where Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan preview the All-Ireland final. James Horan, Maurice Brosnan and Paul Rouse look ahead to Sunday's meeting of Kerry and Donegal in the championship decider. Kerry selector James Costello is a new recruit to Jack O'Connor's management team. He speaks about the new direction that has been brought to Kerry as they eye up their 29th All-Ireland title. Read Tony Leen's article here. Read More Moment Jack O'Connor knew something was stirring with Kerry
Irish Examiner
18-07-2025
- Irish Examiner
One change to Tipperary panel for All-Ireland hurling final
Tipperary have announced the same side that began last Sunday week's win over Kilkenny for their All-Ireland final clash with Cork. The only alteration in the squad is U20 star Paddy McCormack coming in for Seán Kenneally, who is believed to have picked up an injury. Kenneally came off the bench for Andrew Ormond in additional time of the All-Ireland semi-final. Should the Tipperary midfield pairing of Willie Connors and Conor Stakelum remain intact, it will be the first time in this championship that Liam Cahill has gone with the same duo for the second consecutive game. There was little doubt Darragh McCarthy would retain his place despite a second sending off in this championship when he picked up a second yellow card in the second half against Kilkenny. Whether he remains on frees is the question after Jason Forde performed impressively when he took over the last day. Four of the starters were also in the team at the outset of the 2019 All-Ireland final – Michael Breen, captain Ronan Maher, John McGrath and Jason Forde. Jake Morris and Willie Connors came off the bench in that win over Kilkenny while Noel McGrath and Seamus Kennedy, on the bench this time, were also starters six years ago. TIPPERARY (SHC v Cork): Rhys Shelly (Moycarkey-Borris); Robert Doyle (Clonoulty-Rossmore), Eoghan Connolly (Cashel King Cormacs), Michael Breen (Ballina); Craig Morgan (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Ronan Maher (c, Thurles Sarsfields), Bryan O'Mara (Holycross-Ballycahill); Willie Connors (Kiladangan), Conor Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields); Jake Morris (Nenagh Éire Óg), Andrew Ormond (JK Brackens), Sam O'Farrell (Nenagh Éire Óg); Darragh McCarthy (Toomevara), John McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney), Jason Forde (Silvermines). Subs: Barry Hogan (Kiladangan), Joe Caesar (Holycross-Ballycahill), Seamus Kennedy (St Mary's), Paddy McCormack (Borris-Ileigh), Brian McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney), Noel McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney), Peter McGarry (St Mary's), Oisín O'Donoghue (Cashel King Cormacs), Johnny Ryan (Arravale Rovers), Darragh Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields), Alan Tynan (Roscrea). CORK: Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig); Niall O'Leary (Castlelyons), Eoin Downey (Glen Rovers), Seán O'Donoghue (Inniscarra); Ciarán Joyce (Castlemartyr), Robert Downey (Glen Rovers, captain), Mark Coleman (Blarney); Tim O'Mahony (Newtownshandrum), Darragh Fitzgibbon (Charleville); Diarmuid Healy (Lisgoold), Shane Barrett (Blarney), Declan Dalton (Fr O'Neills); Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers), Alan Connolly (Blackrock), Brian Hayes (St Finbarr's). Subs: Brion Saunderson (Midleton), Damien Cahalane (St Finbarr's), Ger Millerick (Fr O'Neills), Cormac O'Brien (Newtownshandrum), Tommy O'Connell (Midleton), Luke Meade (Newcestown), Brian Roche (Bride Rovers), Séamus Harnedy (St Ita's), Robbie O'Flynn (Erin's Own), Conor Lehane (Midleton), Shane Kingston (Douglas). Dalo's Hurling Show Live from Sarsfields
Irish Examiner
17-07-2025
- Irish Examiner
Will it rain at Croke Park for the All-Ireland final on Sunday and does it matter?
Will the rain make a difference Sunday? That was the first question posed by the audience at the recording of Dalo's Hurling Show in Sarsfields on Wednesday evening. The narrative appears to be forming that a rainy day might suit Tipp better. That conditions might slow down the match, and negate Cork's perceived pace advantage. And perhaps disrupt the slick exchanges of the Cork forwards that have delivered goals so far in this championship. There is also an age-old concern that Cork don't win in the rain, though surely Mark Landers and the 99 gang put that one to bed, beating Kilkenny 0-12 to 0-11 in a miserly game in miserable conditions. In the years since, current Cork selector Wayne Sherlock, who played that day, has relished that factor. "The fact that it was in the rain, too, that was important, because you'd always hear this thing that Cork couldn't play in the rain.' To Sunday, Met Eireann, by Thursday afternoon, has dialled back on its gloomiest predictions. Earlier in the week, Dublin was among the areas threatened with thundery conditions Sunday, as well as spot flooding, hail, and lightning. Now, light showers are on the menu for final day, even predicted to clear around the throw-in time of 3:30pm. So do Anthony Daly and Mark Landers think the weather will matter? "I think if it was in any other pitch other than Croker you'd be talking about it more. Croke Park is so insulated," Dalo maintained. "The pitch is bone dry. It is nearly artificial. It is hard to get the right studs. You saw the footballers slipping and sliding." But he's certainly not having the idea that conditions will level any skills gap. "I often think the better hurlers come to the fore in the rain. I think the fella with beter touch comes to the fore in wet conditions. When the hurley and ball are slippy." Landers is in agreement. "In the Killkenny-Tipp semi-final there was a tsumani in the middle of the first half. It was ferocious for 10 minutes, but the score still ended up 4-20 to 0-30. "It didn't stop the skill of the players on view. I think the players will adapt to any conditions Sunday. Whether it's sunny, windy, raining. I think the level of skill and performance now is so high that I don't think the weather will come into it. "The weather will be the same for both teams and I think both teams are really skillful."
