Indo Sport podcast: The football weekend with Pat Spillane & Philly McMahon
Will Slattery is joined by Philly McMahon in studio and Pat Spillane calling from the Kingdom for this review of the Gaelic football weekend.
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Irish Independent
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- Irish Independent
Former Ireland and Man Utd great spotted in Galway pub as Italia ‘90 icon poses with staff
The former Manchester United and Dublin GAA star was visiting Connemara on Monday evening and stopped into Lowry's Bar to mingle with locals and soak in the pub's warm atmosphere. The 71-cap Irish international and two-time All-Ireland winner posed with staff in the popular establishment, including the bar's owner Damien Ryan. 'We had the honour of welcoming Kevin Moran – former Ireland international and former Manchester United football legend – to Lowrys Bar last night!' the bar said on social media. 'From the pitch to the pub, Kevin still knows how to light up a room. Thanks for stopping by Kevin — you made our night!' Moran (69) grew up in Rialto, Dublin and divided his youth between playing Gaelic games and soccer. In the early stages of his career, he divided his time between playing Gaelic football for Good Counsel in South Dublin and soccer for Bohemians. A short stint at Dalymount followed with limited first-team appearances before he departed to play Gaelic football for Dublin, winning four Leinster titles and two All-Ireland medals for Dublin – including an All-Star medal in 1976. A move to Manchester United followed in 1978 after impressive stints with UCD, Pegasus and later Bohemians. After moving to Old Trafford, Moran infamously returned home to Dublin to take part in the 1978 Leinster Final, which Dublin lost to Kildare and resulted in him tearing his hamstring. The left-footed defender went on to make 277 competitive appearances across 10 seasons at Old Trafford, winning two FA Cups and famously receiving a red card in the 1985 final against Everton – becoming the first-ever player to do so. Moran made 71 appearances for the Republic of Ireland between 1980 and 1994, played every game at Euro '88 and Italia '90 and was named FAI Player of the Year in 1989. His post-United career took him to Sporting Gijón in Spain, followed by a four-year stint at Blackburn Rovers, where he served as club captain and, unfortunately, retired the season before their famous Premier League win in the 1994-95 season. Since retirement, Moran has been inducted into the FAI Hall of Fame and was the subject of a biographical RTÉ documentary titled Codebreaker in 2023.
The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Two of Ger Brennan's former Dublin teammates reportedly set to join his backroom staff
There have been a couple of inter-county appointments over the past week DUBS STEP Two of Ger Brennan's former Dublin teammates reportedly set to join his backroom staff GER Brennan is reportedly keen to add two former inter-county teammates to his backroom team. He officially replaced Dessie Farrell last week when he was unveiled as Dublin's new manager. 4 Brennan was appointed on a three-year term 4 Dean Rock overtook his dad Barney to become his county's all-time record scorer Advertisement 4 Denis Bastick lifted Sam Maguire on five occasions with the Dubs 4 Brennan won All-Irelands with both men in his playing days In an interview with DubsTV last Friday, the St Vincents clubman outlined that he already had a few people in mind to comprise his backroom team. He stated: "There'll be a nice blend of continuity from Dessie Farrell's set-up. Advertisement "And then I'll integrate a couple of guys I would have played with myself over the years and they're very much looking forward to getting involved." Now, the Irish Examiner and the Irish Independent have reported that Dean Rock and Denis Bastick are the two atop his wish-list. The latter retired from the inter-county scene in 2018 whilst the former was a contributor up until 2023. Gaelic football's managerial merry-go-round is gradually slowing down as the only remaining counties without bosses are Roscommon, Waterford, Antrim and Westmeath. Advertisement This week has seen Andy Moran all but secure the Mayo gig which was swiftly followed by word that Paul Madden will replace Peter Keane in Clare. Lee Keegan has backed Cillian O'Connor to return to the Mayo jersey in 2026 under new boss Moran. But the five-time All-Star dismissed the possibility of ending his own inter-county exile. Keegan has welcomed the appointment of former team-mate Moran, who is set to be ratified as successor to Kevin McStay at the next county board meeting. Inside Sharlene Mawdsley's 'delicious' yet atypical Tenerife holiday with GAA star boyfriend Mikey Breen And he told SunSport: 'It's going to be enticing for other guys to come back who weren't involved this year. Advertisement "For example, Cillian O'Connor has been doing his stuff at club level and he's still in ridiculously good shape. I think he still has quite a bit to offer Mayo." O'Connor, the leading scorer in the history of Championship football, opted out of the Mayo set-up this year. The 33-year-old's future at inter-county level remains uncertain. STILL HAS IT Keegan added: 'Cillian has a lot of miles in his legs but I think there's still plenty more in him. "I'm not saying this will definitely get him back but I'm sure the conversation will be had. Cillian and Andy would be very close from their playing time together as forwards working alongside each other. "I think there'll be a big decision for Cillian to make. He obviously won't want to have any regrets about it and you'd imagine Andy will want him there as well. Advertisement "He'll want him there for his experience but also because he's a scoring forward. He got six points last weekend for Ballintubber against Charlestown. He still has the pedigree to do it. "Andy coming in is not going to turn lads away anyway. He's the type of infectious character who really wants to get to know your personality. "He's really bubbly and he's really positive. It's going to give guys a huge boost now for the club Championship. "They'll be extra determined to perform so that they can be involved under him, so it's great for the group and it's exciting for Mayo."
The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Photo of teenage Noel Gallagher playing GAA at Croke Park resurfaces ahead of Oasis' mega Dublin concerts
Organisers have issued a warning to anyone attending either of this weekend's gigs STAND BY Photo of teenage Noel Gallagher playing GAA at Croke Park resurfaces ahead of Oasis' mega Dublin concerts NOEL Gallagher may have been Married With Children since his teenage days playing Gaelic football but one photo from that bygone stage of his life has survived through the years. Not for the first time, a pic from his 1983 visit to Croke Park has resurfaced amid the entire country being gripped by Oasis fever. 3 Oasis are set to rock a sold-out Croke Park this Saturday and Sunday Credit: Alamy 3 Grounds staff have been converting the pitch since Sunday's All-Ireland camogie finals Credit: Sportsfile 3 This photo from 1983 cropped up once again amid the hysteria around the band's Irish return Credit: @RareIrishStuff Aged just 16 at the time, he travelled across the Irish Sea with his GAA club Oisin's. They played an exhibition match against modern Dublin giants Kilmacud Crokes at the home of Gaelic Games. The photo cropping up on people's social media timelines has provided everyone with the chance to display their pun-making skills. Dermot quipped: "Don't full-back in anger." Meanwhile Martin pondered: "Did he manage to get through a game without having a go at anyone?" Gallagher brothers Noel and Liam will be back for an unforgettable reunion on their mum's home soil - their first time playing in Ireland since 2008. And if you're itching to get the best spot at the gig - listen up. MCD have issued a strict warning for anyone thinking of turning up hours before their shows this weekend. Concert bosses have urged attendees to give themselves plenty of time to get through security, but don't rock up too early, as those who do will be turned away. They said: "Queuing in streets around Croke Park will cause disruption to residents of the area and concertgoers are urged to respect the local community. "Customers should plan to be within Croke Park 45 minutes before show start." There are several entry points to Croke Park and those attending the shows must enter through whichever gate is detailed on their ticket. It is advised to follow the coloured route on the ticket. Celtic hero Neil Lennon spotted singing and dancing to Oasis song at Murrayfield gig With traffic delays highly possible, fans are being encouraged to walk, cycle or use public transport. For those heading to Dublin by train, the nearest railway stations are Drumcondra and Clonliffe Road. Both of them are a five-minute walk from the 82k capacity stadium. The closest Dart stations are Connolly, which is a 15-20 minute walk, and Clontarf, which is a 20-25 minute walk. The following Dublin Bus routes all serve Croke Park: 1, 7, 13, 14, 16, 19, 27a, 29a, 31a, 31b, 32, 33, 40, 40b, 40d, 41, 41b and 41c. NO PUBLIC PARKING There will be no public parking and traffic cordons will be in place at least two hours before the event. Due to health and safety, there is also a list of items prohibited from the gigs. Organisers added: "Due to health and safety, there are strictly no camping/collapsible chairs permitted on site. Please do not bring these items as security will have to refuse you entry with them." "Patrons are especially advised not to bring large bags/backpacks as they may experience delays or be refused entry. "There will be no storage facilities on site. Any items left at entrances/in surrounding areas will be removed and disposed of accordingly."
