Shane Enright: Kerry training will focus mainly on Donegal's running game
Kerry may not have quite reached the same heights last Saturday as their second half display against Armagh in the quarter-final, but they didn't have to.
Against Tyrone in the All-Ireland semi-final, Kerry ran out comfortable winners in the end. In all honesty, a six-point defeat flatters Tyrone somewhat.
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19 minutes ago
- Extra.ie
Kerry star leads homecoming celebrations from his Dingle pub
Kerry footballer Paul Geaney took on hosting duties as he welcomed his teammates to his Dingle pub for The Kingdom's homecoming celebrations. The 34-year-old owns a gastro pub in his hometown and led the All-Ireland parade down past it on Tuesday. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Paul's bar 'interviewed' his teammates as their marched through the town and posted the videos on the pub's Instagram account. Jack O'Connor parades the Sam Maguire through Dingle. Pic: Paul Geaney's Bar & Restaurant/Instagram The now three-time All-Ireland winner also shared why he decided to bring the celebrations to Dingle after the initial homecoming in Tralee on Monday. He said: 'We're out in Dingle tonight. A few weeks ago David asked ye all to come out and back and ye did. 'This is unbelievable to be a part of. It's probably the best we've ever seen for Kerry and emotional but we're enjoying every minute of it.' Paul compared the turn-out to New Year's Eve and showed the crowd to the camera. Paul Geaney owns a gastro pub in Dingle. Pic: Paul Geaney's Bar & Restaurant/Instagram Kerry captain Gavin White got his own mini-interview for the pub as he walked along with the parade. He called the support 'incredible' and said that the Kerry fans are the reason he and his teammates were able to get over the line in the final and brush off any poor performances during the campaign. Gavin added: 'It's great to see all the young people out here. I remember when I was a young fella going to homecomings in Killarney. 'It only feels like yesterday cheering on the Kerry teams that brought home the Sam Maguire.' Kerry captain Gavin White got his own mini-interview. Pic: Paul Geaney's Bar & Restaurant/Instagram He went on to say that life goes 'very quickly' and left a message for the young boys and girls watching the GAA and enjoying the celebrations. The captain said: 'Relish this. Look forward to your own career. Dream big and chase after your dreams.' Tom O'Sullivan also discussed the 'unbelievable' feeling of walking down the main street with all of the fans alongside him. He continued: 'There's so much green and gold. So much colour. So many people that have invested so much of their time here. 'It's so special seeing all of the colour around Dingle and it means everything to all of us.' Celebrations were held in the pub. Pic: Paul Geaney's Bar & Restaurant/Instagram In the background of Tom's video, you can see star man David Clifford being mobbed by young fans as they march along the street. David has no shortage of fans after putting on another stunning performance in the All-Ireland final to top off a phenomenal campaign. One of his biggest fans seems to be former RTE pundit Joe Brolly who gave him a glowing review on the Free State podcast with Dion Fanning. The homecoming parade marched down the main street. Pic: Paul Geaney's Bar & Restaurant/Instagram He remarked: 'What do you do with Superman? I wrote it in my column this morning. I had to laugh when I read it again. 'After he got his ninth point… it was such an amazing thing to happen, he was sent clean through on goals, goes round the goalkeeper, everybody was in the air already – and he missed! 'I wrote it was like Superman dropping a woman who had fallen from the top of a skyscraper. He looked down at his foot mystified.' Joe also praised the 26-year-old for his 'humility' and explained how the way he revels in his teammates' glory is a key part to the 'greatness' that we have seen over the past few years.
Irish Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Double provincial winner and former captain announces inter-county retirement
Roscommon's Donie Smith has announced his retirement from inter-county football after 14 seasons. Smith's career highlights came with the Connacht title wins of 2017 and '19, while he won four Division Two League titles, one of them as captain in 2022, as well as a Division Three title. In all, the 32-year-old made 133 senior appearances for the county, scoring 8-273. Roscommon chairman Brian Carroll paid tribute to his contribution, saying: 'On behalf of everyone in Roscommon GAA, I want to thank Donie for his dedication and commitment to the Roscommon jersey over the past 13 years. He always wore the primrose and blue with great honesty and pride. 'Donie's scoring tally of 8-273 shows the consistent level of high performance that Donie gave while on the pitch. 'We wish Donie, Laura, and Sadie all the very best for the future and a long, happy, and healthy life.' Roscommon are currently on the lookout for a new manager following the decision of Davy Burke to step down after three years in the aftermath of their All-Ireland group stage exit, despite leading the team back to Division One for the 2026 season.
Irish Times
3 hours ago
- Irish Times
Rhasidat Adeleke to sit out National Championships in favour of recovery
Rhasidat Adeleke will not compete at this weekend's National Track and Field Championships in Santry as 'she continues to focus on recovery following recent race exertions.' Adeleke wasn't listed among any of the sprint events after entries closed on Tuesday night, and Athletics Ireland confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that she was bypassing the championships due to her race schedule over the last few weeks. The 22-year-old provided one of the highlights of last year's championships when she claimed the last Irish sprint record not already belonging to her, obliterating the 100m mark in 11.13 seconds. 'I think that was the most special, not even the national record, but the appreciation from everyone who was cheering my name,' Adeleke said afterwards. READ MORE At the London Diamond League meeting on July 19th, she moved down to 200m and finished fourth in a season best of 22.52 seconds, though still short of her 22.34 Irish record which she ran in 2023. 'I was working my way back, but I'll take it,' Adeleke said after that race, 'just making sure I can stay healthy and stay motivated and disciplined and just continue on the road to Tokyo (World Championships). 'It is about a month and a half away so just trying to make sure our eyes are focused on that, even though there's so many other things going on.' Ireland's Rhasidat Adeleke after the Women's 200m at the Diamond League in London on July 19th. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Earlier this month, Adeleke was also a late withdrawal from the 400m at the Monaco Diamond League, where she won last year in 49.17 seconds. This summer she's been well short of breaking 50 seconds in her three 400m Diamond League appearances so far. No exact reason was given for Adeleke's decision to bypass Monaco. Adeleke's opening Diamond League appearances in the 400m in June, in Oslo and then Stockholm, were also below par. She faded to sixth in the homestretch in Stockholm, running 50.48, having finished fourth in 50.42 in Oslo three nights before. She then ran 51.33 to finish fourth in Eugene. From the outset of this particularly long season, Adeleke has been talking about timing things differently. It is unclear where she will race next, with the Tokyo World Championships starting on September 13th. Several other leading Irish athletes are confirmed for this weekend, including World Indoor silver medallist in the pentathlon Kate O'Connor (javelin/shot put/long jump), Sarah Lavin (100m hurdles/100m/ 200m), Sharlene Mawdsley (200m/400m), Mark English (400m/800m), Sarah Healy (800m), Sophie Becker (400m), and Phil Healy (400m).
