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Irish Independent
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Arrangements announced for Donegal homecoming after All Ireland Final
Donegal County Council in conjunction with the Four Masters GAA and the Donegal County Board have announced that a homecoming event has been arranged for the Donegal Senior Football Team after the All - Ireland Senior Football final. The homecoming event will take place at the Pier Carpark in Donegal Town on Monday, July 28, 2025. The Pier car park will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 6pm on Sunday from July 27, 2025 to 1am on Tuesday July 29, 2025. On-street parking on Quay Street will not be permitted from 8am on Monday, July 28, 2025 to 1am on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The areas outlined in red on the map above detail the extent areas that will be closed to traffic to facilitate the event. Local access for deliveries to the back of the hotels and emergency services will be facilitated.
Extra.ie
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
'Same old story' -- GAA fans fume after trying to nab All-Ireland tickets
GAA fans across the country have been left fuming on Tuesday afternoon after tickets for the All Ireland Senior Football quarter-finals went on sale. The double-headers take place this weekend with Monaghan v Donegal at 4pm on Saturday (June 28) followed by Dublin and Tyrone at 6.15pm. On Sunday, Meath face Galway at 1.45pm followed by current champions Armagh versus Kerry at 4pm. Chrissy McKaigue tussling with Kerry's David Clifford. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile The fixtures are being held at Croke Park over the weekend, with tickets for the clashes going on sale from 1pm today at selected Centra and SuperValu stores — and online via Ticketmaster. Avid football fans took to social media venting their frustrations with the ticket-selling platform, with reports that many were left unable to select tickets due to the Interactive Seat Map not loading. Absolute disaster by @TicketmasterIre for the All-Ireland Football QFs. If they can't manage to facilitate tickets then @officialgaa have no business working with them. Same old story time and again. #gaa #allireland #ticketmaster — Seán Ó Gríofa (@seanogriofa) June 24, 2025 One frustrated customer said: '@TMIrelandHelp what is going on with your app/website. I've been trying to buy tickets for the quarter finals on Sunday but have been stuck on the Authentication page for nearly 40 minutes?' Another raged: 'Seriously @TicketmasterIre, sort yourselves out. People trying to get tickets for @officialgaa matches, and this is what they're met with. Disgraceful.' Ticket purchased for @Galway_GAA versus @MeathGAA, let's bring that Maroon and White colour ladies and gents. — Martin Cleary (@Martin_Cleary1) June 24, 2025 A third added that it was an 'absolute disaster,' writing: 'Same old story time and again.' It wasn't all doom and gloom, however, with one Galway fan sharing they secured tickets, sharing: 'Ticket purchased for @Galway_GAA versus @MeathGAA, let's bring that Maroon and White colour ladies and gents.' At the time of writing, there is still some tickets available for both double-headers, which can be purchased here. The All-Ireland Senior Football semi-finals will take place next month on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 respectively, lining up for the All-Ireland final which takes place the following Sunday, July 27.
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Tributes pour in for Galway GAA legend Tommy Keenan after sudden passing
TRIBUTES have been pouring in following the sudden passing of Galway GAA great Tommy Keenan earlier this week. He was a key figure in Advertisement 1 Galway legend Tommy Keenan passed away suddenly earlier this week Credit: GALWAY GAA Mr Keenan was widely regarded as one of the 'Kings of the 60s' and also captained the county side to a Connacht final and an All-Ireland semi-final in 1970. He was central to Dunmore MacHales' dominance at club-level during that era. The icon helped them secure five Galway Senior Club Football Championships. After his playing days, Mr Keenan remained deeply involved in the club. Advertisement read more on gaa He took on a number of positions, including President, Secretary, and Treasurer over the years. Galway GAA confirmed the sad news of his passing on social media. A statement read: "Is údar mór brón do CLG na Gaillimhe an scéala go bhfuil ár n-iar imreoir Contae Tommy Keenan imithe ar shlí na firínne. "The Dunmore MacHales club man tasted success with Galway, winning two All-Ireland Senior Football medals as part of the three in a row squad of 1960s. Advertisement Most read in GAA Football "In 1970, he captained Galway to a Connacht final victory before leading the team in the All-Ireland semi-final against Meath. "Tommy was a key player with the Dunmore MacHales team that won five Galway Senior Club Football titles in the 1960s. "He had a lifelong involvement in the GAA, serving as President, Secretary and Treasurer of his club Dunmore MacHales, as well as fulfilling many other roles in the club as both player and administrator over a long and distinguished career." "On behalf of Galway GAA, we express our deepest sympathies to his wife Eileen, daughter Mary, sons Henry, Francis, Thomas and Brian, in-laws, grandchildren, his sisters Mary, Evelyn and Sheila, his brother John and extended family. Advertisement "He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and the whole Galway GAA community. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam." According to his death notice, Mr Keenan was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was predeceased by his daughter Eibhlín, sister Peggy, and brother Martin. He is survived by his wife Eileen, children, sons- and daughters-in-law, grandchildren, siblings, extended family, neighbours, and many friends. Advertisement Dunmore MacHales GAA also shared a heartfelt message following his passing. A post read: "There is a cloud of sadness in our Dunmore MacHales football community, when the shock news came on Tuesday night that one of our great and revered icons and Club President, Tommie Keenan had died suddenly, leaving a void, not only for his beautiful family but for all of us who knew and loved him in the town he lived in all his life. "Everyone across Dunmore MacHales wish to express our heartfelt sympathies and support to the entire Keenan family at this sad time." Mr Keenan will repose at Glynn's Funeral Home in Dunmore on Friday, May 2, from 6pm, with removal to his home afterwards. F Advertisement The funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, May 3, at 12 noon in the Church of Our Lady & St Nicholas, Dunmore, followed by burial at Dunmore Cemetery.
Extra.ie
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
'Cloud of sadness' as tributes paid to Galway GAA legend Tommy Keenan
Tributes have been paid to Galway GAA legend Tommy Keenan after he passed away suddenly this week. Mr Keenan played Gaelic Football at both club and county level, tasting success with the Tribesmen with two All-Ireland medals as part of the county's three-peat in the 1960s — being dubbed one of the five 'Kings of the 60s' for his effort. He also captained the squad to a Connacht final, and All-Ireland semi-final in 1970. He was also heavily involved in his club Dunmore MacHales, being a key player of the team that won five Galway Senior Club titles in the 60s, as well as serving as President, Secretary and Treasurer of the club among other roles. Tributes have been paid to Galway GAA legend Tommy Keenan after he passed away suddenly this week. Pic: Galway GAA confirmed Mr Keenan's passing in a statement on Twitter (X), saying 'Is údar mór brón do CLG na Gaillimhe an scéala go bhfuil ár n-iar imreoir Contae Tommy Keenan imithe ar shlí na firínne. 'The Dunmore MacHales club man tasted success with Galway, winning two All-Ireland Senior Football medals as part of the three in a row squad of 1960s. In 1970, he captained Galway to a Connacht final victory before leading the team in the All-Ireland semi-final against Meath. 'Tommy was a key player with the Dunmore MacHales team that won five Galway Senior Club Football titles in the 1960s. He had a lifelong involvement in the GAA, serving as President, Secretary and Treasurer of his club Dunmore MacHales, as well as fulfilling many other roles in the club as both player and administrator over a long and distinguished career.' Tommy Keenan RIP 🕯️Is údar mór brón do CLG na Gaillimhe an scéala go bhfuil ár n-iar imreoir Contae Tommy Keenan imithe ar shlí na firínne. The Dunmore MacHales club man tasted success with Galway, winning two All-Ireland Senior Football medals as part of the three in a row… — Galway GAA Official (@Galway_GAA) May 1, 2025 'On behalf of Galway GAA, we express our deepest sympathies to his wife Eileen, daughter Mary, sons Henry, Francis, Thomas and Brian, in-laws, grandchildren, his sisters Mary, Evelyn and Sheila, his brother John and extended family,' the county continued. 'He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and the whole Galway GAA community. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.' Mr Keenan's death notice reads that he is a beloved husband, devoted father and cherished grandfather, who was predeceased by his baby daughter Eibhlín, sister Peggy and brother Martin. He is 'forever missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife Eileen, daughter Mary, sons Henry, Francis, Thomas and Brian, his daughters-in-law, son-in-law, adored grandchildren, his sisters Mary, Evelyn and Sheila, his brother John and extended family, kind neighbours and a wide circle of friends.' Dunmore MacHales also paid tribute to Mr Keenan following his passing, saying that there's a 'cloud of sadness' over the club. Pic: Dunmore MacHales GAA/Facebook Dunmore MacHales also paid tribute to him, writing 'There is a cloud of sadness in our Dunmore MacHales football community, when the shock news came on Tuesday night that one of our great and revered icons and Club President, Tommie Keenan had died suddenly, leaving a void, not only for his beautiful family but for all of us who knew and loved him in the town he lived in all his life. 'Everyone across Dunmore MacHales wish to express our heartfelt sympathies and support to the entire Keenan family at this sad time.' Mr Keenan will be reposing at Glynn's Funeral Home in Dunmore on Friday, May 2 from 6pm, with removal to his home afterward. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday (May 3) at 12 noon in the Church of Our Lady & St Nicholas, Dunmore. Burial afterwards at Dunmore Cemetery.
