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6 days ago
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Travel options for GAA fans as Kerry face Donegal in the All Ireland Football final
One All Ireland Senior final down, and one more left — this weekend The Kingdom take on The Forgotten County in the All Ireland Senior Football Championships. The weekend gone saw Tipperary take home the All Ireland Hurling title following a huge upset against Cork, with the Rebels scoring just two points in the second half of the game — having been six points up at half time. Liam McCarthy headed back to Semple Stadium with the final score of the 2025 hurling final 3-27 to 1-18. Now, all eyes are on Kerry and Donegal with Jack O'Connor's Munster men looking to pick up their first All Ireland since 2022, while Donegal will be hoping to put an end to a more than ten year drought, having not taken the Sam Maguire up the country since 2014. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile Now, all eyes are on Kerry and Donegal with Jack O'Connor's Munster men looking to pick up their first All Ireland since 2022, while Donegal will be hoping to put an end to a more than ten year drought, having not taken the Sam Maguire up the country since 2014. With train services booked up for those heading to the Dublin for the football final, many will be looking for alternative travel options for the big day. There is always the option to drive to the capital, though road-users should be advised of car parks booking up early on the day. One All Ireland Senior final down, and one more left — this weekend The Kingdom take on The Forgotten County in the All Ireland Senior Football Championships. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile On Tuesday, Irish Rail added two further train services from Kerry to Dublin and back, with a spokesperson confirming to that they were sold out in eight minutes. Those travelling via train to the capital for the football are reminded that tickets need to be pre-booked, and tickets purchased at stations on the day will not be valid for sold-out services. Irish Rail reiterated that 'no alcohol is permitted on any train service.' They added: 'Saturday trains are also busy from Kerry, as are return trains on Monday, with a number of these trains sold out. Pre-booking is therefore also essential for these trains.' Those travelling via train to the capital are reminded that tickets need to be pre-booked tickets, and tickets purchased at stations on the day will not be valid for sold-out services. Pic: Nicola_K_Photos/Shutterstock All Tralee to Dublin Heuston services are fully booked up until 2.50pm on Sunday, while all services from Heuston to Tralee are booked from 5pm onwards on Sunday evening. Kerry fans also have the option to use bus with Dublin Coach offering options from Tralee and Killarney, and confirming that seats have been added for both services but are 'booking faster than Davide Clifford on a solo run.' Services from Tralee depart at 5.30am; 8.30am getting fans into the capital for 10am and 1pm respectively, while those travelling from Killarney have services at 4.30am; 6.30am; 7.30am and 9.30am. These would get you into Dublin for 9am; 11am; 12pm and 2pm, respectively. Return services to Tralee that are available are the 6.15pm; 8.15pm and 11.15pm services, while fans heading back to Killarney have the 7.15pm and 9.15pm services. The only train option for Donegal fans is to get the train from Sligo, though all services to Dublin and back on the day (for those heading to and from the match) are sold out. Fortunately, Expressway have a number of services from Donegal's Abbey Hotel to Busaras in Dublin that would suit anyone still looking to get to the football final via public transport. Pic: Leah Farrell/ Fortunately, Expressway have a number of services from Donegal's Abbey Hotel to Busaras in Dublin that would suit anyone still looking to travel via public transport. Fans can catch the 5.30am bus, though the 7am and 8.30am are sold out. Other options that could suit are a second 8.30am service and a 10am service. For the return leg, no services are sold out as of yet, with buses leaving Dublin for Donegal at 6.30pm; 10pm; 9.30pm and 11pm.
Extra.ie
07-07-2025
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Sharlene Mawdsley beams as boyfriend lines out in Tipp win
Sharlene Mawdsley paid her first visit to Croke Park over the weekend but has promised it won't be her last as she supported boyfriend Michael Breen and the Tipperary GAA team. Tipperary took on Kilkenny in the second All Ireland Senior Hurling semi-finals on Sunday at Croke Park, with the game going down to the final whistle. 14-man Tipperary were victorious on an initial tally of 4-21 to 0-30, however the GAA have since confirmed the final point given to Tipperary was actually wide. Sharlene Mawdsley paid her first visit to Croke Park over the weekend but has promised it won't be her last as she supported boyfriend Michael Breen and the Tipperary GAA team. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Amongst attendees was Olympian Sharlene Mawdsley who was beaming alongside county hurler Michael following the win. The runner and hurler confirmed their relationship online in May when Sharlene was on cheerleader duties when Tipperary hosted Waterford at Semple Stadium. Sharing a photo of herself alongside the corner-back, Sharlene wrote: 'Tippin' on,' with Michael cheekily sharing the post to his Instagram Story joking that 'this fan was following me around all day.' On Sunday, Sharlene paid a visit to Croke Park for the first time as she cheered on her boyfriend and home county as they secured their place in the All Ireland Senior hurling final in two weeks time. It will be a Munster v Munster All Ireland as Cork booked their place in the final on Saturday following a huge win against Dublin. Michael shared a sweet snap alongside Sharlene to Instagram, writing: 'First time in Croker is it,' with many taking to the comments obsessed with the cute couple. On Sunday, Sharlene paid a visit to Croke Park for the first time as she cheered on her boyfriend and home county as they secured their place in the All Ireland Senior hurling final in two weeks time. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile '& not my last,' Sharlene teased, likely looking forward to two weeks time. The snap was shared by the Croke Park social team, who said: 'A first time visit to Croke Park for Sharlene Mawdlsey! We hope to see you again in two weeks!' Social media users took to the comments expressing their delight at seeing Sharlene, who recently lost her father, smiling. One wrote: 'Delighted to see them both looking so happy, great to see Sharlene supporting her county and her boyfriend. Some amazing talent in Tipperary.' Another added: 'Two of the nicest young people you will come across, always signs autographs and take selfies, both are beautiful people and great ambassadors for Ireland, the GAA and Tipperary.'
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07-07-2025
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Kilkenny v Tipperary game put into dispute as GAA confirm 'official score'
Sunday's All Ireland Senior hurling semi-final has been put into dispute after a 'ghost' point appeared on the scoreboard, leading Kilkenny players to think they needed a goal to advance to the final. The Cats faced off against Tipperary at Croke Park on Sunday with a thrilling game going down to the final whistle. 14-man Tipperary were victorious on the day on what was initially said to be a tally of 4-21 to 0-30. However, the GAA has since confirmed the final point given to Tipperary did not exist. Sunday's All Ireland Senior hurling semi-final has been put into dispute after a 'ghost' point appeared on the scoreboard, leading Kilkenny players to think they needed a goal to advance to the final. Pic: INPHO/Leah Scholes The confusion came following a shot from midfielder Noel McGrath who went for a point in the 70th minute. Despite the point being waved wide by an umpire the scoreboard increased meaning Kilkenny thought they needed three points in order to take the game into extra time. A statement from the GAA has since confirmed the point was in fact a wide, writing: 'The GAA can confirm that the official score at the end of the Tipperary v Kilkenny GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final was 4-20 to 0-30. The GAA acknowledge there was confusion over the final score. The CCCC is awaiting the full referees report in order to establish how the initial mistake occurred.' Both Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng and Tipp's Liam Cahill said they thought Kilkenny were chasing a three-point deficit at the end of the game. Darragh McCarthy of Tipperary is comforted by Mikey Butler of Kilkenny, right, as he is shown a red card, a second yellow, by referee James Owens during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile The goal difference resulted in players Eoin Cody and John Donnelly going for goals on separate occasions, unsuccessfully. If both players instead went for points and succeeded, the game could have gone to extra-time. GAA fans have been having their say on X with Kilkenny fans furious while others aren't as aggrieved with the error. One said: 'Interesting how with all technology and officials this could happen. @KilkennyCLG had at least 2 attempts at goals that were tap over points that would have taken game to extra time. And with 14 for another 20 minutes would @TipperaryGAA survive?' Tipperary had 14 men with 15 minutes to go, but yet its a human error fault, if kilkenny can't game manage 15v14 nothing to do with one point. FFS. — Paul Davoren (@PaulDavoren1) July 6, 2025 Another said: 'Integrity of today's semi-final was brought into question by human error but a mistake all the same. Kilkenny were seriously hard done by. They chased a goal they didn't need. At the same time, Tipperary defended a goal they didn't have to.' A third responded: 'Tipperary had 14 men with 15 minutes to go, but yet it's a human error fault, if Kilkenny can't manage 15v14, nothing to do with one point.' On Saturday the first semi-final took place with Cork taking on Dublin, which prompted a sensational display from Pat Ryan's Rebel side. A full house, dominated by a travelling Cork army, watched Ryan's team shoot 7-26 to blitz the Dublin fairytale and move within 70 minutes of ending the county's 20-year wait for the Liam MacCarthy Cup.
