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Irish Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Tyrone footballers draw high praise all round
If you've even a drop of Tyrone blood running through your veins, and if Gaelic football is your passion, then there's some decidedly pleasant reading for you in the sports pages today. First, Paul Keane reports on the county securing back-to-back under-20 All Ireland titles by beating Louth at the Athletic Grounds last night. It was an evening that 'red-hot forward duo Noah Grimes and Eoin McElholm will not forget any time soon,' the pair scoring 4-10 between them. Second, Ciarán Murphy salutes Tyrone's performance against Donegal in Ballybofey last weekend, in particular their brilliance in those breathless closing minutes when we saw 'some of the new ways the rule enhancements have brought the game forward'. Laois goalkeeper Killian Roche, who'll be in action against Offaly on Saturday in the final round of Tailteann Cup group games, is happy enough with most of the new rules , conceding that the 'game needed changing'. But 'taking away the back-pass from the keeper is one thing, still insisting on the kickout going long is another layer'. In rugby, John O'Sullivan has word on Tadhg Beirne and Aoife Dalton winning the Players' Players of the Year awards , Beirne, of course, unable to accept his in the flesh – he has URC business to attend to in South Africa. Johnny Watterson talks to Beirne's Munster comrade Calvin Nash ahead of their quarter-final match against the Sharks on Saturday. READ MORE And John hears from James Lowe in the build-up to Leinster's URC quarter-final against Scarlets, Lowe determined that the departing Cian Healy and Ross Byrne – Healy in to retirement, Byrne off to Gloucester – leave with another medal around their necks. In football, the latest stage of Robbie Keane's managerial career saw him lead Ferencváros to their seventh consecutive Hungarian league title last weekend. For once, they actually had some competition, in the form of prime minister Viktor Orban's club, Puskas Akademia, recipients of 'state funding on a staggering scale'. Tom Mortimer details the wild and wacky landscape of Hungarian football. As Dave Hannigan tells us, Jim Irsay's life was a bit on the wild and wacky side too , the Indianapolis Colts owner, who died last week at the age of 65, 'adored by fans, players, and coaches alike'. He leaves behind 'an eclectic collection of artefacts', including Muhammad Ali's Rumble in the Jungle championship belt and the guitar Kurt Cobain wielded in the Smells like Teen Spirit video. How much did he love his collection? He once turned down an offer of $1 billion for it. TV Watch: Shane Lowry is the sole Irish player in the field at the Memorial, which gets under way today at Muirfield Village (Sky Sports Golf, 4.30pm), while Leona Maguire flies the flag at the US Open, the second Major of the year on the LPGA Tour (Sky Sports Mix, 5pm). Philip Reid previews both tournaments .
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Tyrone hammer Louth to defend U20 All-Ireland title
Tyrone retained the All-Ireland under-20 title with a 4-16 to 0-17 win over Louth at the Athletic Grounds. The victory marks a third title in four years for the Red Hands at the grade. Tyrone's ability to find the back of the net proved the difference against a Louth side appearing in their first ever final at the level. Noah Grimes (2-6) and Eoin McElholm (2-4) along with a late goal from substitute Shea McDermott marked a blistering attacking display. Paul Devlin's side led 2-7 to 0-8 at half-time, Grimes hitting his first goal on 12 minutes after a fine pass from Matthew Quinn. Louth responded to lead by one with five to the break, Sean Callaghan's two pointer the pick of their efforts. McElholm latched onto a poor kick-out to feed a composed Grims, who scored a second goal as the Red Hands landed 1-3 just before the could have ended the game as a contest early in the second half but Conor O'Neill had his effort for a goal remarkably saved by Tiarnan Markey. Louth responded with a two pointer from Tadgh McDonnell and scores from Lennon and McDonnell to cut the deficit to three. Despite the fright, McElholm who featured for the senior side in Saturday's win over Donegal showed his class with two goals in five minutes before substitute McDermott added gloss with a classy fifth goal on the whistle. Tyrone: C McGarvey; F Nelis, B Hughes, C Devlin; C Daly, J Clarke (0-1), C Donnelly (0-1); C Devlin, C O'Neill (0-1); C Sheehy, E McElholm (2-4), M Quinn; N Grimes (2-6), R McCullagh (0-2 1f), L Og Mossey. Subs: Eoin Donaghy for Sheehy (52), Cormac Mallon for L Og Mossey (55), Shea McDermott (1-1) for C Devlin (58), Liam Lawn for McCullagh (60), Sean Broderick for Nelis (60). Louth: T Markey; M Reid, K Martin, P Tinnelly; T McDonnell (0-3 1 2pt), C McGinty; S Callaghan (0-3 1 2pt), J Maguire (0-2 1 2pt); S Lennon (0-1), C Mac Criosta, P Grimes-Murphy; A Gillespie (0-1 1f), T McDonnell (0-2 1f), D Dorian (0-1). Subs: Ben McKeown for Reid (43), James McGlew for McGinty (50), Dylan Shevlin (0-1) for D Dorian (50).Referee: N Mooney (Cavan)
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Mixed emotions' for Tally after Derry lose to Armagh
Derry manager Paddy Tally conceded that he had "mixed emotions" as his battling side went down 2-21 to 2-17 to Armagh in their opening game of the All-Ireland round-robin series at the Athletic Grounds. The All-Ireland champions led 2-16 to 0-13 midway through the second half thanks to goals from Barry McCambridge and Conor Turbitt before Conor Glass and Dan Higgins hit the net for Derry cutting the deficit to four. Despite that Derry comeback, Armagh steadied the ship however to secure the victory. Tally told BBC Sport NI that he believed his side had carved out enough scoring chances to win the game. "Immensely proud of the effort the players put in, especially in the second half when it looked like the game could get away from them," reflected the Derry boss. "Delighted that they showed the heart and spirit that was required to come back but also very disappointed that we didn't win the game with the chances that we created. "We had enough chances to win the match but some of our decisions and shot selection was poor, and even some of our execution. "We scored two goals in the second half but could have had another four, so mixed emotions, disappointed, but proud of the effort." Tally expressed satisfaction with the manner in which the Oak Leafers fashioned their opportunities but bemoaned a lack of a clinical edge on occasions. "Every chance we got was a worked move but you've got to take them. A lot of these matches are decided on fine lines. "We hadn't played for seven weeks since losing in the Ulster SFC and you could see a bit of rustiness but that is out of our system now. "We were loose defensively at times which wasn't good enough and we struggled with kick-outs at times." Next up for Derry is a Celtic Park encounter on 1 June against a Galway team who lost out to Dublin in their first All-Ireland outing. "I've never doubted the character of this team. We've got to stick at it and we have a massive game against Galway next week."
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Mixed emotions' for Tally after Derry lose to Armagh
Derry manager Paddy Tally conceded that he had "mixed emotions" as his battling side went down 2-21 to 2-17 to Armagh in their opening game of the All-Ireland round-robin series at the Athletic All-Ireland champions led 2-16 to 0-13 midway through the second half thanks to goals from Barry McCambridge and Conor Turbitt before Conor Glass and Dan Higgins hit the net for Derry cutting the deficit to that Derry comeback, Armagh steadied the ship however to secure the told BBC Sport NI that he believed his side had carved out enough scoring chances to win the game."Immensely proud of the effort the players put in, especially in the second half when it looked like the game could get away from them," reflected the Derry boss."Delighted that they showed the heart and spirit that was required to come back but also very disappointed that we didn't win the game with the chances that we created."We had enough chances to win the match but some of our decisions and shot selection was poor, and even some of our execution."We scored two goals in the second half but could have had another four, so mixed emotions, disappointed, but proud of the effort."Tally expressed satisfaction with the manner in which the Oak Leafers fashioned their opportunities but bemoaned a lack of a clinical edge on occasions."Every chance we got was a worked move but you've got to take them. A lot of these matches are decided on fine lines."We hadn't played for seven weeks since losing in the Ulster SFC and you could see a bit of rustiness but that is out of our system now."We were loose defensively at times which wasn't good enough and we struggled with kick-outs at times."Next up for Derry is a Celtic Park encounter on 1 June against a Galway team who lost out to Dublin in their first All-Ireland outing."I've never doubted the character of this team. We've got to stick at it and we have a massive game against Galway next week."
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Armagh edge past spirited Derry in All-Ireland round-robin thriller
Armagh opened their All-Ireland round-robin series with a 2-21 to 2-17 win over Ulster rivals Derry at the Athletic Grounds. The All-Ireland champions led 2-16 to 0-13 midway through the second half thanks to goals from Barry McCambridge and Conor Turbitt before Conor Glass and Dan Higgins hit the net for Derry cutting the deficit to four. Despite that Derry comeback, Armagh steadied the ship however to secure the victory. The Oak Leafers really struggled on their own kick-out through the first half and this accounted for much of the home side's success, rattling off four scores in a row with Oisin Conaty, Ross McQuillan and Andrew Murnin on target. Rian O'Neill, turning out for his county for the first time since last year's All-Ireland final, also landed a score as Armagh led 0-12 to 0-9 at the break playing with the aid of the breeze. The Orchard County flew out of the blocks in the second half, hitting an unanswered 1-4 in just six minutes, with Murnin's attempt at a point dropping short only to be punched into the net by McCambridge. Derry replied with an effort from Niall Toner before Shane McGuigan landed a two-pointer. The Armagh reply was emphatic, hitting 1-5 in less than 10 minutes, Turbitt burning past Patrick McGurk before rolling to the net to give his side a 13-point lead. It looked like the game was dead and buried before Derry hit two goals inside one minute. Ethan Doherty cut through the heart of the Armagh rearguard before slipping it to Glass who fired an exceptional finish to the roof of the net. Derry claimed possession from the very next kick-out and it was the goal scorer who turned the provider as Glass found Higgins the substitute who rolled the ball low beyond Ethan Rafferty to the net. Paul Cassidy and Shane McGuigan fired over two pointers either side of a Joe McElroy fisted point for the home side as Paddy Tally's men outscored Armagh 2-4 to 0-2 in the final 10 minutes of the game. Glass and McGuigan had two-pointed efforts tail wide at the death as Armagh held out for a vital two points. Next Sunday, Armagh return to Croke Park to take on Dublin in a meeting of Group Four's unbeaten sides. Derry will welcome Galway to Celtic Park with both sides wrestling for their first win of the campaign.
