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Irish Times
12 hours ago
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- Irish Times
Ireland finish behind Slovenia despite victory in Cork
Despite losing 1-0 to their hosts, it was mission accomplished for Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Tuesday evening, Ireland finishing level on points with their visitors in their Nations League group, but behind on goal difference. Slovenia are, then, promoted to League A, but if Carla Ward's charges are to join them, they must win a play-off in October, the draw for which takes place on Friday. ' There is still a lot of work to do, but the future is bright ,' the manager insisted after, Gavin Cummiskey reporting from Cork and Malachy Clerkin rating the players . A few miles down the road from Páirc Uí Chaoimh, champagne might well have been flowing. Muireann Duffy spoke with Ringmahon Rangers chairman Paul Higgins after confirmation of their former player Caoimhín Kelleher's move from Liverpool to Brentford . The deal could eventually be worth €21 million - and 20 per cent of that will go to Ringmahon. Jackpot. Gavin, meanwhile, looks ahead to the men's friendly against Senegal on Friday, when Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Evan Ferguson will hope to be among the goals, and we also hear from midfielder Jason Knight and assistant manager John O'Shea ahead of the game. In rugby, Gerry Thornley reports on something of a coup for Connacht, namely the appointment of Stuart Lancaster as coach , and he also looks at the likely inclusions in the Irish squad that will be named today for the upcoming Tests away to Georgia and Portugal. READ MORE Albert Heenop brings a very, very alternative view from South Africa on the carry-on of Jaden Hendrikse and co during the URC shoot-out against Munster. 'The game needs entertainers, like Hendrikse, even if they occasionally ruffle some feathers,' he writes. 'Textbook 'shithousery',' is how Gordon D'Arcy describes it in his column. 'That unapologetic, win-at-all-costs mentality is woven into the DNA of South African rugby ,' he says. Under defence coach Jacques Nienaber, Leinster 'will have tried to adopt some of that Springbok edge'. It will be tested by Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, James Ryan raring to go in the URC semi-final after an injury-interrupted season. In Gaelic football, Darragh Ó Sé writes about the game's great 'decision-makers', like Michael Murphy, Con O'Callaghan, David Clifford and Rory Grugan . 'They're worth their weight in gold to their managers,' he says, the absence of O'Callaghan against Armagh on Sunday playing no small part in a 'fiasco' of a performance by Dublin. In hurling, Gordon Manning talks to former Leinster rugby hopeful and now Laois captain David Dooley ahead of Sunday's Joe McDonagh Cup final against Kildare, and he also has a word with Kilkenny's Adrian Mullen in the build-up to the Leinster final against Galway. 'Munster hurling finals always come with the blessings of posterity and tradition, whereas Leinster bear the burdens of pale comparison ,' writes Seán Moran in his column. Still, you'd imagine Kilkenny and Galway will be quite up for it. TV Watch : TNT Sports continues its French Open coverage today, and there are four highly tasty quarter-finals to enjoy - Madison Keys v Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva v Lois Boisson, Jannik Sinner v Alexander Bublik and Alexander Zverev v some lad called Novak Djokovic. Later, Virgin Media Three has the Nations League semi-final between Germany and Portugal (8.0).
Irish Independent
a day ago
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- Irish Independent
‘I'm buzzing, I'm really happy to be here' – Caoimhín Kelleher signs five-year deal with Brentford
Ireland goalkeeper claims leaving Liverpool wasn't 'very difficult' as Cork club Ringmahon Rangers set for record €3m windfall from move Caoimhín Kelleher says it was an easy decision to quit Liverpool and move to Premier League rivals Brentford as he was eager to secure first team football on a regular basis. The Cork native today ended his long association with the Anfield club as he agreed on a five-year deal, costing the Bees a reported fee of €21million, with his schoolboy club Ringmahon Rangers set to earn a €3m cut of the deal.
Irish Times
a day ago
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- Irish Times
‘Dad, you have to get me a Brentford jersey now': Ringmahon Rangers get behind Caoimhín Kelleher's move
Caoimhín Kelleher is the gift that keeps on giving for his former club Ringmahon Rangers. Confirmation of the 26-year-old's move from Liverpool to Brentford on Tuesday was a happy occasion for the club, seeing one of their own sign the dotted line to become a first-choice goalkeeper at the west London club. But the news was made all the more sweet by a windfall which will now be making its way to the Cork club thanks to a sell-on clause in his original deal signed with Liverpool 10 years ago. Liverpool are reportedly in line to receive £12.5 million (€15 million) for Kelleher, which could increase to £18 million (€21 million) with performance-related add-ons. Twenty per cent of that sum will go back to Ringmahon. READ MORE 'It's going to be substantial,' Ringmahon chairman Paul Higgins says. 'Exactly how much, we don't know, but's it's going to set us up for long into the future.' 'I'm very happy. Very happy for Caoimhín himself, first of all, and his family,' Higgins says, adding it's a very proud day for the club. Ringmahon, which boasts almost 500 members, has made significant investments in its facilities in recent years, but this windfall will give the club more scope to provide for its burgeoning numbers. 'Over the last few years, we've had kids coming into our academy and they want to be the next Caoimhín Kelleher, or they want to be the next Alan Browne [Sunderland], the next Franco Umeh [Crystal Palace], Jadon Umeh [Benfica]. It's great. 'It's easy for us to go back to the kids and say, if you work hard, you have a chance at that. We have photos of the boys when they were younger in teams, working hard. [Current players at Ringmore] see all that and it'll drive them all on to bigger things.' And the Kelleher-effect hasn't gone unnoticed. 'It's bringing numbers in their droves,' Higgins says. 'It's brilliant. And it's huge numbers that want to be goalkeepers, which is probably a problem position for everyone for years.' 'We always believed that [Caoimhín] would be a success,' he adds. 'But I don't think anyone could have expected him to be so successful to the extent that he is, because he's well thought of and well regarded among all his fellow players.' And Higgins feels now is the right time for Kelleher to leave Merseyside. 'He's after winning every single trophy he can at Liverpool. At Brentford now, he's going to go in, he's going to be number one, he's going to be Irish number one. It's a great stepping stone for his future, so it's huge for him.' Wherever this stepping stone may lead for Kelleher, his loyal Ringmahon supporters will follow. 'My daughter texted me, she's only 11, and she says, 'Dad, you have to get me a Brentford jersey now',' Higgins laughs. Cork will surely soon be awash with a red and white jersey of a new kind, one proudly bearing the Brentford bee.
Irish Independent
a day ago
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- Irish Independent
‘It's not an easy thing for him to do' – John O'Shea backs Caoimhín Kelleher to blossom after Anfield exit
Ireland assistant manager John O'Shea is confident that the national team will reap the rewards of Caoimhín Kelleher's move away from Liverpool once his €21m switch to Premier League rivals Brentford is completed.
BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
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- BreakingNews.ie
Brentford sign Caoimhín Kelleher as Mark Flekken leaves for Bayer Leverkusen
Brentford have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher from Liverpool in an £18million deal, having seen Mark Flekken join Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. It is understood the Bees will pay an initial £12.5million for Kelleher, who had only one year left on his contract at Anfield, with the rest due in performance-related instalments. Advertisement Kelleher made 20 appearances last season – largely in two spells when Alisson Becker was injured – and wanted more first-team football. The arrival at Anfield of Valencia's Georgia international Giorgi Mamardashvili, a £29m move agreed last summer, reduced the Irishman's chances further. Cork-born Kelleher, who has signed a five-year contract, will now look to establish himself as a genuine Premier League number one with Brentford. 'I don't think it was very difficult for me to leave (Liverpool),' Kelleher said on the Brentford website. Advertisement 'I felt for my own career that the time was right for me to go, to be a number one and to play every week. 'I heard of some interest a number of weeks ago. Once I knew Brentford was in for me, it was definitely one I was really excited about and wanted to do as quickly as possible. 'It was interesting to see their point of view on why they wanted to sign me and how they think they can develop my game. It was impressive and I think the club's a really good fit for me.' Netherlands goalkeeper Flekken made 77 appearances for the Bees following his arrival from Freiburg in May 2023 and missed just one Premier League match last season. Advertisement Flekken's move to the Bundesliga will see the 31-year-old link up with fellow Dutchman Erik ten Hag, the former Manchester United manager having taken over following the departure of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid. Brentford's director of football Phil Giles said on the club's website: 'Mark has proven to be a seamless replacement for David Raya, who set an extremely high standard during his years with us. 'We were expecting Mark to be our goalkeeper for many more years. 'However, when Bayer Leverkusen made it known that they wanted to do this transfer, and Mark made it clear that he was interested in moving closer to home and with a possibility of Champions League football, we turned our attention towards how all parties could make this happen. 'Mark has done a great job for us and leaves with our thanks and support.'
