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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Dessie Farrell admits Dublin badly missed Con O'Callaghan as he warns of ‘serious conversation' with players
DESSIE FARRELL has vowed to have a 'serious conversation' with his Dublin players about their costly errors. The Dubs coughed up FIVE points to Armagh for technical fouls at Croke Park — and Advertisement 2 A lot of work to do for Farrell's men in the coming weeks 2 Armagh ran out winners by a score of 0-24 to 0-19 Rory Grugan tapped over three Ocrhard points after Dublin breaches of the four/three rule, as well as a separate two-pointer after a man in blue impeded a player who made a kickout mark. Boss Farrell also winced at the 17 wides in this Group of Death clash. Fuming Farrell said of the series of technical errors: 'It just shouldn't be happening. Whether they're marginal calls or not, we shouldn't be putting ourselves in that position. 'To get done for three, and then we had a breach or a technical foul after a mark in the first half as well which cost us another two points. Advertisement Read more on GAA 'That's five points in total it cost us. At this stage of the competition, against opposition like we're playing, it's just not good enough. 'We'll be having a serious conversation about that.' The 2023 champions are still in the hunt for Sam but have now lost two Championship games in the same season for the first time since 2010 after last month's Dublin struck 11 wides in the second-half alone as they chased holders Armagh's lead. Advertisement Most read in GAA Football They took nine separate pot-shots for two-pointers in the half and scored just two. Farrell said it was a mistake to keep chasing long-range scores and he acknowledged they badly missed Con O'Callaghan. 'Like something out of the French Revolution' - RTE GAA pundit Donal Og Cusack slams Dublin star's reckless swipe King Con Farrell said: 'I think what you're supposed to say in this situation is that it's an opportunity for somebody else. Advertisement 'But when you're dealing with somebody like Con, it's definitely a loss — there's no denying that, there's no getting away from that. 'But that's the challenge we face. We faced it in 2022 when he missed the back end of the Championship and we came up short against Kerry in the semi-final. 'We were prepared for not having him on the pitch today. It's not as if it was a bolt from the blue. 'Ultimately, I think we missed his leadership out there at different times. Advertisement 'Obviously he brings a level of composure and a level of calm that we struggled without at times today. 'We were at odds with ourselves at different stages and to identify the reasons for that is a challenge at this point in time. But perhaps missing Con is a contributing factor.'
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Dessie Farrell: Dublin struggled without calm Con O'Callaghan in Armagh defeat
Dessie Farrell says a wasteful Dublin were 'at odds with themselves' at stages of today's defeat by Armagh at Croke Park, in the absence of captain Con O'Callaghan. Kieran McGeeney's men emerged on a 0-24 to 0-19 scoreline to top the group and claim the one automatic All-Ireland quarter-final place on offer with a game to spare. It also left Dublin fighting for their lives going head to head with Derry in the final round at a neutral venue in a fortnight. A draw will be enough for Dublin to stay alive, but if Derry win and Galway defeat Armagh, the capital side will finish bottom of the group and exit the All-Ireland race. O'Callaghan was sorely missed yesterday as Dublin had 23 misses in total, including 19 wides, with five of them two point efforts in the second half as they attempted to chase down Armagh, who had just nine misses in total and hit five two-pointers to Dublin's three. 'I think what you're supposed to say in this situation is it's an opportunity for somebody else,' said Farrell. 'But when you're dealing with somebody like Con, it's definitely a loss. There's no denying that. There's no getting away from that. But that's the challenge we faced. 'We faced it in 2022 when he missed the back end of the Championship and we came up short against Kerry in the semi-final. 'We were prepared for not having him on the pitch today, so it's not as if it was a bolt from the blue. But ultimately, I think we missed his leadership out there at different times. 'Obviously, he brings a level of composure and a level of calm that we struggled with at times today. 'We were sort of at odds with ourselves at different stages and to identify the reason for that is a challenge at this point in time. But perhaps missing Con is a contributing factor.' All-Ireland champions Armagh certainly laid down a marker that they're going nowhere as their remarkable run of not having been beaten in regular time in a Championship game since June 2023 continued. Tyrone defeated them in a group game that year, and since then a resilient Armagh are unbeaten in regulation time in 16 Championship games. Even though they're through as group winners, McGeeney says Armagh won't take their foot off the gas in their final round tie against a reeling Galway side fighting for their Championship lives. Armagh emerged yesterday despite the absence of some of their top names through injury, including All-Ireland winning captain and All Star Aidan Forker, two point specialist Oisin O'Neill and defensive lynchpin Ciaran Mackin. McGeeney says his side won't let up in the final round: 'No, you can't. We've seen that. You can't, because you'll go soft. 'They (Galway) were beaten by a point by Dublin, and it was a draw again today (against Derry). Galway, to me, are still one of the top three or four teams in the country. 'They'll be smarting, because they know how good they are. If you go soft to that, you'll both lose players, and you can lose a whole lot of other things as well. 'You might be able to get somebody else in and get game time, but the way we do our training is you have to fight for that position. It's not given to you.'
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Armagh are coming to boil and will fancy chances vs Dublin – Con O'Callaghan is an incalculable loss for Dessie Farrell
A CHAMPIONSHIP clash with Dublin at Croke Park could hardly be described as low-hanging fruit. But I get the sense nonetheless that the Orchard is beginning to bloom. 3 Armagh face Dublin in the All-Ireland SFC Credit: Ray McManus/Sportsfile 3 Graham Geraghty backed the reigning champions to beat the Dubs Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile 3 Con O'Callaghan will miss the game through injury Credit: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile And with Even though the severity of his injury will probably be kept under wraps, it is no surprise to see Con's name absent from the It did not look good for him as he went off against Such is the way of these things, he may still end up playing a part. Read More on GAA If not, it will be an incalculable loss for Dublin. Prior to picking up the injury, his performance against Galway was yet another demonstration of his importance to Dessie Farrell's team. So much goes through him, whether he is operating in the half-forward line or closer to goal. As evidenced by Farrell's decision to hand him the captaincy, Con's leadership is also vital at a time when the Dubs are striving to show that there is life after the likes of Brian Fenton and James McCarthy. Returning to Croker for a game of this magnitude is exactly where Dublin want to be. Yet the same goes for Armagh, who are coming to the boil nicely. Most read in GAA Football The trajectory of their form is promising, there's a good buzz about them and crucially their ranks have been bolstered by the return of Rian O'Neill. The momentum is building for Kieran McGeeney's men. Tipperary GAA star 'had to do live apology on RTE' the day after cursing during All-Ireland interview - They showed few signs of an Ulster final hangover while racking up a big lead against Derry , whose late surge only served to put some respectability on the scoreline. Armagh will not have it all their own way against Dublin by any stretch of the imagination. What the Dubs did to Galway was extremely impressive. They are a team who are sure to be high on confidence. However, if Con is gone, Dublin will find it very difficult to dig out a victory. One man does not make a team, yet his influence is just so critical that the Dubs are nowhere near as formidable without him. This has the makings of being as good a game as we will see all year. And while there will not be much between the teams, Armagh look likely to have the edge. There was a time not too long ago when Dublin were in such good nick that they could afford to be missing a few key players. But no team could ship so many blows on the personnel front and not be detrimentally affected. The team that has been named to start against Armagh shows just six survivors from the 2023 All-Ireland final win over Kerry — Stephen Cluxton, Davy Byrne, Brian Howard, Ciarán Kilkenny , Cormac Costello and Colm Basquel. You cannot expect to stay at the top of the pile while being robbed of so much quality in such a short period of time. Now, they are not far away from it and will not be easily beaten by anyone. But are Dublin one of the top three All-Ireland contenders as things stand? Not for me. PANEL SHOW A strong panel is needed to go all the way nowadays and Armagh can certainly boast that now. Their captain is also injured as Aidan Forker looks set to remain sidelined as well. But their options on the bench still include Stefan Campbell, Joe McElroy and Connaire Mackin, who all contributed enormously to their All-Ireland win. Also held in reserve again is Jemar Hall, who generally sees very little action but would probably be a regular starter for most other top teams. Iron sharpens iron when you have that level of competition within a set-up. And when guys are working that hard in training just to get a jersey , it is manifested on match-day when a manager can call upon subs who are just as good as the lads they are replacing. At the moment, there are not many counties with the depth and quality to match what is at McGeeney's disposal. With players coming off the bench often proving to be the match-winners nowadays, Armagh are in a very good place. All 16 teams are in action this weekend in the All-Ireland SFC, so there will be plenty to monitor and much to learn about those with aspirations of being in Galway's trip to Celtic Park is not a do-or-die fixture for either Pádraic Joyce's side or Derry but, still, the stakes are extremely high for two teams aiming to recover from losses. Indeed, having been a kick of a ball away from winning the All-Ireland last year, going into a rematch with Armagh in two weeks' time without a point on the board would be a disastrous scenario for Galway. They should have enough to see off a Derry team whose frailties have been exposed by the new rules. But the visitors must proceed with caution now that the air is getting thinner. Finally, the good times should continue for The future looks rosy for the Red Hands. And the present could be quite promising too if they can build on the performance they brought to Ballybofey while uncovering some chinks in the home side's armour. There is very little to separate Tyrone, Donegal and Armagh. On a given day, they are all capable of beating one another. When this Championship comes to the crunch, Ulster's finest should have a major say. Getting out of Omagh with anything to show for their efforts will be a huge ask of Mayo, particularly given the potential impact of Kevin McStay having to step back. I wish him well and hope he makes a full recovery, which is far more important than anything that happens on the pitch in Healy Park.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How has Iowa shaped Brandon Routh's career? See what he says ahead of Des Moines Con
Iowa's favorite superhero is making his way back home. Actor Brandon Routh, best known for playing Superman, is coming to Des Moines Con 2025. Routh, who grew up playing fantasy video games and reading fantasy novels in Iowa, first took on the role for "Superman Returns" in 2006. He's been part of several "geekdoms" throughout his life and is looking forward to connecting with fans in his home state. As he's gotten older, Routh said he's realizing he has a "unique energy" that he attributes to his Midwest background. Routh brings that energy to a lot of his characters, saying that it comes from "who I am, but also from Iowa, and it comes from small town," Routh said. "It comes from the sense of community that I had growing up in Norwalk and in larger Des Moines." Norwalk has been home to two superheroes. Fellow actor Jason Momoa attended high school in Norwalk at the same time as Routh. Aside from Superman, Routh has also played The Atom on several TV shows including "Arrow," "The Flash" and "Supergirl." The actor said while Iowa may not have everything right — and never has necessarily — it's a wonderful place with live. He said exploring the world has helped him see how different people are, but how similar they are, too. He said Iowa taught him those qualities and he tries to reflect that back to Iowans in his work. Aside from being able to see Routh, attend his session and possibly even get an autograph or picture , he said fans attending the convention can also expect to find a safe space. "The convention is about creating community, and I think letting people be free to like the things that they like and not feel like they're silly or weird for liking a niche [thing]," Routh said. "I think that's one of the beautiful things I've noticed about cons. They can be more of a safe place than other places in the world can be." Routh said he looks forward to the wonderful energy that he knows will be at Des Moines Con. While he may not always be as visible as an appearance at Des Moines Con, Routh said he tries to get back to Iowa regularly. The Iowa State Fair is a favorite stop for his family and they try to attend every year. Routh also said he's probably gone to Adventureland more as an adult than he did growing up in Norwalk. During the winter, the family likes to visit the hills at Sleepy Hollow. As a Hawkeye fan, he also likes trips to Iowa City. Routh will host a Q&A on Superman and the Arrowverse at 12 p.m. Sunday, June 1, according to the event's schedule. The event kicks off Friday, May 30, at 12 p.m. and continues through Sunday evening. Des Moines Con hours are: Friday, May 30: Exhibit hall hours are 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Programming hours are 1 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday, May 31: Exhibit hall hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Programming hours are 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday, June 1: Exhibit hall hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Programming hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@ or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Want to see Brandon Routh at Des Moines Con? Here's a sneak preview
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Liverpool parade incident NOT being treated as terrorism
A 53-year-old man arrested after a car ploughed into a crowd of people during Liverpool's Premier League victory parade is believed to be its driver and the incident is not thought be terrorism, Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said. The man, said to be 'white British' and from the Liverpool area, was arrested after the incident on Bank Holiday Monday. At a press conference held on Monday night, Ass Chief Con Jenny Sims confirmed the incident was 'not terrorism'. READ MORE: What happened at Liverpool FC title parade - everything we know as police make arrest READ MORE: Police confirm arrest details after Liverpool parade crash The Prime Minister described 'appalling' scenes as witnesses described a people carrier ploughing into crowds of people who had been celebrating in the city centre. The club said they were in contact with the force and would 'continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident'. Footage of the incident which was circulating online on Monday, May 26, appeared to show the vehicle speed up as it veered into pedestrians on both sides of the street, the Press Association reports. Officers surrounded the car very soon after, as witnesses attempted to stop the driver, who was eventually detained by police. Emergency services were quickly at the scene and several casualties were seen being taken away by ambulances. A large police cordon was put in place on Water Street and emergency vehicles could be seen lining the road. Images from the scene show a mass of emergency service vehicles around Water Street and Dale Street.
