Latest news with #JohnnyMurphy
Irish Daily Mirror
31-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Davy Fitzgerald handed 'misconduct' ban after comments made about officials
Antrim hurling's woes have intensified with an eight-week suspension handed to manager Davy Fitzgerald. After a demoralising loss to Offaly in Tullamore last Saturday, the Saffrons were relegated from Liam MacCarthy Cup contention and are destined for the Joe McDonagh Cup in 2026. Antrim lost all five of their Leinster SHC games in 2025, but Fitzgerald landed himself in hot water with the GAA's disciplinary bodies for remarks made following their round four loss to Galway earlier this month. Antrim felt hard done by due to a red card given to Loughgiel's Declan McCloskey, prompting Fitzgerald to level harsh words at the match officials after the hefty defeat in Pearse Stadium. "It was Johnny Murphy that seen it and Johnny Murphy now wouldn't have any time for me anyway number one - that's out there," the Clare-born mentor exclaimed, reports Belfast Live. "Everybody knows that himself and one or two more of them, they actually despise me and that's fine, I can get over that." Fitzgerald was cited for the lesser-known charge of misconduct considered to have discredited the association and he requested a hearing, which took place on Thursday night. The GAA's Central Hearing Committee (CHC) concluded the offence was valid, subsequently sanctioning the Clare man with an eight-week ban. Fitzgerald retains the right to contest this decision and, if pushed, could take his case to the Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA) once he's exhausted all internal GAA appeal options. With Antrim's season wrapped up, the question lingers whether Fitzgerald will return to the fray next year. After the recent defeat to Offaly, he emphasised his need for "a bit of time" before deciding on another term with the Saffrons. He took the helm last year on a two-year contract, with a third year being an option.
Irish Examiner
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Cork v Waterford: What time, what channel and all you need to know about the Munster SHC clash
Cork will be looking to get back to winning ways following their loss to Limerick last weekend. They welcome Waterford to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday. Waterford have lost two games and won one and currently sit on two points. Cork have one a game, drawn one and lost win and sit just one place ahead of the Deise on three points. With a final spot on the line for Cork they need to get the full compliment of points on offer to get to second place. Here's everything you need to know. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork with a 4pm throw-in on Sunday May 25. Where can I watch the game? The game will be streamed live on GAA+ with coverage starting. Who's the referee? Johnny Murphy will be the man in charge for the clash. What can I read about and listen to on Our reporters will be building up to the final throughout the weekend and previewing the game ahead of Sunday's throw-in. Listen to Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan, Mark Landers and Liam Sheedy on this week's episode of Dalo's Hurling Show.
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Davy Fitzgerald claims official ‘despises me' as he fumes over Antrim red card during heavy loss to Galway
A seething Davy Fitzgerald claimed linesman Johnny Murphy "despises me" after seeing his Antrim side heavily beaten by Galway. The Tribe Advertisement 3 The 53-year-old lost his temper at half-time as well as post-match 3 Declan McCloskey couldn't believe it when ref Thomas Gleeson brandished the red card 3 Johnny Murphy has long been a highly-respected official The home side were already in firm control on the cusp of half-time when Declan McCloskey was sent off for throwing Tom Monaghan to the ground as they led 2-12 to 0-8. But the red card clearly opened the floodgates for the second half as Micheal Donohue's side ran rampant. Fitzgerald was so aghast at the decision to send only his player off over the clash that when the whistle for half-time blew he angrily confronted linesman Johnny Murphy. Murphy was the focus of his ire as it had been whom had spotted McCloskey and Monaghan grappling and ultimately advised referee Thomas Gleeson to only send McCloskey off. Advertisement Read More On GAA It is worth noting that on The Saturday Game, neutral observer Jackie Tyrrell was firmly in the belief that a red card was too harsh of a punishment for the action. However, Fitzgerald's post-match comments The Clare legend alleged: "No, it wasn't Gleeson (who'd made the decision). "It was Johnny Murphy seeing it and Johnny Murphy now, probably Johnny Murphy wouldn't have any time for me, number one. Advertisement Most read in GAA Hurling "That's out there. Everybody knows that. Himself and one or two more of them. They actually despise me, and that's fine. "Would it have made a difference there? It wouldn't make a difference. Gardai investigating as GAA fans engage in brawl in shop "Galway better were than us, way better than us, and there's no getting away from that. I'm just disappointed how we played as a team in the second half." Earlier in the interview he had said Antrim will be taking the matter to GAA headquarters. Advertisement He stated: "Today once again once the man was sent off, it was over. "But our issue with the man sending off, and we wouldn't have won the game by the way, is he got a punch in the stomach before that and nothing was done. "The way one of our players was treated by the officials is something we're going to go to Croke Park and talk about as well. "We're not happy with that. Would it have made a difference today? No way. Advertisement "We weren't near in Galway's class today, but there's certain things in the GAA we have to look at and that's it." The bitterly disappointing outcome leaves the Saffrons with essentially a relegation play-off next weekend against Offaly. The Faithful will be coming into that Tullamore tussle on the back of a more creditable
RTÉ News
17-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Galway annihilate 14-man Antrim in Salthill sunshine
Galway chalked up their third win in this year's Leinster SHC as they eased to a 28-point victory in the Salthill sunshine over a very disappointing Antrim side who will need to show a big improvement for next weekend's relegation showdown against Offaly. The game was over as a contest by half-time as Galway led by 2-13 to 0-08 having played against the breeze, with Antrim reduced to 14 men before the break when Declan McCloskey was sent off after linesman Johnny Murphy spotted something off the ball. Antrim failed to make use of the wind, often leaving Joseph McLaughlin as the only forward in the inside line, while seven wides from good positions undermined any hope of a shock win.
