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Irish Examiner
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Kernan: Donaghy's Armagh time was stepping stone to Kerry role
Aaron Kernan reckons Kieran Donaghy's five years with Armagh were all part of a long-term journey towards a major management role with Kerry. Donaghy stepped down from his position as coach and selector in Armagh last week, leaving boss Kieran McGeeney with a significant hole to fill. Former Armagh defender Kernan said that the Kerry legend was a big part of the county's All-Ireland win in 2024, pointing to the special bond he helped create with his energy and enthusiasm alone. Four-time All-Ireland winner Donaghy, a towering midfielder and full-forward for Kerry, previously worked as a performance coach with the Galway hurlers and with IT Tralee's Sigerson Cup team too. Asked if Donaghy is a likely future Kerry manager, Kernan nodded. "Yeah, absolutely," said Kernan, who was speaking exclusively to BOYLESports as a Gaelic Games ambassador ahead of the All-Ireland SFC final. "Whether that is as a manager or a head coach or someone who is heavily involved within Kerry. "As much as we're grateful for everything he gave to Armagh football, you would have to imagine that that was all really a learning experience for him in terms of trying to take something back to Kerry, whether that's maybe doing a stint with Austin Stacks and then obviously you would have to imagine ultimately it would be with a view to getting involved in Kerry football and management. "So I think it started out maybe as a learning experience for him and then something that he just went full out and became completely ingrained in. "But yeah, you would have to imagine that somewhere down the line, the experiences and the learnings that he would have had over the past few years will go a long way to shaping him as a head coach or a manager somewhere in Kerry in the near future." Crossmaglen man Kernan, son of 2002 All-Ireland winning boss Joe, said that Donaghy was a huge personality in the Armagh backroom. "As an Armagh person, you couldn't but say fair play to him for being so committed," said Kernan, a coach with Sligo this year. "He has a young family, is busy with work, so to stick at something like that for five years given the travel that was involved was incredible. "His personality was huge. If you exclude what he could bring in terms of coaching insights, his personality was infectious enough on its own to have around the group because he brings so much energy and he instils so much confidence in those around him through his personality, through his own nature. "I think that's going to be a huge loss within the group because when you have someone like that who has been there and one it as a player, if he's telling you that you're going well, if he's telling you you're flying fit or your form's great, you tend to believe it when it comes from someone who has played in the biggest days and achieved everything there was to achieve. "So it's not a shock that he's gone because giving five years as he did was incredible. But I would say the biggest thing would be the camaraderie, the energy and the positivity that he brings around the group. The players will definitely miss him." Kernan reckons that Donegal will beat Donaghy's native Kerry in Sunday's final, 'by one or two', pointing to the Ulster champions' defensive ability firstly, but also their counter-attacking excellence when they win back the ball. He is disappointed that it will be the last game under the current Championship format though with the decision taken to switch to the current Sigerson Cup format for 2026. "As the season is closing, to me, I would have liked to see the new rules get a couple of years in the current format," said Kernan. "The new rules have been unbelievably positive, they've absolutely changed the landscape. "But just the way the season has went, and the amount of quality games that we've seen all across the board, it's just a pity that they are changing now. I'm not sure if the avenue is there to revert it back, or to vote to leave it as it is, but from my own personal point of view, I would like to see it stay for another year, maybe two years, where it gives you a proper trial period to see are the new rules benefiting long-term. "They certainly look like they are at the moment but I'd like to see them in the current format rather than everything being completely changed again next year."
The Irish Sun
23-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Former Armagh ace Aaron Kernan tips Kieran Donaghy to take coaching role with Kerry
AARON KERNAN knows Kieran Donaghy is a Kerry coach in waiting. 'Star' occupied the role in Advertisement 2 Aaron Kernan reckons Kieran Donaghy is a Kerry coach in waiting after leaving his role with Armagh 2 Stefan Campbell of Armagh and Kieran Donaghy celebrate after the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Armagh and Galway in 2024 And former Orchard defender Kernan believes home is where the heart is for the Kingdom legend who helped his adopted county to All-Ireland glory last year. Kernan said: 'Whether that is as a manager or certainly a head coach or someone who is heavily involved within Kerry . . . 'As much as we're grateful for everything he gave to Armagh football, you would have to imagine that was all really a learning experience for him in terms of trying to take something back to Kerry. 'Ultimately it would be with the view to getting involved in Kerry football and management at some level. Advertisement read more on gaa "I think it started out maybe as a learning experience for him and then something he just went full out and became completely ingrained in. 'You would have to imagine that somewhere down the line. "The experiences and the learnings that he would have had over the past few years will go a long way to shaping him as a head coach or a manager somewhere in Kerry in the near future.' Kernan also hailed Donaghy's commitment to Armagh, which saw him make regular round trips of over 800km from his home in Tralee. Advertisement Most read in GAA Football The 2005 Young Footballer of the Year added: 'He has a young family, busy with work, but to stick at something like that for five years — given the travel that was involved — was incredible.' RTE GAA pundit embrace Tipperary captain Ronan Maher after his epic display toppled Cork in All-Ireland final
Business Insider
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Analysts Conflicted on These NA Names: BBB Foods, Inc. Class A (TBBB) and Amer Sports, Inc. (AS)
Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the NA sector with new ratings on BBB Foods, Inc. Class A (TBBB – Research Report) and Amer Sports, Inc. (AS – Research Report). Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. BBB Foods, Inc. Class A (TBBB) Goldman Sachs analyst Irma Sgarz initiated coverage with a Hold rating on BBB Foods, Inc. Class A yesterday and set a price target of $29.00. The company's shares closed last Tuesday at $25.76. According to Sgarz is ranked #1771 out of 9703 analysts. Currently, the analyst consensus on BBB Foods, Inc. Class A is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $35.00. Amer Sports, Inc. (AS) In a report released today, John Kernan from TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating on Amer Sports, Inc., with a price target of $43.00. The company's shares closed last Tuesday at $37.82. According to Kernan is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 9.7% and a 53.7% success rate. Kernan covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Academy Sports and Outdoors, The Estée Lauder Companies, and Dick's Sporting Goods. Currently, the analyst consensus on Amer Sports, Inc. is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $42.25, representing a 9.6% upside. In a report issued on June 26, Piper Sandler also initiated coverage with a Buy rating on the stock with a $45.00 price target.
Irish Examiner
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Aaron Kernan: David Clifford and Seán O'Shea made Armagh pay
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but Aaron Kernan didn't need it to know that Kerry had to ability to make use of the new rules to devastating effect. Early in the second half on Sunday and it looked as if the All-Ireland champions Armagh would cruise into another semi-final as they led by five points. But by the end of a 15-minute burst, it looked as if Kernan's former side would be dethroned as the Kingdom – led by two pointers from the unstoppable pair of Sean O'Shea and David Clifford – scored 14 points without reply, dismantling Armagh's kick-outs in the process. No significant reply would ever come, and it is Kerry who now march on to another day out at Croke Park where they will meet another Ulster team in the form of Tyrone for a place in the All-Ireland final. 'This is not hindsight but I sort of felt over the years that they definitely have the skillset, with how the like to play football, to realise utilise the new game in terms of what the forwards do' began Kernan, who was speaking exclusively to BoyleSports as a Gaelic Games ambassador. 'The reason why there was always that doubt over them was that they haven't really been challenged and then obviously the injuries. 'It fired them up completely, there's no doubt about it. They have a brilliant mix of players, but you didn't see them winning as much primary possession – I certainly didn't – but whenever they did it was an absolute exhibition of lengthy point scoring. 'It was everything you want in a team and pure defiance with it. They always play with a plus one in front of (David) Clifford and that's fine if you go and do that. 'But it's disappointing for me because we do have then that they don't come outside the arc, they just stay inside but they are only five yards away so they can come out to block. 'Now the first time someone comes out to Seanie (O'Shea) he skips around and puts the ball over the bar so you have to read the player differently as well. 'I thought their biggest issue was Kerry then grew in confidence. Like, Armagh were playing really well at that stage but those two pointers, they were slowly growing in confidence, momentum. 'And to me that was a real killer because I think we could have stretched away further if we had of policed the two points better. 'That is an issue with teams, finding what is the best way to go about it like right back to the very first game against Antrim, it was the two points that Armagh struggled with, not looking to come outside that 40-metre arc. 'To me, you have to be able to read certain players. To me, there wasn't too many more that were going to be a two-point threat outside of David and Seanie so if they get the ball on the 45, you should be man marking them, be on their toes. 'But obviously there was a plan in place, and they didn't do it, and they made us pay. It was incredible shooting.' Away from last weekend's All-Ireland quarter-finals and the upcoming semi-finals, Kernan believes Mayo should be looking at appointing his former colleague, Tony McEntee. The duo worked together with Sligo in 2024 and following the announcement that Kevin McStay and his management team have been 'relieved' from their roles, Kernan admitted that McEntee would be good choice to step in. 'Anyone who would get their hands on Tony, they would be doing good work,' he added. 'For me that would be an exciting job to do. I know they didn't end up getting out of the group stages but at times it seemed like there was glimpses where they were very, very close. 'Mayo, it would be a good job, but I'd say his name will be touted around many more than Mayo, I would've thought.'
Business Wire
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
ITT to Showcase Revolutionary Industrial Motor at VIDAR Unveiled Launch Event and Deliver Keynote Presentation at Downstream USA 2025
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ITT) today announced that business leaders from the company will present VIDAR, a revolutionary compact motor that combines embedded variable speed intelligence with advanced energy efficiency and reliability for industrial pumps and fans, at two landmark events next week. On June 24, ITT will host the VIDAR Unveiled event in Houston to formally launch VIDAR to customers and partners. The event will be highlighted by presentations from Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and President, Industrial Process Bartek Makowiecki and Vice President and VIDAR General Manager Dan Kernan. The event will also include interactive experience stations demonstrating VIDAR's game-changing capabilities. On June 25 at 9:40 a.m. CT, Kernan will deliver a keynote presentation at Downstream USA 2025 on the topic of 'Unlocking Hidden Energy, Reliability and ROI in Every Pump and Fan.' Downstream USA, organized by Reuters Events and held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, is North America's leading downstream conference with more than 3,000 petrochemical, chemical and EPC attendees. VIDAR solves a problem endemic to the global flow industry: wasted energy. Each year, roughly $300 billion is spent globally to move fluids for critical applications. However, approximately 85% of industrial pumps and fans rely on outdated fixed speed motors and mechanical controls, resulting in excess energy usage. VIDAR, an industrial motor with advanced variable frequency technology in a package 60% smaller than current market solutions, ensures that rotating equipment runs at desired flow rates while reducing energy and maintenance costs for operators. 'VIDAR is more than just a motor; it's a compact powerhouse that replaces traditional motors and variable frequency drives and fits seamlessly into existing footprints. In one field trial, deploying VIDAR on a single pump reduced energy usage by over 50% and saved the customer roughly $20,000. VIDAR is another example of ITT's differentiation through innovation, with a game changing technology. Both VIDAR Unveiled and Downstream USA 2025 are the next opportunities for customers and partners to experience firsthand how VIDAR reduces energy waste and lowers costs in critical downstream and chemical applications,' said Kernan. About VIDAR VIDAR is an innovative leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced energy-efficient motors for industrial fluid delivery systems. Specializing in the integration of variable-speed intelligence directly into motor technology, VIDAR provides sustainable solutions that significantly reduce energy consumption and operational costs. Committed to transforming industrial performance, VIDAR motors offer enhanced efficiency, reliability, and space-saving design. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, VIDAR currently serves industries across North America and is actively expanding its platform to drive energy savings and advance environmental sustainability on a global scale. For more information about VIDAR, please visit About ITT ITT is a diversified leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for the transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Building on its heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries. For more information, visit ITT-E
