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RTÉ News
15-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Brendan Cawley appointed referee for Kerry-Donegal football decider
Kildare's Brendan Cawley has been appointed as the referee for the 2025 All-Ireland SFC decider between Kerry and Donegal. It's a first All-Ireland inter-county final for the Sarsfields' clubman, who previously oversaw the 2024 All-Ireland club final between Glen and St Brigid's and the 2023 Division 1 league final between Mayo and Galway. The Kildare official has had several big assignments already in 2025, and was notably the man in the middle for the Ulster final between Armagh and Donegal and the Armagh-Kerry All-Ireland quarter-final over a fortnight ago. In recent years, he has refereed All-Ireland semi-finals in 2022 and 2024, Galway's wins over Derry and Donegal. His line umpires on the day are Monaghan's Martin McNally and the experienced Meath referee David Coldrick, with McNally named as stand-in referee.
Irish Examiner
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Donegal and Meath to wear home colours in All-Ireland semi-final after GAA u-turn
Donegal and Meath will wear their home colours for Sunday's All-Ireland SFC semi-final following a u-turn by the GAA. The Ulster champions were set to wear their alternative white jersey and the Leinster runners-up their yellow goalkeeper's kit. However, referee Martin McNally has adjudged there is no colour clash between Donegal's predominantly yellow and Meath's predominantly green jersey. A GAA statement read: "Following discussions with both counties and the match referee, CCCC (Central Competitions Control Committee) has directed both counties to wear their registered primary colours on Sunday, rather than their alternative colours. Mathew Costello of Meath celebrates his side's second goal, scored by teammate Jordan Morris, during the All-Ireland SFC quarter-final between Meath and Galway at Croke Park. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile "This is a change from the previous email, which is due to the match referee believing there is no clash of jerseys. The original decision was made before the referee was appointed, based on queries from the counties. "Meath: green jersey with gold trim and white shorts. Donegal: yellow jersey with green shoulders and green shorts."
Irish Examiner
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
All repeat pairings avoided in All-Ireland football semi-finals
All repeat pairings in this year's championship will be avoided in the All-Ireland senior football semi-finals. Unlike Monday's quarter-finals where only provincial final and All-Ireland group clashes were considered, the semi-final draw is subject to preventing any repeat pairing where possible. That would include the likes of Dublin v Meath who met in a Leinster SFC semi-final and Donegal v Monaghan and Armagh v Tyrone, which were Ulster quarter-final and semi-final pairings respectively. No distinction is made between those games and the one potential repeat provincial final clash — Armagh v Donegal — or the five group matches — Armagh v Dublin, Armagh v Galway, Dublin v Galway, Donegal v Tyrone and Kerry v Meath. The referees for this weekend's All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals have been confirmed. Roscommon's Paddy Neilan takes charge of Monaghan v Donegal on Saturday before David Coldrick officiates the Tyrone v Dublin clash. On Sunday, Martin McNally is the man in the middle for Meath v Galway and later Brendan Cawley referees the Armagh v Kerry main event. Monaghan referee, Martin McNally, will referee Meath v Galway. File picture: Tom Maher/Inpho Meanwhile, Harry Shine is not expected to be part of the Kilkenny panel for Sunday week's All-Ireland semi-final after injurying his knee in training recently. Dicksboro forward Shine came on as a late substitute for Billy Ryan in the Leinster final win over Galway earlier this month. However, there is good news for Derek Lyng with Eoin Cody having returned to full training as they hope to reach the first final in two years. Cody just missed out on making the panel for the Galway game. The Cats had a training camp last weekend ahead of their last-four game. Elsewhere, more tickets for Saturday week's All-Ireland SHC semi-final between Cork and Dublin are expected to be made available next week. Tickets made available for the game on general sale sold out on Tuesday but it is anticipated there will be more released days ahead of the game.
Irish Examiner
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Roscommon v Cork: What time, what channel and all you need to know about the All-Ireland SFC clash
It is the final round of the All-Ireland SFC group stages with all games being played in neutral venues. Cork are yet to get off the ground with no points on the board and they face Roscommon who sit just a place ahead of them with just one point. They go head-to-head at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise. With a spot in the preliminary quarter-final up for grabs all Roscommon needs is a point from a draw to progress with Cork needing a win. Here is all you need to know. Where and when is it on? The game will take place at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise on Saturday June 14with a throw-in time of 4.15pm. Where can I watch the game? The game will be streamed live on GAA+. Who's the referee? Monaghan's Martin McNally will be the man on charge for the game. 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 The Gaelic Football Show podcast where Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan discuss the championship to date.
Irish Examiner
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Louth v Meath: What time, what channel and all you need to know about the Leinster SFC final
It is a third successive Leinster SFC final for Louth but this year will see them face a new opponent in Meath. Meath were the last team to defeat Dublin in a Leinster championship when the oversaw the boys in blue in the 2010 semi-final. Meath went on to defeat Louth in the final which ended in controversial fashion with Joe Sheridan's goal. It promises to be a cracking final with new names going to be added to the Delaney Cup. Here's everything you need to know. Where and when is it on? The game will take place on Sunday May 11 in Croke Park with a throw-in at 4.15pm. Where can I watch the game? The game will be live on RTÉ 2 with coverage starting at 3.45pm. Who's the referee? Monaghan's Martin McNally will take charge of the final. 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 The Gaelic Football Show podcast where Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan discuss the Connacht final.
