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Irish Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Ciarán Murphy: Tyrone's ability to stand the heat as Donegal emptied the tank was as compelling as it gets
The first thing to say about Donegal versus Tyrone last Saturday, before we get to all the things the last nine minutes taught us, is that it was great entertainment. Every weekend in this year's provincial championships and now, the All-Ireland group stage, has treated us to at least one thrilling game of Gaelic football. Some of that has to do with the restoration of the old stuff we've always loved about the sport, such as distance kicking and high fielding. But Donegal against Tyrone was different. It showcased some of the new ways the rule enhancements have brought the game forward, not taken it back to some imagined previous utopia. With 61.10 on the clock last Saturday, Paddy McBrearty hit a two-pointer that gave Donegal a two-point lead. They had finally made the burst for home. But 67 seconds later, McBrearty fumbled the ball, Tyrone turned it over and in a lightning break, Ciarán Daly set up Darren McCurry for a point. Donegal goalkeeper Gavin Mulreany took almost 30 seconds with his kickout. He plumped for the safe option which, in this Donegal team, is a ball in Michael Murphy's direction. Peter Teague outfielded him. Fifteen seconds later, Teague was in prime position for a pass from Eoin McElholm, but McElholm decided to go for the safety of a fisted point... and put it wide. READ MORE It took Mulreany another 30 seconds to take the next kickout. Again, he went for Murphy, who was adjudged to have fouled Conn Kilpatrick and Tyrone regained possession. Thirty seconds after that, Darragh Canavan was fouled and he kicked the resultant free with 64.38 gone. The teams were level. Donegal just needed the ball. Mulreany targeted Murphy a third time, but Teague won the under-hit kickout and they rolled forward. With Donegal's lead gone, Tyrone could afford to be patient. But they could barely hold the ball for a minute under ferocious pressure. McCurry ran down a blind alleyway but managed to shovel a pass away. Daly had a handpass charged down, but Tyrone somehow regathered. Tyrone's Darren McCurry celebrates his late score against Donegal in Ballybofey. Photograph: John McVitty/Inpho Perhaps sensing the pressure they were under, Peter Harte got on the ball 60 metres out. As he slowly advanced, Frank Burns charged towards the middle of the D. His run took the attention of the Donegal player standing sentry at the top of the new arc, allowing Harte to advance a couple of yards before sending over a two-pointer from the space vacated by that defender. Tyrone were now two up, with 200 seconds left. Donegal needed the ball. Mulreany went short, but his kick just beyond the 45 went over Michael Langan and over the sideline. Tyrone got the ball once again and a simple couple of passes had Kilpatrick straight through. He eschewed an easy point opportunity to go back out the field - the only moment in this entire passage where the players out-thought themselves. It takes genuine skill and composure to do what Tyrone did With 67.45 on the clock, Donegal decided they had to go man-for-man. Almost immediately, Tyrone ended up back in their own half. With 80 seconds left, Kieran McGeary was stripped of possession, Ciarán Thompson pounced on it, kicked it in front of him and Donegal had a strong shout for a foul on Thompson that wasn't called. But the pressure on Tyrone was becoming intense. As we entered the final minute, Tyrone were back within 55 metres of their own goal and Donegal's desperation was clear – it was one-on-one all over the field again. At 69.25, Tyrone's Cormac Quinn burst through a stretched Donegal cover and kicked a point to put them three up. Tyrone's Cormac Quinn evades a challenge from Donegal's Odhran McFadden Ferry to score the last point of the game. Photograph: John McVitty/Inpho With 12 seconds left, Tyrone had eight players inside the Donegal half to stop the short one. Mulreany's kickout once again went in the general direction of Murphy, but it flew way over his head. It was caught by Darragh Canavan, of all people, and they ran down the clock until the hooter sounded. Tyrone had scored the game's last five points and Donegal didn't have clean possession for the last seven minutes and 43 seconds. It was brilliant by Tyrone - and for Tyrone - but is it good? Why is this any different from the dull, boring final stages of games that we've grown accustomed to over the last 10 years? The answer is simple. It takes genuine skill and composure to do what Tyrone did in the face of quality opponents determined to win back possession. [ Conor McManus: Tyrone showed how new rules give forwards license to dictate terms of football Opens in new window ] [ Seán Moran: Losing managers' parting criticisms aren't always just deflection Opens in new window ] They held possession from 67.15 until Quinn's point at 69.25, but Ciarán Thompson certainly should have won a free halfway through that passage. When Quinn got on the ball, with 40 seconds left, he took on the shot because he knew his team was under severe pressure. The second Donegal went man-to-man it got difficult in a hurry for Tyrone to keep the ball. That's what makes these endgames so enjoyable. Players who could previously run back towards the safety of their goalkeeper whenever the press got within 10 yards of them don't have that luxury anymore. To hold onto the ball, more often than not you need to take on your man and beat him. If you're Donegal, you might reckon that even disregarding those five lost kickouts, they could easily have pressed the ball earlier. They might have had a bit more luck whenever they got contact on the ball carrier. Either way, if you manage to control possession for the final minutes, your will and your skills will be tested. And that's all we want.
CBS News
3 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Dana Point community rallies around beloved father severely injured in hit-and-run crash
The Dana Point community gathered on Wednesday night to support a beloved local father who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend while packing the car for a family day at the beach. Charlos Bentley remains hospitalized, fighting for his life after the incident. His brother-in-law said that he was preparing the car at around 10 p.m. on Saturday night when a sedan sideswiped his truck, hit him and then fled the scene. "It was just confusing at first, and then it was,' What do we need to do as a family?'" Brandon Grindle said. Charlos Bentley, the Dana Point father severely injured by a hit-and-run driver over the weekend. Michael Murphy On Wednesday, friends and family expressed optimism and hope that he would pull through in a night filled with music and prayers. "Right now, it's looking super promising and we're witnessing a miracle right now," Grindle said. On top of the uplifting message of the night's gathering, community members have begun fundraising for the family to try and take just one burden off their minds. The crowd gathered at a vigil for Charlos Bentley on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. KCAL News Among those in attendance were two of Charlos' best friends Michael Murphy and Darren Eudaly. "He's my number one. When I get on my phone to do anything, he's the guy," Murphy said. "He's a champion of faith and family, and he's an ambassador for God. He really is a bridge in our community." They're both looking forward to the future and getting to be together again. "We just want him back. And the news we got… He's coming. He's coming. We're going surfing, baby. We're going surfing… and I'm so thankful," Eudaly said. "That's why we called my brother. And I pray for his family. I pray for his kids. We will be there 100% of the time till the end." A recent MRI provided the crowd with hope that Charlos was on the right road to recovery, they told CBS News Los Angeles, though they still expect a long uphill battle. Charlos (left) with his children. Michael Murphy As for the driver, the family says they were taken into custody sometime after the crash. They have not yet been identified by police.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Locals participate in grueling workout to honor fallen SEAL's sacrifice
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – Memorial Day isn't just about cookouts and time off from work. It is also a time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. On Monday, a local gym found a powerful way to pay tribute. At Train Station Fitness, sweat was the symbol of that sacrifice. More than 50 athletes came together to take on the Murph. It is a grueling workout named after Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2005. The workout includes a one-mile run followed by 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats and another one-mile run. The challenge isn't easy, but that's the point. 'Honestly, this workout, I think about those guys in Afghanistan — that treacherous terrain and everything that they would've gone through. When you're suffering in the last couple hundred pushups and it's getting real nitty-gritty, you've just got to push through,' said Cpl. James Briceland, a U.S. Marine Corps. veteran. The Murph workout has become a Memorial Day tradition across the country, bringing communities together to remember fallen heroes — one rep at a time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Dublin Live
5 days ago
- Politics
- Dublin Live
Ireland's asylum system 'wide open' for exploitation, claims ex-Army chief
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Ireland's asylum system is "wide open" for exploitation with people able to come here with false passports or no passports at all, a former Army intelligence chief claimed yesterday. Michael Murphy, who is the former deputy director of military intelligence of the Defence Forces, said this represents a serious risk to the State. The claim came as a report warned the Government that immigration officials here may not be able to perform proper identity checks and security screening due to the country's lack of access to key EU security databases. This is because of the country's exclusion from the Schengen Area and the related IT border security systems. Speaking on RTE's This Week, Mr Murphy said anyone can come to this country on a false passport or no travel documents. He said: "The system is wide open for abuse. You have people coming in, travelling in without passports." On the same RTE programme, Aontu leader Peadar Toibin said Irish immigration officials not being able to access EU databases on criminal records of asylum seekers was down to a lack of Government information. He added: "The Government hasn't a clue what's going on in so many aspects to this." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Extra.ie
6 days ago
- Politics
- Extra.ie
Immigration screening at risk as EU data unavailable to Ireland
There are fears immigration officials won't be able to perform robust identity checks and security screening on asylum seekers due to the country's lack of access to key EU security databases, a Government report has warned. The report on the introduction of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum is expected to come into force in June of next year. It says Ireland 'may not be able to carry out the most robust identity validation' due to the country's exclusion from the Schengen Area and the related IT border security systems. The report on the introduction of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum is expected to come into force in June of next year. Pic: Getty Images Under the 1985 Schengen Agreement, border controls between EU Member States on the European mainland were abolished. The Agreement allows people to travel from the likes of Sweden to Portugal without having to present their passports at national borders. However, the UK and Ireland opted out of the Schengen Agreement as a common travel area has existed between the two States since partition in 1923, with amendments on air travel in place since 1997. Under proposals in the EU Migration Pact, asylum seekers would be subjected to strict biometric security checks, such as providing fingerprints and facial screening. It is understood that the Government will have to recruit in the region of 400 staff to manage the new regime on asylum applications at a cost of € 32 million. Recently, it was revealed that 80% of migrants entering the Republic are doing so over the border. Pic: Getty Images Michael Murphy, a former director of military intelligence official with the Defence Forces, told RTÉ: 'One thing the plan does not address is our agreements with the United Kingdom on the movement of people across the border with Northern Ireland, and so that's a great weakness that is not addressed.' Recently, it was revealed that 80% of migrants entering the Republic are doing so over the border. The plan, which has been prepared for the Government in advance of the EU Migration Pact coming into effect, warns of a 'concern' that Ireland 'may not be able to adequately conduct screening' because it will not have access to the EU's Entry/ Exit system, the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, and the EU Visa Information System. The EU's Entry/Exit system is a new IT system to help Member States to manage the EU's external borders. It is due to be operational in October and will record the date and place of each entry and exit, facial images and fingerprints of travellers to the EU, and whether an individual has been refused entry to a country. According to the European Commission, the database is designed to prevent irregular immigration and identify travellers who have no right to enter, or have exceeded their permitted stay. Pic: Shutterstock According to the European Commission, the database is designed to prevent irregular immigration and identify travellers who have no right to enter, or have exceeded their permitted stay. The system can also identify travellers who are using fake identities or passports, and the information will be used to detect and investigate terrorist offences and other serious crimes. Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne also told RTÉ: 'We are part of the EU Migration Pact because Minister O'Callaghan wants a firm but fair asylum policy. 'We want to make sure that people coming to this country have a right to come to this country or are genuinely fleeing war or disaster, and that the system is not abused. 'We've been roundly criticised by the Opposition parties for joining the EU Migration Pact, and now they're criticising us because there are issues with it. 'We are looking at measures to ensure that every person coming into this country is screened, and we are looking at what is the best way to access information so that we can have our own screening system'
