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The 42
31-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Paddy Durcan returns to inspire Mayo to a victory that keeps their dreams alive
Mayo 2-0-17 (23) Tyrone 1-2-9 (16) IN A WEEK when they lost their manager and a fortnight since what was expected to be their 'gimme' win of their group 1 round robin, Mayo reached deep into themselves to revive hopes they would go deeper into the All-Ireland race by comprehensively dominating Tyrone. They jumped into a 0-4 to 0-1 lead in the first dozen minutes; two Ryan O'Donoghue frees, a debut point for Conal Dawson and one of two first half points from Rory Brickenden. Tyrone looked to be going through the hangover horrors of the Ballybofey win. After half an hour they had just two points. Defensively they fell for all the traps Mayo set, allowing Peter Teague to carry the ball out of defence, only to strip him with a pincer movement. From Niall Morgan's 13 kickouts, they lost six. Without Brian Kennedy in the middle they were struggling to find options. Mayo brought the best version of themselves. When Tyrone were attacking, they threw up a heavy cordon of bodies and invited them on. That left one on one duels inside, but again they backed themselves with Sean Morahan handling Mark Bradley and Enda Hession on Darren McCurry, neither of whom scored in the first half. Stephen Rochford speaks to the Mayo team. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO Gaining so much possession meant Mayo were rampant. In a couple of minutes they had two goal chances; Jack Carney producing a backdoor cut that invited Aidan O'Shea to hoke a ground shot wide, while O'Shea returned the compliment to Carney who was blocked down by a retreating Seanie O'Donnell, bringing a converted 45 from goalkeeper Colm Reape. Having gone 0-9 to 0-2 down, Darragh Canavan attempted to fashion a Tyrone comeback with a free worked with a give-go and then shot from play, followed by him converting his own free after being fouled by Jack Coyne. As the half wore down, Mayo held the ball for the last two minutes. Eventually Bob Tuohy floated in what appeared a rash shot after all that effort, but it was spilled by Niall Morgan into the arms of Darren McHale to plant to the net at the maximum emotional effect. Tyrone staged a comeback that brought a sumptuous goal from Darragh Canavan and came to within two points. It was noticeable how their biggest performers were being leaned on heavily. For all the talk of a conveyor belt in Tyrone with another U20 All-Ireland, a lot of this game showed up how you need your seasoned men. Darren McCurry grabbed himself two points before Niall Morgan lamped a two-point free over. Two in it. But that merely got Mayo going again. They reeled off an unanswered 1-4. The win was sealed a successful Ryan O'Donoghue penalty, burying some ghosts of his miss against the same opposition in the 2021 final. This result means that Mayo's championship season lives, but there is still some work left to do. Advertisement Scorers for Mayo: Ryan O'Donoghue 1-6 (1-0 pen, 0-5 frees), Paddy Durcan 0-3, Darren McHale 1-0, Conal Dawson 0-2, Rory Brickenden 0-2, Aidan O'Shea, Jack Carney, Jack Coyne 0-1 each, Colm Reape 0-1 (1 x 45) Scorers for Tyrone: Darragh Canavan 1-3 (0-2 frees), Niall Morgan 0-4 (2 x 2point frees), Darren McCurry 0-2 (0-1 free), Michael McKernan, Kieran McGeary, Ben McDonnell, Mattie Donnelly 0-1 each Mayo 1. Colm Reape (Knockmore) 2. Jack Coyne (Ballyhaunis) 16. Seán Morahan (Castlebar Mitchells) 4. Rory Brickenden (Westport) 5. Stephen Coen (Hollymount Carramore) 6. David McBrien (Ballaghadereen) 7. Enda Hession (Garrymore) 23. Paddy Durcan (Castlebar Mitchels) 9. Matthew Ruane (Breaffy) 10. Jack Carney (Kilmeena) 11. Darren McHale (Knockmore) 17. Bob Tuohy (Castlebar Mitchels) 13. Aidan O'Shea (Breaffy) 18. Conal Dawson (Westport) 15. Ryan O'Donoghue (Belmullet) Subs: 12. Jordan Flynn (Crossmolina) for Tuohy (52 mins) 14. Davitt Neary (Breaffy) for McHale (52 mins) 20. Fenton Kelly (Davitts) for Dawson (55 mins) 21. Fergal Boland (Aghamore) for Ruane (64 mins) 25. Sam Callinan (Ballina) for Durcan (68 mins) Tyrone 1. Niall Morgan (Edendork) 2. Cormac Quinn (Errigal Ciaran) 3. Peter Teague (Dromore) 4. Niall Devlin (Coalisland) 5. Michael McKernan (Coalisland) 6. Rory Brennan (Trillick) 7. Kieran McGeary (Pomeroy) 8. Brian Kennedy (Derrylaughan) 9. Conn Kilpatrick (Edendork) 10. Seanie O'Donnell (Trillick) 11. Mattie Donnelly (Trillick) 12. Ciarán Daly (Trillick) 13. Darren McCurry (Edendork) 14. Mark Bradley (Killyclogher) 15. Darragh Canavan (Errigal Ciaran) Subs: 20. Shea O'Hare (Ardboe) for Brennan (HT) 26. Liam Gray (Trillick) for O'Donnell (HT) 24. Peter Harte (Errigal Ciaran) for Bradley (47 mins) 25. Ruairí Canavan (Errigal Ciaran) for Daly (47 mins) 22. Aodhan Donaghy (Loughmacrory) for McDonnell (62 mins) Referee: David Coldrick (Meath)
Irish Times
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Times
GPA criticise lack of progress in process of integration between men and women's games
The GPA has spoken out on what it sees as lack of progress and transparency in the process of integration between the men's and women's games. Joint chairs of the national executive, Tyrone footballer Niall Morgan and Dublin camogie captain Aisling Maher, in an address to be delivered to Monday night's GPA agm, are to protest that they 'mostly in the dark' on progress and caution that the players body 'will not allow this opportunity to be wasted'. 'Tom will take you through the operational highlights for 2024, but we would like to give our thoughts on the integration process,' according to a supplied script of Maher's and Morgan's joint address, which points out that their association piloted through the motion on integration at the GAA's 2021 annual congress in Mayo. 'The GPA kick-started the integration process and have at all times stood ready to support the NGBs on their journey. However, like many within the Gaelic family, we are mostly in the dark as to how the process is progressing.' READ MORE The Steering Group on Integration acknowledged in a progress report last February the need for communication and engagement. 'A key imperative for the Steering Group on Integration throughout 2025 will also be increased engagement at all levels across the Associations, in addition to continued engagement with Government on integration progress and next steps. 'The SGI understands through all the work undertaken in 2023 and 2024, an understandable interest and need for further engagement has been fed back consistently.' Yet, Maher and Morgan say that the GPA were turned down when they sought a meeting with the SGI. 'Updates are irregular and lack any real detail. Following the latest update pre-GAA Congress, we sought a meeting with the Integration Committee who had said one of their focuses would be consultation. Our request was turned down as we were told it would be 'inappropriate' to meet at this time. It is unfortunate and puzzling that an issue that will impact all within the Gaelic family is being kept concealed to such a degree. 'It has led to lots of speculation, much of it negative, about whether integration is achievable. Let us be clear, the GPA will not stand for a position where integration is not delivered. It is non-negotiable. It is what the Gaelic family wants. 'If there are obstacles, we should all be made aware of them because we would all like to help overcome them. We all have an opportunity to make a fundamental change that will have a transformational impact on Gaelic games for generations to come. We will not allow that opportunity to be wasted.' They also reference the findings of the Indecon report on 'The Economic and Social Impacts of GPA Players,' published earlier this year and call for increased lobbying in relation to tax credits. 'This sets out in plain terms the massive economic contribution made by players to the Exchequer, while also addressing the personal cost to those same players. 'If we are to safeguard the amateur status of our games into the future, we need to ensure players are properly compensated and do not bear a financial burden for playing our games. 'There is a role for the NGBs (National Governing Bodies) and the Government here, and we would like to commend Tom Parsons (GPA chief executive) and GPA Head of Player Relations Gemma Begley in particular for their ongoing political lobbying and the GPA's negotiating team who have put so much already into hammering out a new protocol deal with the GAA.'
RTÉ News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- RTÉ News
GPA calls for update on 'non negotiable' integration of three main Gaelic games bodies
The Gaelic Players Association has expressed its unhappiness with the lack of clarity around the integration process and offered its assistance to help in the amalgamation of the GAA, Camogie Association and Ladies Gaelic Football Association. Since setting a 2027 deadline for the completion of integration, the updates from the Steering Group on Integration, chaired by former president Mary McAleese, have suggested little concrete progress, but rather a lengthy consultation process. Ahead of the GPA AGM on Monday evening, the players body's co-chairs, Tyrone goalkeeper Niall Morgan and Dublin camogie captain Aisling Maher, expressed their concern at the lack of detail and reiterated the GPA's position that integration was essential and it "will not stand for a position where integration is not delivered". The GPA also claim that they sought a meeting with the integration committee after this year's GAA Congress but were told it would be "inappropriate". "It is unfortunate and puzzling that an issue that will impact all within the Gaelic family is being kept concealed to such a degree," wrote the co-chairs, describing the updates that do emerge as "irregular" and lacking in real detail. "It has led to lots of speculation, much of it negative, about whether integration is achievable. Let us be clear, the GPA will not stand for a position where integration is not delivered. It is non-negotiable. "It is what the Gaelic family wants. If there are obstacles, we should all be made aware of them because we would all like to help overcome them. "We all have an opportunity to make a fundamental change that will have a transformational impact on Gaelic games for generations to come. We will not allow that opportunity to be wasted."
The 42
26-04-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Rory Grugan seals nerve-shredding win for Armagh over Tyrone in late drama
Armagh 0-23 Tyrone 0-22 THIS IS THE type of performance that All-Ireland champions deliver. Armagh survived an enormous Tyrone push that nudged them two points in front for the first time to book their place in their third consecutive Ulster final. It came down to the final play in the game. Armagh had troubled Niall Morgan's kickout all day after after Stefan Campbell levelled it up to 0-22 each, Jarly Óg Burns flung himself at the kickout to turn the ball over. Armagh patiently worked the ball around the fringes of the Red Hands defence before Ethan Rafferty popped a pass to Rory Grugan. Conjurer-in-chief, he played a ball over the top to Conor Turbitt steaming through. Peter Harte, who had scored a two-pointer himself, sprinted towards Turbitt, made himself big, and Turbitt went down. A free? Seen them given many, many times. David Gough thought so too. With the hooter having already sounded, it was left to Grugan to tap over before jubilant Armagh fans took over the St Tiernach's Park pitch. Advertisement More to follow…
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Is Monaghan vs Down being shown live on TV? Here's all you need to know ahead of today's Allianz Football League Division Two clash
Monaghan bid to make a swift return to Division One this afternoon with their opponents Down hoping to avoid returning to Division Three after gaining promotion last season. The Ulster sides have plenty to play for in round seven, albeit with different goals. The Farney are likely to achieve their target of Division One football for 2026 as only a strange set of results would deny them a top-top finish. READ MORE: All-Ireland winner believes Niall Morgan role 'won't last' and that relegation may suit Tyrone READ MORE: Is Armagh vs Derry being shown live on TV? Here's all you need to know ahead of Sunday's Allianz Football League Division One clash For Down, their one-point win in Newry last Saturday relegated Westmeath and gave themselves a small chance of staying up. Conor Laverty's side could do with Louth losing to promotion-chasing Meath, but they still need to get at least a draw in Clone to have a chance of beating the drop as they'll lose on the head-to-head if they finish level on points with the Wee County. Here's all the information you need to know ahead of today's Division Two game . . . Monaghan vs Down is on Sunday, March 23 at St Tiernach's Park, Clones. Today's game starts at 1.30pm. Today's game is being streamed live on TG4's Youtube channel. Monaghan 1/2 Draw 9/1 Down 2/1 Sign up to our free sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inbox.
