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Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Praising David Clifford's two-pointers simply highlighted Donegal's lack of same
hi Mom,I won't be phoning home tonight as I normally do after the All Ireland final but my love to Spot and, as always, I'm wondering about craic and of the pint in I've lost my voice screaming at the television here trying to find out what on earth was going on all through the second-half from had RTE here for the locals, yer man from Laois, your wan' from Liverpool and the guy with the baseball cap from Hong of us were left wondering are Kerry and Donegal playing different rules?Kerry were kicking two pointers through the first-half, indeed RTE's Darragh Maloney was in thrall as David Clifford pulled successive triggers."This is the first two-pointer in an All-Ireland final," he noted just before the 10th minute. And then as the next score was the same: "This is for two again, that's great from David Clifford, it is just what you'd expect." READ MORE: Shane MacGowan's love for Tipperary GAA, the Shannon Rovers funeral jersey - Siobhan MacGowan reflects on a brother less ordinary... A little later he was even more complex about it: "Who said 'Hammer the Hammer'?" before Clifford, taking his time, executed a perfect two-pointer on half-time, the poise, the timing, the it was Tomas O'Se who, talking in 2021 of the 'hammer' explained "In Kerry, it is how we describe going after the opponent's strongest point."O'Se is also a man who said "One man's grief is another man's punchline."And he called it at the half-time break speaking with Joanne Cantwell: "I would say Jim McGuinness is livid," and "unless Donegal can come up with a couple of two-pointers and a goal I'd still be favouring Donegal."The former Nemo Ranger with five All-Irelands and five All Stars was bringing up a reasonable point; why was he the only one?The second half began, mom, and it was as if Donegal had never heard the new rules, did they not get the memo from Jim Galvin's people?It seems inconceivable that Maloney with Eamonn Fitzmaurice on co-comms didn't want to discuss this, just why were Donegal not trying to score two-pointers - Kerry had 11 two-point attempts in the have come from a time when even RTE tired of a succession of Statler and Waldorf argumentative begrudgers engaging in a series of never-ending pre-game, half-time, full-time spats with the emphasis on the they at least asked questions about games, just as somebody needed to ask just why Donegal were not pursuing two-pointers/goals.I'm willing to bet 50 percent of the estimated viewing audience were experiencing the same sense of what on earth are we watching."This day last year we were talking about a seagull," offered Maloney at one point in the first-half, "well I know I've mentioned it now...".The commentary nearly got to analysis when offering "Eight points (behind) is a long way off from Kerry even with two-pointers and that sort of thing." And just as the 66th minute of the 70 was about to tick in: "They may as well start throwing the kitchen sink at Kerry, it's 26-19! Turned out David Clifford's punchline was Donegal's has been three winners of this year's All Ireland series, the 2025 Dairygold and Kerrygold double. That's Tipperary, Kerry and the RTE hurling commentary team who were excellent analytically, technically. See you soon, love to all at home and to Sally at Peadair's and the way she'd look at you PS: My best moment?: RTE's Damien Lawlor getting the last word in at half-time, wondering if we had already seen the 2025 'memory'. "We had a situation in the noughties, do you remember Joanne, Henry Shefflin was only on the ball for 16 seconds and scored 1-7, 1-8 - it is looking like this for David Clifford already." Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts.
Irish Independent
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Eoghan Connolly reveals Tipperary's teething difficulties with ‘plus one' system in A v B game before All-Ireland final
All's well that ends well, as the old saying goes. Speaking at the Grand Hotel in Malahide on Monday morning as an All-Ireland champion, Tipperary defender Eoghan Connolly revealed the teething difficulties the team experienced with their new plus-one/sweeper system in the build-up to the decider against Cork. Related topics Tipperary GAA
The Journal
21-07-2025
- Sport
- The Journal
Tipperary team set to return home to rapturous celebrations after All-Ireland win
THE ALL-IRELAND SENIOR hurling champions are to return to Thurles in the premier county this afternoon as celebrations are set to begin in Semple Stadium. Tipperary triumphed over Cork yesterday in Croke Park after making an astonishing comeback in the second half. Tipperary County Board's PRO, Jonathan Cullen, said that celebrations are to get underway at around 4:30 in Thurles's Semple Stadium. A large crowd is expected to attend. Advertisement Tipperary Senior All Ireland Hurling Winning Team Homecoming Get all the latest news on the Tipperary GAA app — Tipperary GAA (@TipperaryGAA) July 21, 2025 Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Cullen said the players should arrive with the Liam MacCarthy cup at around 7:30pm. Live entertainment will begin from 4:30pm, Cullen said, with the likes of the 2 Johnnies and Una Healy performing. Pat Shortt will be in attendance, he added. 'He might pop up onto the stage as well, you never know. 'The players are here this morning, some of them are up already, and the enthusiasm about them getting back to Thurles and meeting the supporters is unbelievable.' Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Incredible day' – RTE's Des Cahill makes heartfelt gesture to Dillon Quirke as tragic ace remembered at final
DES Cahill spoke for many hurling fans when he posited that the 2025 All-Ireland final will be remembered as "the Dillon Quirke final". Despite his premature death in 2022, Quirke 3 The former Sunday Game host was touched by the tributes paid by captain Ronan Maher and manager Liam Cahill Credit: @RTE_GUIDE 3 Dillon Quirke died during a match in 2022 from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome 3 Sunday provided vindication for Liam Cahill after their 2024 struggles Captain Ronan Maher He emphasized: "To one player who's no longer with us but is so much a big part of who we are: Dillon Quirke. "We carried your spirit with us every step of the way. You were in the dressing room, you were on the field of play, you were in our hearts. "We hope we did you and your family proud today." Read More On GAA As the 29-year-old's words rang out around Croke Park his boss Liam Cahill was shown by Reflecting on the occasion as a whole, Cahill remarked that that will be the abiding memory for viewers nationwide. He predicted: "An incredible day for Tipperary GAA - so many wonderful memories. "But for me, the way Ronan Maher and Liam Cahill spoke so beautifully about this young man, many people may remember it as the Dillon Quirke final." Most read in GAA Hurling There was also a lovely moment on the BBC's coverage where At one point, Liam Cahill speaks to RTE after Tipperary GAA win All-Ireland final When Cahill raised his arm in celebration, the players let out a massive roar before swarming their beloved boss. Conor Stakelum was particularly enthusiastic, grabbing Cahill in a playful headlock before the mass of bodies dragged the gaffer away. Liam MacCarthy was clinched after Speaking moments after the final whistle to The 47-year-old said: "So thrilled for that group of players and management and everybody that has been involved in our journey this year." He also "My mother probably has the rosary beads swallowed at this stage and my father probably has the cows milked three times with nervousness. "Just so thrilled for everybody. Supporters, the whole shebang."
Irish Times
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Sea of blue and gold floods Talbot Street as Tipperary fans honour Seán Treacy ahead of All-Ireland final
Dublin's Talbot Street was a sea of blue and gold on Sunday morning as Tipp fans gathered for the annual commemoration of War of Independence veteran Seán Treacy in advance of the All-Ireland hurling final between Tipperary and Cork . Hundreds gathered at the memorial for the Soloheadbeg Republican who was killed in a shoot-out with Crown forces in October 1920. Even pedestrians had to push determinedly to get through the throng, as Tipp man Seán Nugent led the audience in a rendering of Amhrán na bhFiann, followed by rousing shouts of 'Up Tipp'. Mr Nugent, a former county chairman of Tipperary GAA, said the gathering had its origins in the delayed 1922 All-Ireland final that was played on September 9th, 1923. READ MORE On that day, Tipperary captain Johnny Leahy stepped off the train in Heuston Station and led his team to the GPO, where they said prayers for the 1916 Volunteers. They then made the short walk to Talbot Street where they honoured their fallen countrymen, before walking on to Croke Park where they were beaten in the final by Kilkenny. 'But Kilkenny did not win it from that day until 1967,' Mr Nugent told The Irish Times, between pushes and handshakes. Michael Garrett, from Ballincollig, Cork, looking for a match ticket among fans who gathered on Talbot Street to commemorate War of Independence veteran Seán Treacy. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill [ Tipperary are better than they get credit for, but Cork go into All-Ireland final as the finished article Opens in new window ] 'I took over the organising of this from John Hassett about 2004 or 2005, and it's been getting bigger every year' Mr Nugent said, adding: 'the guards asked me did we have permission, sure we did not'. Along the sea of blue and gold supporters a number of red-shirted Cork supporters could be seen, smiling good-naturedly as shouts of 'Up Tipp' erupted at least every minute. Outside The Celt pub, a group of Cork supporters gathered to give each other support and mutual encouragement. Gary McCarthy from Mahon, Paddy Courtney from Blackrock, Co Cork, and Colin Carr stood – without a drink between them – smiling at all the Tipp supporters. 'We are not a bit worried,' Mr Carr said when asked if the sea of blue and gold was troubling. 'Sure this is Dublin. It is neutral ground,' he said. Mr McCarthy agreed, adding the match would be won by Cork 'by about eight points'.
