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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Wexford GAA clarify future of football and hurling managers Keith Rossiter and John Hegarty
Elsewhere, there's been news of a serious injury to a star player from another Leinster county MODEL MOULD Wexford GAA clarify future of football and hurling managers Keith Rossiter and John Hegarty WEXFORD gaffers Keith Rossiter and John Hegarty are to stay in their posts. Following the August meeting of the county board, both men will be put forward for ratification to remain in charge for 2026. 2 Rossiter will remain in charge of their hurlers 2 While Hegarty will do likewise with the Model footballers It will be a third season at the helm for hurling chief Rossiter, whose side failed to advance from the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship as a result of defeats to Dublin and Galway. Football boss Hegarty is in line for his fourth year in the hotseat, which will see the Models compete in NFL Division 3, after achieving promotion in March. Hegarty's side were the first team to be promoted in 2025, with two league matches to spare. Meanwhile in other hurling news, Tommy Walsh's involvement with Kilkenny in 2026 is in doubt after he suffered a suspected anterior cruciate knee ligament injury. The Tullaroan man, 27, was forced off in the first half of last weekend's win over Clara. Walsh, who made his senior debut for the Cats in 2019, started in four of their seven Championship matches this year. The six-time Leinster SHC winner now looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, though the defender can take inspiration from Nickie Quaid. Limerick keeper Quaid sustained a similar injury last November, only to return in time for their Munster opener in April.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
SIX Tipperary stars headline Hurling for Cancer line-up with horse racing icons to act as managers
Elsewhere, there's been bad injury news for Kilkenny supporters FAB FUNDRAISER SIX Tipperary stars headline Hurling for Cancer line-up with horse racing icons to act as managers SIX of Tipperary's All-Ireland-winning panel are set to feature in the 14th Hurling for Cancer Research fixture. The fundraising game in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, which sees Jim Bolger's Stars face Davy Russell's Best, will take place this Monday at 7.30pm at Carlow's Netwatch Cullen Park and is live on TG4. Advertisement 2 Noel McGrath and Jake Morris will both feature in the annual charity match 2 Bolger and Wexford great Liam Griffin at last year's edition An array of stars from the world of GAA and beyond will line out, including Premier heroes Darragh McCarthy, Jake Morris, Noel McGrath, Andrew Ormond, Craig Morgan and Alan Tynan. The annual exhibition, supported by Centra, has raised a huge €1.66million for cancer research. Tickets, priced €10 for adults and €5 for children, are available from selected Centra and SuperValu stores, as well as online at All proceeds will go directly towards life-saving cancer research. Advertisement JIM BOLGER'S STARS: Damien Fitzhenry; Mikey Butler, Huw Lawlor, Paddy Deegan; Darragh O'Donovan, Dan Morrissey, Chris Crummey; Lee Chin, Ryan Taylor; Rory O'Connor, TJ Reid, Tom Morrissey; Eoin Cody, Con O'Callaghan, Adam Screeney. Subs: Liam Hoare, Walter Walsh, Jack O'Connor, Fergal Whitely, Conor McDonald, Brian Duignan, Tommy Walsh, Jackie Tyrrell, Brian Carroll, Aidan McCarthy, Eoin Ryan, Eddie Brennan, Grace Walsh, Katie Nolan, Stephen Hunt, Mark Molloy, Brian Cadigan, James Dowling, Richie Reid, Adrian Mullen, Dan Bourke, Ollie Canning, Sammy McEvoy. DAVY RUSSELL'S BEST: Brendan Cummins; Davy Russell, Eoin Downey, Dion Wall; Alan Tynan, Robert Downey, Andrew Ormond; Noel McGrath, Brendan Maher; Jake Morris, Peter Duggan, Mark Rodgers; Darragh McCarthy, Patrick Horgan, Brian Hayes (Cork). Subs: Brian Tracey, Craig Morgan, Ronan Hayes, Brian Hayes (Dublin), Rian Boran, Jack Sheridan, Billy Seymour, Ciarán Whelan, Ashling Thompson, Laura Murphy, Mary O'Connell, David Doyle, Mikey Fogarty, Johnny Fogarty, Neil Ryan, Gavin Dowling, Liz Lawless, Aisling O'Reilly, Killian Doyle, Michael Deady, Seán Carroll. Advertisement Elsewhere in hurling news, Tommy Walsh's involvement with Kilkenny in 2026 is in doubt after he suffered a suspected anterior cruciate knee ligament injury. The Tullaroan man, 27, was forced off in the first half of last weekend's win over Clara. Inside Sharlene Mawdsley's 'delicious' yet atypical Tenerife holiday with GAA star boyfriend Mikey Breen Walsh, who made his senior debut for the Cats in 2019, started in four of their seven Championship matches this year. The six-time Leinster SHC winner now looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, though the defender can take inspiration from Nickie Quaid. Advertisement Limerick keeper Quaid sustained a similar injury last November, only to return in time for their Munster opener in April.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Derek Lyng and Kilkenny GAA dealt massive blow for 2026 as six-time Leinster SHC champion suffers horror knee injury
He can take inspiration from another star who made a dramatic early return ONE TO WALSH Derek Lyng and Kilkenny GAA dealt massive blow for 2026 as six-time Leinster SHC champion suffers horror knee injury TOMMY WALSH'S involvement with Kilkenny in 2026 is in doubt after he suffered a suspected anterior cruciate knee ligament injury. The Tullaroan man, 27, was forced off in the first half of last weekend's win over Clara. Walsh, who made his senior debut for the Cats in 2019, started in four of their seven Championship matches this year. The six-time Leinster SHC winner now looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, though the defender can take inspiration from Nickie Quaid. Limerick keeper Quaid sustained a similar injury last November, only to return in time for their Munster opener in April.
The Irish Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Kilkenny survive late Galway surge to claim sixth straight Leinster hurling title
THE MORNING after the night before is never as fun. Hurling hit Saturday night fever when 2 Kilkenny bagged their sixth Leinster title in a row after the win over Galway on Sunday 2 TJ Reid starred as Kilkenny held off a late fightback from Galway But The Cats romped to their sixth Bob O'Keeffe Cup in a row in a game that lacked intensity and quality at times, but Derek Lyng's men got the It looked all over when TJ Reid's goal and Paddy Deegan's quickfire point sent them 2-19 to 0-12 ahead with 57 minutes on the clock. But a spirited Galway revival reeled them in again - as a blistering final quarter from the Maroon made a game of it from nothing. read more on gaa Cathal Mannion - who scored 0-10 - caused havoc when he was moved to the edge of the square, and his quick free saw Brian Concannon hit the net. Tiernan Killeen's brilliant cameo yielded 0-2 and a team deft of ideas suddenly had plenty. They fired 1-6 without reply to get back within four - but Mossy Keoghan's lucky second goal at the death sealed it when stopper Darragh Walsh missed Luke Hogan's ball and the Tullaroan man stroked home. Stalwart Reid, 37, showed no signs of stopping with 1-4 to bag his 14th Leinster crown. Most read in GAA Hurling Adrian Mullen and Billy Ryan shone and fired 0-3 each as full-back Huw Lawlor starred all day long to make sure Galway's fightback was in vain. Their impressive rally just came too late, as they failed to score from the play for 25 minutes in the second half as RTE GAA pundits argue over who started halftime row as Cork eventually topple Limerick in Munster epic final But Micheál Donoghue's men were right in the game until Keoghan's first goal on the break. Paddy Deegan's runs up the left flank were causing problems, and his wonderful crossfield ball was fetched by TJ Reid. The stalwart eyeballed the bottom corner and Eanna Murphy wonderfully saved - but Keoghan pounced to lash in the rebound to open up a four-point cushion at the interval. It should have been more, but they racked up eight wides. It was a triple whammy for Galway, as stand-in stopper Murphy was injured by Keoghan in the process and was replaced by third-choice Walsh at the break. Key defender Fintan Burke was marking TJ - and also had to go off when he sustained an injury in the lead-up to the green flag. The Tribes started brilliantly, and exploded from the blocks when Johnny Murphy threw in the ball, and hassled and harried the Cats relentlessly. Skipper Conor Whelan reverted to the half-forward line once more and was tracked by Deegan as they went 0-3 to 0-1 ahead thanks to Kevin Cooney, Cathal Mannion and TJ Brennan. But Kilkenny soon found rhythm, as every long Galway ball was mopped up by the brilliant Lawlor and the Tribe's efficiency started to wander. Lyng's men fired 0-3 on the bounce thanks to some slick forward movement, as John Donnelly fed Keoghan to fire a beauty over the shoulder. John Donnelly fired over thanks to selfless work from TJ Reid and Jordan Molloy followed suit a minute later when Lawlor fetched another high ball and raced forward like a train. But Galway just about stayed afloat in the Kilkenny storm, as Mannion started coming into his own and fired over two rockets from play, the second of which he had no right to score before the killer blow. Deegan's ball was far from simple for Reid to gather, but he composed himself and eyed up his target, before Murphy saved it and Keoghan made no mistake from close range. With Darach Fahy suspended and Murphy injured, Walsh came out to mind the sticks after the restart but his outfield players totally lost their way. Workmanlike Kilkenny could sense it, and thrived on it without even hitting top gear. Aimless ball was gathered by Lawlor and Richie Reid and each failed Galway delivery seemed to result in a Cats score. Mikey Carey, TJ and Billy Ryan turned the screw as Cathal Mannion began to do it all himself for Galway, and planted over a free from his own 45'. But their lack of scoring threat outside their star forward was stark, as Kilkenny kept the board ticking over from all over the pitch. Cian Kenny sparked a flurry of 1-5 without reply that left Galway on life support. Keoghan and Stephen Donnelly turned the screw before Reid's fifth goal of the championship, when Keoghan selflessly played him in and the finish was never in doubt. But Donoghue's men produced a stunning revival out of nowhere, but they should have rallied earlier. The Cats nodded off this time, and the Maroon fired 1-6 without reply as their bench gave them a new lease of life. Killeen injected badly needed pace into their attack, Mannion moved closer to goal and Ronan Glennon started to settle the ship in the middle. Mannion got the ball rolling before Killeen's super double, and Mannion was the man again when he gambled and took a scorable free short. Brian Concannon had his thinking cap on too - and raced towards Hill 16 to fire past a furious Eoin Murphy. Mullen and Mannion swapped screamers to set up a grandstand finish - as the Ahascrahg-Fohenagh man somehow stayed on his feet under the Cusack Stand to fire over the bar with Deegan breathing down his throat. With four in it, and as many minutes to go, the Cats deservedly survived. Lawlor fetched another Whelan ball inside and Billy Ryan finished the move. Luke Hogan fired a similar effort inside at the other end, and Walsh was left red-faced for Keoghan to lash home and that was that, before the brilliant Mullen sealed it. The last four beckons once more, but it remains to be seen if Kilkenny can end their 10-year wait for the big one. GALWAY 1-20 KILKENNY 3-22 GALWAY: E Murphy; P Mannion, Daithí Burke, F Burke; C Fahy, G Lee, TJ Brennan 0-1; S Linnane 0-1, David Burke; J Fleming 0-1, C Mannion 0-10, 7f, T Monaghan 0-2; C Whelan, B Concannon 1-0, K Cooney 0-3. Subs: D Morrissey for F Burke 37mims; D Walsh for Murphy HT, R Glennon for David Burke 44, T Killeen 0-2 for Fleming 54, A Burns for Monaghan 67, KILKENNY: E Murphy; M Butler, H Lawlor, T Walsh; M Carey 0-2, R Reid, P Deegan 0-1; C Kenny 0-2, J Molloy 0-1; J Donnelly 0-1, A Mullen 0-4, B Ryan 0-3; S Donnelly 0-2, TJ Reid 1-4, 4f, M Keoghan 2-2. Subs: L Hogan for S Donnelly 59mins; D Blanchfield for Walsh 59, S Murphy for Butler 67, K Doyle for Molloy 71, H Shine for Ryan 73 REFEREE: J Murphy (Limerick)
