New year, new nose. It didn’t take long for Kildare’s David Slattery to be reminded of the art of war.
Boy meets ground. Longford’s Barry O’Farrell is sent tumbling during his side’s clash with Kildare.
Good to be back! Davy Fitzgerald enjoyed his first day back in the saddle as Wexford swept aside the challenge of UCD in the Walsh Cup.
Some traditions you just can’t shake. Business was brisk as the Dublin headband brigade were out in force.
Best seat in the house. Eight-year-old Kerry fan Nicky Corridon offers his encouragement during the Kingdom’s clash with Tipperary.
The wait is over. First day out for the new campaign and the hardcore supporters pay their dues in Wexford.
A season ticket for new Meath boss Andy McEntee, gratefully supplied by Martin O’Halloran.
Putting in the hard graft in pre-season. It was standing room only as the Wexford footballers took on UCD in the O’Byrne Cup in Gorey.
First day back, a cold day but no signs of rustiness from the Dubs’ Jason Whelan.
First day back and there’s nothing quite like a melee to get the heart racing, demonstrated here by some Cavan and Tyrone players.
Great to see ye ventured out as far as Cavan… Did the journal make it back to the capital before they closed the gate to repel the nightly attacks from the marauding packs of culties. Next time maybe pay a photographer in Connacht to take some photos and “email” them back to you……
To be fair Liverpool were playing Plymouth Argyll today and the Journal reporters were busy giving a minute by minute report of this really important soccer fixture……. in so many regards the Journal.ie is fantastic but who’s idea was it to focus on such a meaningless FA cup match at the expense of sporting events much more relevant to the people of Ireland?
Insertfunnycomment. Most GAA journalists ARE culchies. Do you not read the national papers or do you only stick your head in the Farmer’s Journal?
@Sean @114: If you read my comment again you’ll notice I was referring to the lack of coverage from the journal on the league games in Connacht. I dont think I once made reference to “Most GAA journalists” your statement is irrelevant. Anyway must dash I’ve a copy of the Farmer’s Journal to buy…
If you read mine you’ll see that I mentioned journalists, like in general. I reference the national media as evidence. I presume that would apply to TheJournal also.
“journalists, like in general” can’t help reading that in a big D4 voice… “I reference the national media as evidence” where is the evidence you have supplied? You have made an assumption without any evidence supplied to back up your statement. Back to the pavilion with you my good chap. Bye now!!
nothing was happening in connacht?
They couldn’t find a smaller tracksuit for Davy Fitz?
‘there’s nothing quite like a melee to get the heart racing’
A row you mean, where no one ever gets sent off, where young men end up having their legs broken in two places, where the GAA hierarchy turn a blind eye because dealing with the thuggery would have negative financial implications.
Yes, there’s nothing like two fanatical tribes beating the crap out of each other all in the name of sport.
Do you grow?
It’s actually called a schmozzle
Couldn’t agree more!
Alex you forgot about the little people you have to care about the hill billies
Alex most weekends there are hundreds of GAA games played across the country at different ages and levels. The number that end in someone getting a bone broken from a deliberate attack is tiny. Obviously the lad who carried out this attack should be held accountable and his club punished. However, it’s unfair to taint the whole association because of a few incidents.
‘Where no one ever gets sent off’ – There were 3 red cards…
I’d like to see some photos of the closing day of the season,would that have been yesterday by any chance?
Great to have it back
Jesus, that’s depressing