Shane O'Gorman and Andrew Kenny celebrate. Cathal Noonan / INPHO
Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO
Wexford’s great hurling summer continued on Saturday. Their U21′s won a gripping Bord Gais Energy All-Ireland semi-final against Galway and are now heading to the final on September 13th. It’ll be their first final appearance since 2001 in that grade and they’ll seek their first title since 1965.
Claremen not perturbed by broken hurls
Below, Gearoid O’Connell attempts to take possession despite the Ash flying through the air.
(Apart from ‘THE ROOF, THE ROOF, THE ROOF IS ON FIRE” which is more of a 1984 thing).
What’s next?
Just the small matter of two All-Ireland SFC final places to be decided, no biggie.
Be sure to get plenty of liquids and carbs in over the next few days so that you can recover by next Saturday, because Mayo and Kerry could be doing battle again in Limerick. On Sunday, Donegal will be the latest side hoping to give Dublin a run for their money.
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Talking points
A draw leaves nobody happy…
Especially not this baby forced to wear a half Dublin, half Mayo jersey.
… except maybe these lads
Peace in our time… for now
Road trip, Enda?
We’ll bring the M&Ms if you pay for the petrol.
That’s a red card these days, is it?
Lee Keegan will be keeping his legs to himself from now on.
Still, it was a decision that only the most partisan fans must have been a little shocked by.
The Rose of Tralee showed her true colours
Philadelphia Rose Maria Walsh waited until she was well clear of Listowel before donning the Green and Red.
Man of the Match
The Sunday Game panel gave it to Cillian O’Connor, but you all voted Aidan O’Shea as the best player at Croke Park today.
Ooh, Matron!
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With 15 men or 14, Mayo had the chances to put Kerry away first time around
Hundreds of west of Ireland houses were put on Cillian O’Connor putting this chance away.
Cork are headed for a replay too
The Rebel County’s camogie players were reeled back in by Wexford on Saturday as the Slaneysiders claimed 1 – 9 all draw.
Cats see off Champions
Kilkenny booked their place in another Camogie final by defeating the team who pipped them to the title last year, Galway. Denise Gaule top scored as the Cats ran out 4 – 12 to 3 – 7 victors.
Spillane 2.0 helps Kerry to victory
Killian Spillane, a nephew of Pat, starred for Kerry minors as they ended an eight year gap between finals at the age grade.
Wexford have that winning feeling
Wexford’s great hurling summer continued on Saturday. Their U21′s won a gripping Bord Gais Energy All-Ireland semi-final against Galway and are now heading to the final on September 13th. It’ll be their first final appearance since 2001 in that grade and they’ll seek their first title since 1965.
Claremen not perturbed by broken hurls
Below, Gearoid O’Connell attempts to take possession despite the Ash flying through the air.
The Banner’s incredible run of success at U21 level continued on Saturday as they demolished Antrim. Since 2012, they have now 12 games in a row in the U21 hurling championship. Saturday’s return of 4-27 means they’ve scored 12-94 in their four games this year.
That’s superb score taking.
Aherne fires Dubs into semi-final
Sinead Aherne scored eight points as the Dubs ended Kerry’s run in the Ladies SFC with a 2 – 12 to 1-10 win over the Kingdom.
The win pits Dublin against Galway in the semi-finals after the Tribeswomen out-pointed Monaghan 0 – 17 to 0- 14. The other semi-final will be contested by Armagh and Cork.
Brendan Cummins claimed his eighth Poc Fada title
He took it in his stride.
Cavan rolled the clock back about 80 years to claim an All-Ireland title
An All-Ireland Junior title, that is.
But with selfies and ice bucket challenges, their celebrations were bang up-to-date.
(Apart from ‘THE ROOF, THE ROOF, THE ROOF IS ON FIRE” which is more of a 1984 thing).
What’s next?
Just the small matter of two All-Ireland SFC final places to be decided, no biggie.
Be sure to get plenty of liquids and carbs in over the next few days so that you can recover by next Saturday, because Mayo and Kerry could be doing battle again in Limerick. On Sunday, Donegal will be the latest side hoping to give Dublin a run for their money.
See ye then.
5 talking points after Kerry and Mayo’s thrilling All-Ireland semi-final draw
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