In this article, An Focal takes a look at what teams were the most and least impressive in this year’s National Football League. The Allianz National Football League season is nearing its climax, with only the division finals left to be decided. Teams have been relegated, had their hopes dashed for promotion, or just been uninspiring. However, every squad has …
UL’s search for Sigerson glory goes on as they suffered defeat to NUIG in the Sigerson Cup final held in IT Carlow on Wednesday evening. Changes to both sides were made before the throw in with UL starting Jack Coyne and Eoghan McLaughlin who had just returned from injury, with NUIG starting Durcan instead of Tommy Gill. Storm Dudley played …
Finding a GAA club in France is like finding a nice baguette in Ireland. It’s difficult but it’s possible. Gautier Fernandez started playing Gaelic football in 2017. Since 2018, he has been the communications manager at the Clermont Gaels club, based in Clermont-Ferrand. This club was established 12 years ago. “At the beginning, it was only an association dedicated to …
The Mayo footballers, yet another Final loss to add to the lengthy list of them down through the years. Unlike many of the previous deciders, they went into Saturday’s game against Tyrone as hot favourites after their memorable win over Dublin. However, when both Tommy Conroy and Ryan O’Donoghue missed guilt-edged opportunities at the start of the second half, it …
What a weekend of hurling! Tony Kelly put away another insane personal score, scoring 1-15 of Clare’s 1-21 as they steamrolled Wexford and secured their place in next weeks All Ireland Quarter-Finals. In the other qualifier, Cork came close against Tipperary but ultimately fell short to last year’s champions. Richie Hogan performed a piece of magic when he came on, …