); It s definitely time that kids are back on the field - the long-awaited return of underage GAA
There’s a real concern that many youngsters won’t return to sport after the lengthy shutdown. By Kevin O Brien Sunday 18 Apr 2021, 8:00 AM 3 hours ago 9,182 Views 7 Comments
BRENDAN BUGLER IS concerned. The Clare All-Ireland winner is a hurling coach, father and teacher. He can see first hand the harmful effects brought about the shutdown of youth sports in this country.
On 1 March 2020, a 3,000 strong crowd packed into Mallow as St Flannan’s College ended a 15-year wait for their 22nd Harty Cup title. Managed by Bugler, the Ennis school beat CBC Cork by three points in the final to collect the prized Munster hurling second-level trophy.
Irish League players back Northern Ireland star Trevor Carson after his gambling confession belfasttelegraph.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from belfasttelegraph.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Trevor Carson has revealed how a gambling addiction left him at “rock bottom”.
The 33-year-old, who currently plays for Scottish Premiership side Motherwell, said he has not placed a bet in more than six years after seeking professional help.
He recalled how his lowest moment came when he spent his last £200 which he had kept to buy his young daughter a birthday meal and present at the bookies.
Carson, capped five times by Northern Ireland, was speaking in an interview with football journalist Michael Clarke.
He described how his father would place novelty 50p bets for him at the age of 11 but what started as fun developed into a serious addiction that almost ruined his life.
McEntee: Six weeks preparation time would be ideal
February 07, 2021
Tony McEntee during his time as Mayo selector.
Sligo manager Tony McEntee has said he would ideally need six weeks to prepare his team for the start of the Allianz Football League.
The GAA has decided to further delay the return of inter-county teams to collective training following a meeting of its Covid-19 Advisory Group last Monday evening. A letter sent to counties and signed by GAA Director General Tom Ryan stated that it would be irresponsible for the GAA to permit a return to collective training at this moment in time and the group is set to reconvene on February 15th to further consider the matter.