Kieran McGeeney’s side losing their four-point lead cost them dearly against Donegal in the Ulster final
Donegal GAA
Heartbreaking Ulster final defeat for Armagh again as they suffer a fourth penalty shootout loss in big games
In a stellar shootout, 10 penalties were scored in the first round before Armagh’s Shane McPartlan missed in sudden death
The system rewards mediocre performances, and allows the likes of Kerry and Dublin to manage their workload until the big days
All-Ireland SFC: Cork need to seize their moment, Louth will fancy second place in their group while Mayo and Galway will wonder if they might be better off losing the Connacht final
The compact defensive structure and fast-breaking attack are still being tweaked, having been worked on throughout the national league
Fear of losing can undermine the confidence needed to chase down a win
Galway and Kilkenny still top dogs in Leinster; Donegal find hidden depths; Limerick tweak a winning formula; Leinster football needs a road show
Reintroduction of Kilcar forward in extra-time proved key as Jim McGuinness’s side set up Ulster final clash with Armagh
Jim McGuinness’s Donegal side defend unbeaten record this season as they lock horns against old rivals Tyrone
We’re often guilty of patronising the likes of Mickey Quinn and Eoin Cleary, asking what motivates them to keep going. It’s the same for any player
I’ve never met anyone better at articulating a tactical plan than Jim McGuinness. It showed again in Celtic Park
Cork’s talent is coming through, just slowly; the football provincials still have some fans; hurling brings the sun and the spenders
Three goals directly from kick-outs make a fool of Derry goalkeeper Odhran Lynch as the visitors pull off a shock with echoes of their 2014 win over Dublin
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