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Kildare have been blessed with some great half backs over the years. During the Kildare renaissance in the late 90’s, Glenn Ryan and Anthony Rainbow were more than instrumental in their success. In even more recent times, the ever-attacking Emmet Bolton was pivotal in Kildare’s 2010 season that almost brought them to the All-Ireland Final. Now it is the turn of Kevin Flynn to assume the role. The Celbridge man has been a shining light in Kildare’s return to Division 1, poppin

In the late noughties, the AFL intensified their acquisition of some Ireland's top young GAA stars. One of those was Killoe and Longford's Mickey Quinn. Joining Essendon Bombers he immediately made an impact and within weeks made his debut in the AFL, beating the record held by Down's Martin Clarke for the quickest debut by an Irish player. His return to Ireland in 2012 was a welcome one in his hometown and county. His impact was felt immediately, helping Longford gain promot

1935. A lot has happened since then. World War II, JFK and MLK assassinated, the birth of technology, they even built a wall in Berlin and tore it down again in that space of time. Yes, a lot can happen in 85 years. One thing that didn’t happen in those 85 years, amazingly, was Tipperary footballers getting their hands on the Munster Cup. In the darkness that was 2020, the Tipperary footballers were a beacon of light. Their captain Conor Sweeney, deservedly collected an All-S

Since it’s inaugural season in 2017, the AFLW has given some of Ireland’s most gifted LGFA stars the opportunity to test themselves. The majority of which are flourishing in their new environments. In what was a first of its kind for the league, Aisling McCarthy became the first Non-Australian to transfer clubs. After a prosperous couple of years with Western Bulldogs she made the move to Perth to the West Coast Eagles. Of course, it was her performances with her native Tippe

It isn't always easy for the apple that falls a short distance from the tree. More often than not, it remains in the trees shadow. Growing up the son of a former great is a tough ask but Jarly Óg Burns is most definitely his own man. He is a massive part of the Armagh resurgence, helping not only to bring the Orchard county back to Division 1, but to help maintain their top tier status. A freak game against Monaghan in the Championship ended their season, but unlike other yea