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Journalist with RTÉ/ @Gaelic_Life newspaper. All views are my own. Dromintee man. niall.mccoy @rte .ie/n.mccoy @gaeliclife .com

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Niall McCoy
3 years
This is one powerful GAA image. Down boss Conor Laverty speaks to both squads after an incredibly emotional Ulster final between the Mourne county and Monaghan.
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3 years
Mayo team photo 2021.
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4 years
Liverpool playing like a team the night after the dinner dance when the gobshites down the road wouldn't move the game to the Friday. Even though you swapped for a christening a couple of years before.
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2 years
Best part of the Tyrone final programme.
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Niall McCoy
4 years
Bruno and Manchester United were 34 points behind Liverpool when he made his debut. Bruno and Manchester United are now 34 points behind Liverpool. #Stats
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Steven Poacher
4 years
Can somebody show me the Bruno stats please since his debut?? I'm losing track of them 🤭 #Bruno
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3 years
When the football season started, if you'd said Cavan will win Ulster, Tipperary will win Munster and Mickey Harte will be Louth manager you'd have been laughed out of it.
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Niall McCoy
5 years
TV show idea: Kevin Cassidy and Neil McGee are sent around pubs in Ireland, given unlimited bar tabs and asked to make a Twitter video on the hour.
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3 years
Easily the best jersey in the GAA right now.
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1 year
Imagine the GAA announced a replay for the weekend and both teams on day 2 of the rip. The horrors!
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Niall McCoy
6 years
Looks even worse in this video. Bad scenes in Tyrone.
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Niall McCoy
6 years
When Malachy O’Rourke took on Monaghan: Division Three No Ulster title/All-Ireland semi-final since 1988 Now: Division One mainstays Two Ulster titles First All-Ireland semi-final in 40 years
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Niall McCoy
3 years
Aimee Mackin is one of the best goal scorers in Gaelic football - men or ladies.
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Spórt TG4
3 years
DRAÍOCHT ag Aimee Mackin 😱👀💯 The @ArmaghLGFA forward is on 🔥🔥🔥 GOAL!! @LadiesFootball @20x20_ie @GAA_BEO #ProperFan #20x20 #PeilnamBan
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5 years
In seven years Malachy O’Rourke took Monaghan from Division Three to the last four of the All-Ireland. A couple of Ulster titles thrown in for good measure as well as five years in Division One. He did a fantastic job.
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9 months
Three simple things to help GAA 1) Kill the advanced mark in football 2) Return minor final to before senior final 3) Incorporate hooter system across all codes
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Niall McCoy
3 years
This person is a disgrace.
@ArleneFosterUK
Arlene Foster DBE PC #ProudofNI.
3 years
This is not protest. This is vandalism and attempted murder. These actions do not represent unionism or loyalism. They are an embarrassment to Northern Ireland and only serve to take the focus off the real law breakers in Sinn Fein. My thoughts are with the bus driver.
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Niall McCoy
3 years
What a super interview from Ruairi O'Hare. Very emotional as he pays tribute to his friend Naill Laverty who passed away two years ago.
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Niall McCoy
4 years
New Down jerseys are lethal.
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Niall McCoy
4 years
Suggestions for when the GAA has to pipe in crowd noise. "Will you put the ball in you bollox" "The brother was better but sure he hit the drink" "He won't make it, sure he has the wing mirrors"
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Niall McCoy
2 years
Straight over the black spot.
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Niall McCoy
6 years
Slaughtneil have now retained their Ulster senior titles in football, hurling and camogie. Last year was meant to be once in a lifetime. Not for the Derry club. Just incredible. #GAA
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5 years
Niall Kearns back on the Monaghan bench after recent heart surgery. Oisin Kiernan starting for Cavan after battling cancer. Don’t care if it finishes 0-1 0-1, this is a game to be enjoyed.
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5 years
Wishing the Monaghan Senior Team and Management the very best of Luck as they open their Ulster Championship campaign against Cavan in Kingspan, Breffni tonight at 7pm. Monaghan Team named as below. @Investec @CelticPureLtd
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Niall McCoy
2 years
Rian O'Neill, rightly, will grab the headlines for that half but Rory Grugan put in an astonishing 35 minutes.
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Niall McCoy
2 years
If Kilcoo go on to win this, Miceal Rooney's flick away from Dias will go down in their folklore.
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Niall McCoy
5 years
'You were a true son of Down' poignant words from Down as they confirm the passing of two-time All-Ireland winner and former manager Eamonn Burns.
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Niall McCoy
3 years
Armagh management team. Thank Christ most of them have nicknames.
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Niall McCoy
2 years
Such sad news from Tyrone with the passing of Damian Casey. Lovely guy and what a hurler. A month ago he was lighting up Croke Park.
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Eoghan Ruadh
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Niall McCoy
6 years
TG4 are showing Kilcar and Slaughtneil live on Saturday evening. #GAA
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Niall McCoy
2 years
It's 20 years since Armagh lifted Sam Maguire and thanks to the brilliant help of so many people - and the great crew at @OBrienPress - I've been able to write a book about a subject I love.
@OBrienPress
The O'Brien Press
2 years
Cover reveal! Kings for a Day: The Story of Armagh and their 2002 Journey to Sam Maguire by @McCoyNiall . Twenty years on, Orchard stars, fans and opponents all contribute to paint a vivid picture of the day that Armagh were Kings for a Day. In bookshops 26th September!
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Niall McCoy
3 years
Love this from Sean Quigley on Clare's Kevin Harnett. Great interview from @Katrina_McManus in the Fermanagh Herald/Gaelic Life. Well worth picking up as Roslea man goes through his career ahead of 100th game.
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Niall McCoy
4 years
Bashing the BBC's GAA coverage was all the rage for a while but Thomas Niblock and co. have been playing a stormer the last few seasons with their club highlights.
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Niall McCoy
5 years
‘Lower tier hurling gets no media coverage’ Likes of Gaelic Life, Irish News, CDP and a host of local papers give super coverage to Ulster teams at all levels. Then there’s the likes of Saffron Gael & Donegal Sports Hub. Media coverage doesn’t start & finish with Sunday Game.
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Niall McCoy
4 years
Very disappointed for Jarlath Burns. Thought he would have been perfect. He is very young and will no doubt run again.
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Niall McCoy
1 year
Ballybay joint manager Jerome Johnston now goes to battle with home club - and three sons - Kilcoo in the Ulster Club quarter-final.
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Niall McCoy
16 days
I got in the car with Oisín McConville and the Wicklow management team for an all-access look at their training session ahead of Sunday's Kildare clash. Here is a diary of what happened.
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3 years
From my mother: "Could you tweet something to the Health Service to say well done for the efficient way that the vaccine was administered in Craigavon Lake Centre during the week and thanks to all involved?" Yes, yes I can. @SouthernHSCT 👏
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Niall McCoy
2 years
Armagh SFC clash between Crossmaglen and Silverbridge live on TG4 this Sunday.
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Niall McCoy
3 years
Definitely a 'keep 'er lit' at 28 seconds.
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Pat McAfee
3 years
This is WILD.
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Niall McCoy
5 years
Colin and Eithne Bell should be presented with the Freedom of Newry for all they have done.
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Greg Hughes
5 years
This is Colin Bell who established the Kevin Bell repatriation trust after he lost his son Kevin. He is a hero. Since established, they have helped 23 Donegal families and 750 families nation wide.
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Niall McCoy
3 years
Don't forget another small reason for Dublin's success, refs letting them away with murder.
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Niall McCoy
9 months
Oisin McConville skinning Jaap Stam. Photo: @mungo4
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Niall McCoy
1 year
Just look at the way Rory is introduced here. He is easily the biggest superstar to ever come from Ireland imo.
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“You picked a hell of a year to start following the PGA Tour.” Spieth, Thomas, Scheffler, Koepka, Morikawa, Poulter, Dahmen, Fitzpatrick, Johnson, Finau, Theegala, Pereira, Niemann, and McIlroy. Full Swing premieres February 15.
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It is possible to recognise the absolute brilliance of this Dublin team whilst also accepting that the financial injection has played a significant role in their ability to win six All-Ireland titles in eight years having gone 16 years without one prior to 2011.
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Niall McCoy
4 years
Kilcoo v Naomh Conaill live on TG4 Sunday.
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Niall McCoy
2 years
GAA say 35,000 sold for Armagh-Galway, Kerry-Mayo. Doesn't include season ticket holders so prob closer to 45k now. Huge Armagh crowd set to travel by sounds of it.
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Niall McCoy
5 months
Glen v Kilmacud to be held in Newry. Great shout. Be a huge crowd at it and a terrific atmosphere.
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Niall McCoy
2 years
At just 23 David Clifford is going to lift his fourth All-Star in a few weeks' time. 0-6 from play in last year's semi (missed et), 0-4 from play today. A genius at work.
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Niall McCoy
5 years
Gutted to hear about John Morrison. Just last week he was telling me why every GAA club should be installing a playpark. As per usual he signed off the phone with an awful joke. A great mind and a great man.
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Niall McCoy
2 years
Athletic Grounds is the best county ground in the country. Perfect size, place buzzes om days like that.
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Niall McCoy
3 months
"When Rory comes to his senses we'll have two really good goalkeepers." 😄 Brilliant from Monaghan manager Vinny Corey on @SportTG4
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Niall McCoy
6 years
It’s like one of those fake WhatsApp grounds you see for PL teams.
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Niall McCoy
5 years
The son of God appearing at Christmas time.
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Barry O'Donnell
5 years
Darragh Canavan on for his debut- Derry 0-8 Tyrone 0-11 45 mins #BOIMcKennaCup #GAA
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Niall McCoy
6 years
One of the most enjoyable pieces to do all year. Phillip Bonny, diagnosed with cancer last October, returns and saves @bryansfordgaa ’s season. #GAA
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Gaelic Life
6 years
Bonny's fairytale finish -
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Niall McCoy
7 years
Slaughtneil complete the Derry football and hurling championship double for the fourth consecutive year. Ridiculous. #GAA
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Niall McCoy
2 years
Good to finally get hands on hard copy of this. Available on pre order now at .
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Niall McCoy
3 years
The GAA returns in the North today. Moods around the place improve instantly.
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Niall McCoy
5 years
Goal of the weekend? Carlow go back to front in seconds. Some team move.
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Niall McCoy
2 years
Don't think any GAA stream should be more than a fiver. £8 for double headers.
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Niall McCoy
4 years
Little consolation for Slaughtneil but they made an absolute mockery of the 1/20 odds for Ballyhale. A fantastic team.
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4 years
Dungannon have won all three Tyrone Championship games after extra-time. Amazing.
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Niall McCoy
5 years
In tomorrow’s Gaelic Life: From Japan to Australia to beautiful Gaoth Dobhair - the story of Naoise Ó Baoill’s journey from one side of the world to the Ulster Club final. #GAA @gaothdobhairclg
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Niall McCoy
4 years
Trials begin after Donald Trump's latest idea. @iresimpsonsfans
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Niall McCoy
1 year
Monaghan v Armagh NFL clash will be shown on BBC iPlayer.
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Niall McCoy
2 years
Jamie Clarke back rattling the net for Cross tonight.
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Niall McCoy
6 years
Mickey Linden, who made his Down debut in 1981, still playing with his club. Ridiculous. #GAA
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Sports DNA - Brendan Monaghan
6 years
"Another one bites the dust" @MayobridgeGAC 3rds half-forward @mickey1cjm races away from a @teconnaughtgfc player during today's @OfficialDownGAA reserve Championship clash at St Patrick's Park Pic/ @mungo4
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Niall McCoy
4 years
Big news in Gaelic Life today. We are moving to a digital edition only (until the situation improves). There is an amazing offer on subscriptions currently (50% off) and any sign ups and retweets would be greatly appreciated. It's well worth it. Thanks
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One of the greatest club championship successes of all time. Dungannon end a 64-year wait in Tyrone by winning all four of their games after extra-time - and the final after penalties.
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Niall McCoy
2 years
Rian O'Neill unreal, as were many Armagh players. Jason Duffy's influence last two weeks prob under radar a bit. He has been excellent.
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2 years
An Ulster title beating Tyrone, Monaghan and Donegal - doesn't get much tougher than that.
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Niall McCoy
4 years
A full pdf of this week's Gaelic Life has been widely shared on WhatsApp today. We've been busting our balls trying - and in my opinion succeeding - to bring great content during this. At the moment you can get the paper for as little as 53p. Play fair, .
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2 years
The boom is back baby.
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Niall McCoy
4 years
Killeavy have tested 125 more members and 125 have come back negative, their chairperson Mickey O'Neill confirms. 👍
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Niall McCoy
7 years
Slaughtneil with the greatest achievement in Ulster Club history and, possibly, club history. Champs in football, hurling and camogie. #GAA
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6 years
Arlene takes her seat. Typical GAA fan, missed the curtain-raiser.
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Niall McCoy
2 years
LAUNCH DAY Delighted that 'Kings for a Day' is in bookshops now and can be ordered online. That Armagh team provided so many incredible memories, and I had the pleasure of writing a book about them thanks to @OBrienPress #GAA .
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4 years
Shambolic second yellow for Clifford. Dragged down by the Tyrone player with the umpire yards away watching.
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Niall McCoy
1 year
It's been a grim decade for Armagh football. Last 10 seasons: Ulster SFC final appearances - 0 Ulster U20/21 final appearances - 0 Ulster MFC final appearances - 1 Ulster Club SFC final appearances - 1 Ulster Club IFC final appearances - 0 Ulster Club JFC final appearances - 0
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Niall McCoy
3 years
All things considered, that goes down as a great Ulster Championship.
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3 years
Simply the right call. Kids in north back on GAA pitches three weeks today.
@IndoSport
Irish Independent Sport
3 years
GAA club activity set to resume in Northern Ireland from April 12
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Niall McCoy
3 years
Three Ulster Champ games in crap weather, unusual circumstances and no crowd, and the six teams serve up brilliant entertainment. Credit to the players.
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Niall McCoy
2 years
Connacht Championship clash between New York and Sligo this weekend will feature two managers, Tony McEntee and Johnny McGeeney, who grew up two miles apart - Crossmaglen and Culloville in South Armagh. #GAA
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Niall McCoy
3 years
Would be nice if Cavan and Donegal panels and management were given two tickets each for Ulster final. Still be a crowd of around 200 and would bring something to the occasion.
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Niall McCoy
4 years
TG4 to show Kilcoo v Mayobridge live on July 31.
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Niall McCoy
3 months
Ulster's loss free zone WWWWWWWWD No side from the province lost in the opening round of the NFL. Doubt that's happened too often.
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Niall McCoy
5 years
I think (not certain) Ross Carr plays this wonderful pass. Love seeing quick thinking like that.
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Damian McLernon
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A John Treanor 1st half goal for Down in the Ulster SFC Semi Final in Blaney in 1989 @DownGAAMemories @EamonnFegan @andun1010 @BurrenGAA @AodhanHarkin @MoysPhillyMc @tarlynch43
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Niall McCoy
1 year
Image of the weekend from @sportsfilebren Armagh players applaud the tribute display by the family and friends of Natalie McNally, who was murdered in December. #GAA
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5 years
Armagh and Tyrone will both be very happy with their January (and December) work. Referee Joe McQuillan once again delivering a strange performance.
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1 year
I'd say this is possibly the most watched GAA clip of all time with these sorts of numbers.
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Niall McCoy
8 years
What a great pic and story from one of the best photographers in the GAA game, Brendan Monaghan. #GAA
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Niall McCoy
1 year
Was at Monaghan-Down tonight but see 4,500 at Armagh-Antrim. Orchard County fans are absolutely manic.
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5 years
Surely one of the highest standard Premier League seasons ever? City, Liverpool, Spurs, Arsenal and Chelsea all excellent. Even second tier teams like Everton, Bournemouth and Man United are very good on their day.
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3 years
Down's Conor Maginn retires (story: @neil_loughran ). What a player, criminally underrated. When injury free he was superb.
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Niall McCoy
10 months
Praise for refs rare but thought Sean Hurson was excellent today, albeit not sure he should have been able to overrule that 45 if replay was used. Super work though.
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The Cavan hurlers, who went six years without fielding and only rejoined the NHL in 2018, are into a Division 3A semi-final after last year's promotion from Division 3B.
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1 year
An Armagh manager guaranteed to be in Connacht final as Johnny McGeeney's New York will face Tony McEntee's Sligo. They grew up about two miles apart.
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Niall McCoy
3 years
7,000 words. £1 for a full edition. Find out it's being sent all over Whatsapp 🙄
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Niall McCoy
3 years
2000 - Casement Park rocked. Anto was Antrim captain. Big Tohill ruined the fun in the drawn Derry game but what a few weeks for in the rain and sun for Saffron fans.
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Niall McCoy
4 years
Ulster counties make up the bottom five.
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Sean McGoldrick
4 years
Check out what your county received from Croke Park for coaching/games development projects since 2007. More details,analysis and comment in today's Irish Independent #GAA
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1 year
Paul Finlay has always been one of my favourite ever players to watch - and he put a show on again tonight. A Monaghan legend.
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6 months
The golden age of Sigerson. Midweek afternoon games. Huge crowds, most of them coming from the Hatfield first. Queen's and UU taking lumps out of each other and just ridiculously talented team sheets.
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Niall McCoy
7 years
The UCD jersey is no match for Aaron McKay. #GAA
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