League of Ireland to return on July 31st
The FAI National League Executive Committee has ruled that the League of Ireland season will resume on Friday, July 31st – with two rounds of Premier Division games in total, including matches already played. The…
Former Sligo Rovers boss is new Northern Ireland manager
Former Sligo Rovers manager Ian Baraclough has been confirmed as the new Northern Ireland manager following talks over the past 24 hours involving his agent and the Irish FA. The 49-year-old’s appointment was ratified at…
Sligo Rovers return to training
Sligo Rovers returned to collective training on Saturday morning as negotiations between the League of Ireland clubs and the FAI continued to try and restart the League of Ireland season. Saturday’s session was attended by…
Donegal club championship to start in August
The Donegal senior club football championship will begin in August with a new ‘league’ format, and the introduction of new regional leagues as warm up competitions. The plan was a approved by the Donegal GAA…
Holders Glencar/Manor to face Melvin Gaels again in championship
Defending champions Glencar/Manorhamilton will face north Leitrim rivals Melvin Gaels yet again in the group stages of the 2020 Connacht Gold senior football championship. Friday night’s draw saw Seán Boylan’s side drawn in Group 2…
Contrasting managerial reaction to intercounty return plan
There’s been mixed reaction to the GAA’s revised intercounty football league and championship return in October. The football will begin with the remaining two rounds of the Allianz Football League, before teams turn into their…
All-Ireland football championship format revealed
The GAA has revealed the format of this year’s intercounty football and hurling championships. The details are as follows: Football Football Championship to revert to Provincial Knock-out – New York will not be involved; London…