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All-Ireland SFC

# all-ireland-sfc - Friday 31 August, 2012

McDonald and Cosgrove recall infamous Hill 16 warm-up

The ex Mayo and Dublin forwards share their memories of what ensued before throw-in in that memorable 2006 All-Ireland semi-final.

# all-ireland-sfc - Thursday 30 August, 2012

Conor Deegan: “To suggest Dublin and Mayo are going for second place is over-stretching it.”

TheScore.ie’s Gaelic football analyst believes the absence of Andy Moran could have a critical influence in settling next Sunday’s clash of Dublin and Mayo.

# all-ireland-sfc - Wednesday 29 August, 2012

Moran keen to make up for lost time

The Mayo midfielder has had to battle back from injury but is “raring to go” ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final.

# all-ireland-sfc - Monday 27 August, 2012

Patrick Kelly: “Most people wouldn’t be fans of it but they’re revolutionizing tactics.”

The Ballincollig club man believes that Donegal have to be credited for their winning display in Croke Park yesterday.

Bradley steps down as Antrim boss

The Saffron county are on the hunt for a new senior football manager.

Talking Points: Donegal 0-16 Cork 1-11, All-Ireland SFC semi-final

Here are some of the key issues that emerged from yesterday’s All-Ireland semi-final between Donegal and Cork.

# all-ireland-sfc - Sunday 26 August, 2012

Donegal better Rebels to clinch spot in All-Ireland football final

The Ulster champions maintained their impressive form in 2012 by securing a spot in September’s showdown today in Croke Park.

As It Happened: Cork v Donegal, All-Ireland SFC semi-final

It was Gaelic Football action all the way today with Cork and Donegal met in an eagerly-awaited showdown. Here’s how it unfolded.

# all-ireland-sfc - Saturday 25 August, 2012

Cork v Donegal — All-Ireland SFC semi-final match guide

The first of this year’s All-Ireland senior football semi-finals takes place tomorrow in Croke Park with Munster champions Cork squaring off against Ulster champions Donegal.

# all-ireland-sfc - Friday 24 August, 2012

Bernard Brogan: “My mindset now is a lot stronger than it would have been a few years ago.”

The Dublin attacker is more focused on succeeding with his team than achieving personal glories.

The August Allstar football awards go to…

Let the debate begin. Here are the frontrunners for the 2012 Allstar football awards ahead of the start of the All-Ireland semi-final action this weekend.

Conor Deegan: “Two juggernauts are going to crash into each other in Croke Park on Sunday. It’s going to be fascinating.”

In the first of his columns for TheScore.ie, Conor Deegan looks ahead to the All-Ireland semi-final meeting of Cork and Donegal.

# all-ireland-sfc - Thursday 23 August, 2012

Family matters as McHugh draws on dad’s finest hour

Donegal’s Mark McHugh on mucking out in defence, growing up in admiration of Cork, and watching the Sunday Game with the aul’ fella.

# all-ireland-sfc - Wednesday 22 August, 2012

Jim McGuinness: “If we stagnated and we were just doing what we did last year, I don’t think it would be good enough.”

The Donegal boss has admitted they had to improve this year if they were to build on their 2011 showing.

Sampling Gaelic football life with the Rebels and Tír Chonaill

One Cork club player could have been lining up in Donegal colours in this Sunday’s All-Ireland senior football semi-final.

# all-ireland-sfc - Tuesday 21 August, 2012

Selection Box: Cork v Donegal, All-Ireland SFC semi-final

Here are some of the issues for Conor Counihan and Jimmy McGuinness to consider ahead of picking their teams for next Sunday’s clash.

# all-ireland-sfc - Friday 17 August, 2012

Cork hopeful of Carey being fit for defence against Donegal

Cork report a full bill of health as they gear up for their football semi-final showdown with Donegal.

# all-ireland-sfc - Thursday 16 August, 2012

McGuinness defends Donegal style as they mount All-Ireland challenge

It may be derided but the manager of the side that has claimed the last two Ulster titles is perfectly happy with the football philosophy of his team as they gear up for Sunday week’s All-Ireland semi-final.

# all-ireland-sfc - Wednesday 15 August, 2012

U21 hurling showdowns set for Thurles

The GAA have released the details for key fixtures over the next couple of weeks and announced the referees who will take charge of this year’s All-Ireland senior football semi-finals

# all-ireland-sfc - Thursday 9 August, 2012

Bradley praises rescheduling of Donegal club games

Donegal have received a boost ahead of their upcoming All-Ireland senior football showdown with Cork.

# all-ireland-sfc - Wednesday 8 August, 2012

Wednesday Watch: The future for Kerry and the absence of Andy Moran

There is enough uncertainty at the moment over the future for the Kerry players and management to suggest anxious times lie ahead.

Speculation intensifies over O’Connor’s future as Kerry boss

The intentions of the Kingdom manager for the 2013 season are unclear after last Sunday’s championship exit.

# all-ireland-sfc - Tuesday 7 August, 2012

And the team of the week awards go to…

It was a busy weekend of Gaelic Football action and Ewan MacKenna has selected his leading fifteen from the Croke Park ties.

# all-ireland-sfc - Monday 6 August, 2012

McGuinness preparing to get Donegal charges set for Rebel test

Donegal will be seeking to avenge the thrashing they suffered three years ago when they meet Cork on August 26th.

Talking Points: Kerry v Donegal and Cork v Kildare, All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals

Here’s some of the areas of debate that emerged from yesterday’s All-Ireland quarter-final double bill in Croke Park.

Pat Gilroy: “‘If we play like that again, we’ll be out of the championship.”

The Dublin manager and captain freely admitted that their play needs to improve ahead of their All-Ireland semi-final meeting with Mayo on September 1st.

# all-ireland-sfc - Sunday 5 August, 2012

As It Happened: Kerry v Donegal, All-Ireland SFC quarter-final

The last of the places in this year’s All-Ireland senior football semi-finals was up for grabs in Croke Park today. Would it be Kerry or Donegal who triumphed and advanced?

As It Happened: Cork v Kildare, All-Ireland SFC quarter-final

Four years on from their last senior championship clash, Cork and Kildare faced off in Croke Park today. Would it be Conor Counihan or Kieran McGeeney celebrating afterwards? Here’s how it unfolded..

Talking Points: Mayo v Down and Dublin v Laois, All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals

There was plenty areas of debate to emerge from yesterday’s All-Ireland quarter-final double bill in Croke Park. Here’s what Ewan MacKenna thought.

# all-ireland-sfc - Saturday 4 August, 2012

Mayo cruise to comfortable quarter-final success against Down

Mayo became the first county to be assured of a place at the semi-final stage of the 2012 All-Ireland SFC after they emerged from their quarter-final clash this afternoon against Down.

As It Happened: Mayo v Down, All-Ireland SFC quarter-final

Would it be James Horan or James McCartan who guided the first team into the semi-finals of this year’s All-Ireland senior football championship? We were in Croke Park for all the action.

Kerry v Donegal – All-Ireland SFC quarter-final match guide

They have never clashed in the All-Ireland senior championship before but the meeting of Kerry and Donegal is eagerly awaited.

Cork v Kildare – All-Ireland SFC quarter-final match guide

It’s the Rebels against the Lilywhites in the first of tomorrow’s eagerly awaited All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals. Here’s how Ewan MacKenna believes it will all pan out.

# all-ireland-sfc - Friday 3 August, 2012

Mayo v Down – All-Ireland SFC quarter-final match guide

Mayo are the Connacht champions, Down are smarting from an Ulster final defeat and they will both be bidding to become the first side to book a place in this year’s All-Ireland semi-finals when they clash tomorrow afternoon.

Sheehan eager for Rebels action ahead of Croke Park return

Time on the sidelines through injury has lead the young Cork attacker to appreciate his involvement this season.

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Dublin v Laois — All-Ireland SFC quarter-final match guide

Ewan MacKenna previews the All-Ireland champions’ last-eight showdown with their Leinster rivals at Croke Park. Here’s how he reckons it’ll go.

Dublin boss Gilroy calls on refs to show greater protection

The All-Ireland winning manager has praised the conduct of referees this summer but feels more could still be done.

Race For Sam: And then there were eight…

The aspirations of the remaining sides competing in the All-Ireland senior football championship are assessed.

# all-ireland-sfc - Thursday 2 August, 2012

Kerry side unchanged for Donegal quarter-final clash

Jack O’Connor has stuck with the same XV that beat Clare convincingly last week.

Cork captain on guard ahead of Lilywhites challenge

Graham Canty is well aware of the football strengths of the Kildare manager ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland quarter-final.