The Irish Times

From shambles to Sam: How Down rose up to claim All-Ireland glory 30 years ago

The start of the Ulster football revival had an inauspicious start on a brute of a day in Newry

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 07:00

Peter McGrath: Down’s title drought almost requires ‘a public inquiry’

Two-time All-Ireland winning manager believes lack of physicality an issue

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 07:20

Seán Moran: Summer’s mosaic slips away one small tile at a time

We will miss the fascination of watching the bigger picture take shape in the championship

Wed Jun 03 2020 - 06:00

Down football mourns death of influential player and coach John Murphy

Newry Shamrocks player won an All-Ireland in 1968 and was also part of coaching set-up in 90s

Thu May 21 2020 - 18:43

Seán Moran: Down v Meath 1991 - getting to the heart of modern football

Players commemorate famous All-Ireland 28 years on but with an eye on their health

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 06:30

Football Championship 2018: Leinster county-by-county guide

Can anyone threaten Dublin? Seán Moran’s guide to the challenge from the east

Sat May 12 2018 - 05:00

Allianz National Football League: Weekend previews

Tough start for Kildare in their return to Division One as they face Dublin at HQ

Sat Jan 27 2018 - 07:00

Keepers of the flame: Ireland’s advantage between the posts

Niall Morgan continues a distinguished International Rules tradition in Adelaide

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 06:30

Football’s managerial merry-go-round almost completed

After a number of appointment, only Sligo and Wexford still have vacancies at the top

Fri Sept 29 2017 - 06:00

Rory Gallagher named as new Fermanagh manager

Former Donegal boss and Fermanagh native to be joined by Ryan McMenamin

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 08:15

Seán Moran: Rochford not first manager to put faith in re-creationism

Necessity has often been the mother of reinvention for All-Ireland-winning teams

Wed Aug 23 2017 - 10:37

Down all the days with Tyrone: Scenes from a still bubbling northern rivalry

Former player and manager James McCartan remembers the days against Tyrone

Thu Jul 13 2017 - 19:00

Weekend Gaelic football previews

The AIB All-Ireland club semi-finals and second weekend of Allianz leagues

Fri Feb 10 2017 - 19:59

Allianz Football League: Division Two team-by-team guide

Meath and Galway best placed to push for promotion

Sat Feb 04 2017 - 11:30

Cork must apologise or face censure for undermining Pádraig Hughes

Statement defending Brian Cuthbert should not have blamed intercounty referee

Wed Aug 05 2015 - 08:52

Late onslaught sees Fermanagh past Roscommon

Roscommon let victory slip at the death as Fermanagh hit six points in the final five minutes

Sun Jul 12 2015 - 20:26

Surprise table-toppers Fermanagh ready for Armagh battle

Peter McGrath’s side can thank a fortuitous draw with Armagh for their place in final

Fri Apr 24 2015 - 21:54

Fermanagh promoted after easing past spiritless Wexford in the Allianz League

Peter McGrath’s side look forward to Division Two while their opponents are relegated

Sun Mar 29 2015 - 18:56

Kerry set to get back on track against Donegal as Mayo look to end losing streak to Dublin

Allianz Football League previews

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00

Allianz League football previews

Dublin and Kerry’s clash in Killarney the highlight of the weekend's actions

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 01:00

Benny Coulter calls time on Down inter-county career

Mayobridge player regarded as one of the great forwards in Gaelic football

Mon Nov 24 2014 - 16:43

Mayo supporter likely to be stuck with 12-month ban for pitch invasion

Castlebar man failed to seek hearing when suspension was handed down

Fri Oct 17 2014 - 01:00

How Ulster counties got it right the next time

Donegal are in the tradition of Tyrone and Down who regained All-Irelands after beingforced to reconstruct their challenges

Wed Sept 17 2014 - 01:00

Down-beat times for the Ulster pioneers

One of football’s most influential counties, Down are struggling with the modern age they played a major role in creating

Wed May 14 2014 - 09:00

Dublin’s Jim Gavin wins Philips Manager of the Year award

Football boss rewarded for a year that saw his team capture National League, Leinster and All-Ireland titles

Thu Dec 12 2013 - 01:00

Jim Gavin named Phillips Manager of the Year

Dublin boss beat off competition from Clare’s Davy Fitzgerald

Wed Dec 11 2013 - 17:17

Failure of underage talent to make the senior grade a worry for Down and McCartan as they prepare to face Donegal

County has haemorrhaged some promising talent in the past decade

Sat Jun 22 2013 - 01:00

Donegal hoping to avoid being fifth All-Ireland champions in 20 years to fall at first hurdle in Ulster

Uneasy lies the head that wears the northern crown

Sat May 25 2013 - 08:00