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O'Riordan makes history as new Sydney Swans AFLW coach

Former Tipperary footballer Colin O'Riordan has been appointed as the new AFLW Senior Coach of the Sydney Swans, in the process making history as the first Irish coach of an AFL or AFLW franchise.

Football • 3 hrs

23 June 2024; Kobe McDonald of Mayo during the Electric Ireland GAA Football All-Ireland Minor Championship semi-final match between Armagh and Mayo at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in Longford. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

McDonald joins AFL's St Kilda, Murphy for Brisbane

Emerging Mayo GAA star Kobe McDonald has signed with AFL club St Kilda as a Category B rookie while Kerry's Ben Murphy has joined the Brisbane Lions.

Football • 03 Nov

Blow for Kerry as U-20 star Murphy set for AFL move

Kerry Under-20 player Ben Murphy looks set to become the latest Gaelic footballer to move to the AFL, with the Brisbane Lions the destination for the Austin Stacks clubman.

Football • 15 Oct

Oisín Mullin of the Geelong Cats kicks a goal during the AFL Gand Final against Brisbane Lions

Defeat for Irish pair as Lions retain AFL title

There was disappointment for Irish pair Oisín Mullin and Mark O'Connor as the Geelong Cats suffered a 47-point defeat to holders Brisbane Lions in Saturday's AFL Grand Final.

AFL • 27 Sep

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Dayne Zorko of the Lions is congratulated by team mates after kicking a goal during the AFL Preliminary Final match between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 20, 2025 in Me

Lions to provide Grand final opposition for Irish duo

Conor McKenna's Brisbane Lions will provide the opposition for Oisín Mullin and Mark O'Connor as Geelong Cats aim to win the AFL Premiership for the first time since 2022.

Football • 20 Sep

Oisín Mullin (R) is off to the AFL Grand Final

AFL: Mullin and O'Connor book Grand Final date

Mayo's Oisín Mullin is in line to win his first AFL Premiership while Mark O'Connor is hoping to double up after the Geelong Cats secured a Grand Final spot at the expense of Hawthorn.

AFL • 19 Sep

Irish influence runs deep in history of Aussie Rules

Collingwood clash with the Brisbane Lions for a place in the AFL Grand Final today. It promises to be an intriguing battle between two teams with strong Irish heritage.

AFL • 20 Sep

Eamonn Armstrong will head Down Under after completing his Leaving Cert

Meath U20s footballer Armstrong signs for St Kilda

Highly rated Meath Under-20s Gaelic footballer Eamonn Armstrong has signed with Aussie Rules club St Kilda for the 2025 season.

Football • 22 Nov 24

Cillian Burke in action for Kerry in Croke Park

Hot prospect Burke swaps Kerry for AFL outfit Geelong

Kerry will be without rising star Cillian Burke next year after the 21-year-old agreed a 'Category B Rookie' contract with AFL side Geelong Cats.

Football • 31 Oct 24

Zach Tuohy is eyeing up a return to Gaelic football after his AFL career ended

Tuohy still harbours ambitions of Laois return

Retiring AFL star Zach Tuohy has said he still harbours ambitions of representing Laois while confirming his intention to return to the club scene with Portlaoise in 2025.

Football • 26 Oct 24

McKenna emulates Kennelly as Lions maul Swans in final

Tyrone's Conor McKenna has joined Tadhg Kennelly in the exclusive club of All-Ireland and AFL champions after his Brisbane Lions thumped Sydney Swans 120-60 in today's Grand Final.

AFL • 28 Sep 24

Conor McKenna has another Grand Final to look forward to with Brisbane

McKenna books Grand Final date, Tuohy's AFL career ends

Tyrone's Conor McKenna will have another chance of securing a Premiership medal following a thrilling 95-85 preliminary final win over Geelong as Zach Tuohy's AFL career came to a disappointing end.

AFL • 21 Sep 24

Zach Tuohy has more AFL appearances than any other Irish player

AFL star Tuohy to retire at the end of the season

Zach Tuohy is set to retire from the AFL at the end of the current season, the Laois native has announced.

Football • 21 Aug 24

Monaghan's Gallagher signs for Adelaide

Monaghan's Karl Gallagher has joined AFL club Adelaide on a two-year Category B rookie deal.

Football • 08 Jan 24

Niamh Kelly has been honoured for a fine season

Niamh Kelly named in AFLW All Australian Team of Year

Former Mayo Gaelic footballer Niamh Kelly has been named in the AFLW All Australian Team of the Year after a brilliant campaign with Adelaide Crows.

other sport • 27 Nov 23

Conor McKenna pictured ahead of the Grand Final between Brisbane and Collingwood

Bohemian Rhapsody: Mellow McKenna chasing AFL glory

Conor McKenna stepped out of AFL retirement and is one game away from the greatest prize. Marty Clarke and Mickey Donnelly speak to Niall McCoy to examine the special sporting talent from Tyrone.

Football • 29 Sep 23

McKenna on brink of history as Lions reach Grand Final

Conor McKenna could become just the second player to win both All-Ireland SFC and AFL Premiership titles after the Brisbane Lions beat Carlton in today's preliminary final.

other sport • 23 Sep 23

An Australian snake handler looking exactly as you'd expect an Australian snake handler to look

Venomous snake stops play in AFLW clash

A snake delayed the start of a match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Richmond Tigers in the Australian Football League Women's (AFLW) competition on Saturday.

GAA • 16 Sep 23

Zach Tuohy acknowledges the fans after the round 17 AFL match between Geelong Cats and North Melbourne Kangaroos

Gratitude the watchword for Tuohy after breaking record

It was a landmark occasion for Zach Tuohy as the Laois native broke the all-time appearance record for an Irish player in the VFL/AFL by helping Geelong Cats beat North Melbourne.

other sport • 09 Jul 23

Zach Tuohy of the Geelong Cats after Cats' victory in the 2022 Grand final

'Surreal' moment for Tuohy - Irish AFL record-breaker

Zach Tuohy is set to break the all-time record appearance for an Irish player in the VFL/AFL when he lines out for Geelong against North Melbourne on Sunday.

other sport • 07 Jul 23

Zach Tuohy has matched the record of Jim Stynes

Tuohy draws level with Stynes in AFL appearances

Zach Tuohy's wonderful AFL career has reached another milestone as he drew level with the legendary Jim Stynes on 264 appearances.

Football • 01 Jul 23

Conor McKenna training with his new team Brisbane

McKenna set for Brisbane debut as new AFL season begins

Conor McKenna will make his Brisbane Lions debut against Port Adelaide Power this weekend as the new 2023 AFL season begins on Thursday.

Football • 16 Mar 23

Conor McKenna had a previous AFL spell with Essendon

Brisbane confirm Conor McKenna signing

Tyrone ace Conor McKenna is expected to sign for the Brisbane Lions after discussions with a number of clubs about a return to the AFL.

Football • 19 Nov 22

Zach Tuohy signs Geelong contract extension

AFL Premiership winner Zach Tuohy will spend a 13th season in Australia after penning a one-year contract extension with the Geelong Cats.

other sport • 24 Oct 22

Tadhg Kennelly will join the GWS Giants this week

Kennelly appointed GWS Giants academy head coach

Kerry's Tadhg Kennelly has been appointed as the new academy head coach of AFL club GWS Giants.

other sport • 06 Oct 22