Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Tiernan Mathers and his New York colleagues are preparing for a third championship match this year

Mathers relishing another bite of championship apple

New York's Tiernan Mathers on the "massive opportunity" to play another championship game, with Carlow the opposition in the Tailteann Cup on Saturday.

Football • 07 Jun 23

New York defender Eoghan Kerin tries to get a challenge in on Sligo forward Niall Murphy

Sligo ease to victory to crush New York dream

A brace of goals from full-forward Patrick O'Connor ensured that superior Sligo avoided a shock at the hands of New York in this one-sided Connacht championship semi-final at Markievicz Park.

Football • 22 Apr 23

Armagh's Jarly Óg Burns poses for a photograph with Cavan supporter Pat McCoy

Saturday's Football Championship results and reports

All ot foday's action from the Connacht, Munster and Ulster Football Championship.

Football • 22 Apr 23

The New York players walk in the parade ahead of their historic 1999 Connacht clash with Mayo in Castlebar

Exiles on Main Street: Remembering New York's debut

As New York look to build on their historic first ever championship win when they take on Sligo today for a place in the Connacht final, Declan Whooley looks back at their first foray into the provincials back in 1999.

Football • 22 Apr 23

Jamie Boyle: 'Let's continue to show that we can compete with these teams and we can win'

Sligo in sight for Boyle and rejuvenated New York

Jamie Boyle says his team must continue winning ways to change the perception around New York as a competitive force in the football championship.

Football • 14 Apr 23

Mikey Brosnan buries the winning penalty for New York

Brosnan brothers' fairytale: From Kingdom to New York

The Brosnan brothers, Mikey and Shane, enjoyed a special night in the Bronx on Saturday as they helped New York to a famous Connacht SFC victory to the delight of Kerry-born dad Mike.

Football • 10 Apr 23

New York manager Johnny McGeeney during the Leitrim game

McGeeney: Visa issues won't hurt New York's Irish trip

New York manager Johnny McGeeney has said that immigration concerns will not impact their panel for their upcoming trip to Ireland for the Connacht semi-final with Sligo on 22 April.

Football • 10 Apr 23

New York's Gavin O'Brien tries to break clear of Leitrim's Shane Quinn

Connacht SFC recap: New York win penalty shootout

New York create history by defeating Leitrim 2-0 in a penalty shootout at Gaelic Park after the sides finished level 0-15 apiece after extra-time.

Football • 09 Apr 23

Jack Reilly of New York leaps with joy after New York's shootout success

New York make history with shootout win over Leitrim

New York won their first ever match in the Connacht SFC at the 23rd attempt when they were victorious in a dramatic penalty shootout at Gaelic Park in the Bronx in the most amazing circumstances.

Football • 14 Apr 23

Leitrim survived extra-time five years ago in Gaelic Park

Moran's Leitrim braced for 'right tough game' in Bronx

Leitrim manager Andy Moran says his players are braced for a battle as they face New York in their Connacht opener in Gaelic Park on Saturday evening.

Football • 07 Apr 23

New York GAA are hoping that they can become a more permanent fixture on the Irish hurling calendar

New York boss hoping for Lory Meagher Cup invitation

With New York set to compete in January's Connacht Hurling League, manager Richie Hartnett explains why he hopes it will be a pre-cursor to bigger and better things.

GAA • 24 Nov 22

Leitrim needed extra-time to get past New York in 2018

Leitrim seek funding for New York and London trips

Leitrim GAA officials have asked the Connacht Council and the GAA for funding to meet the costs of championship and league trips to New York and England next year.

Football • 30 Aug 22

Kilkenny captain Mick Malone lifts the All-Ireland Junior title

Kilkenny crowned All-Ireland JFC champions

Kilkenny were deservedly crowned All-Ireland Junior Football champions following a 3-12 to 1-09 win over New York at Croke Park.

Football • 10 Jul 22

Kelly Keating (L) with her sister Sara Roche

'No reason' Kilkenny can't play junior championship

New York footballer and Kilkenny native Kelly Keating believes both counties have the potential to make an impact on the All-Ireland Junior Championship.

GAA • 25 Jun 22

New York's Adrian Varley competes with Offaly's Declan Hogan in Tullamore

Offaly end New York journey

A fast moving and purposeful Offaly side had things all their own way as they coasted to an easy win over visitors New York in the Tailteann Cup quarter-final in Tullamore on Saturday afternoon.

Football • 04 Jun 22

Players watch as a New York attempt comes back off the crossbar

'This could be the start of something in New York'

New York captain Jamie Boyle said he was confident his side's stirring performance in their narrow loss to Sligo in Gaelic Park on Sunday represented "the start of something" for GAA in the city.

GAA • 18 Apr 22

Sligo are in New York on Sunday as they look to set up a meeting with Roscommon

New York v Sligo to be streamed live worldwide

The opening football game of the Connacht Football Championship between New York and Sligo will be streamed live on GAAGO on Sunday evening.

GAA • 13 Apr 22

St Barnabas staged a comeback in extra time

St Barnabas make homegrown history in New York final

St Barnabas have become the first American team made up of homegrown players to win the New York senior football championship.

GAA • 28 Sep 20

'To see them playing at that level was a tremendous accomplishment'

US-born players make a mark on New York's county final

Last Sunday, the New York senior football final ended in a draw between Sligo and a St Barnabas side that fielded a team of born and bred New Yorkers.

GAA • 24 Sep 20

'Sláinte has raised approximately half a million dollars to assist our own,' says Joan Henchy

New York GAA on path to new normal amid Covid-19

Last December Joan Henchy made history by becoming the first female chairperson of New York GAA, writes Damian Lawlor.

GAA • 03 Jul 20

Supporters watch the action at Gaelic Park in New York

New York rallying around 'resilient' Irish community

New York County Board chairperson Joan Henchy has said their primary focus is now on rallying around the "resilient" Irish community after the start of the All-Ireland SFC was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

GAA • 19 Mar 20