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Galway's Kelly hopeful amid All-Ireland fitness battle

Galway captain Seán Kelly hopes to be fit for Sunday's All-Ireland final against Armagh, after missing the semi-final victory over Donegal with injury.

Football • 23 Jul 24

Seán Kelly captained Galway to their first three-in-a-row in Connacht since 1982-84

Kelly's eye in for more success after Connacht title

Job done, what's next? For Galway captain Seán Kelly, their Connacht final win over Mayo was a day to savour, but it's already been compartmentalised and stored away with two more major targets to be ticked off in the coming weeks.

Football • 17 May 24

Ryan O'Donoghue shone in the first half of last year's quarter-final but Mayo wound up beaten by 12 points

O'Donoghue: Mayo are 'not that far away'

The conclusive manner of Mayo's exit to Dublin last year suggested that their All-Ireland SFC prospects had receded, though forward Ryan O'Donoghue insists they're still not far away from the promised land.

Football • 05 Jan 24

Aidan McCarthy will miss Saturday's quarter-final through injury

GAA teams: McCarthy ruled out, Comer and Kelly to start

Aidan McCarthy has been ruled out of Clare SHC quarter-final clash with Dublin

Football • 23 Jun 23

Seán Kelly: 'The time for real action is now'

Seán Kelly calls for life bans to stamp out abuse

Former GAA President Seán Kelly has called for life bans and a greater responsibility put on clubs to deal with "intolerable" physical and verbal abuse aimed at match officials.

GAA • 06 Mar 23

Seán Kelly is pursued by John Francis Carr

Kelly and Maigh Cuilinn celebrating momentous weekend

Maigh Cuilinn claimed a first Connacht SFC title in their history on Sunday to dull the pain Galway captain Seán Kelly experienced when the Tribesmen came up short against Kerry in this year's All-Ireland final.

Football • 07 Dec 22

Galway captain Seán Kelly is hoping to bring Sam Maguire back to the west

Kelly's eye on a perfect season finale

Seán Kelly insists that Galway are full of fight as they prepare for Sunday's All-Ireland final against Kerry at Croke Park.

Football • 22 Jul 22

Sean Kelly leaves the field after being sent off against Armagh

Galway captain Kelly free to play against Derry

Galway football captain Sean Kelly is free to play in the All-Ireland semi-final against Derry.

Football • 01 Jul 22

Referee David Coldrick sent off Aidan Nugent (left) and Seán Kelly (right) before the start of extra-time

Cadogan: Galway captain Kelly was 'sacrificial lamb'

Eoin Cadogan expects Seán Kelly to be cleared to play in Galway's All-Ireland semi-final against Derry next month and said the Tribesmen captain was a "sacrificial lamb" against Armagh.

Football • 28 Jun 22

Monaghan players trained in breach of guidelines

Minister Chambers labels rules breach 'unacceptable'

Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers believes that the latest inter-county training rules breaches, by Monaghan footballers, will cause anger amongst those who have made great sacrifices throughout the Covid crisis.

GAA • 08 Apr 21

Dublin could lose home advantage for some games

Chambers: Dublin training breach 'clearly unacceptable'

The photographs showing members of the Dublin senior football panel training in the presence of a coach is a "clear undermining of the public health message", according to Minister of State for Sport, Jack Chambers.

GAA • 01 Apr 21

Dublin have dominated in Leinster and in the All-Ireland for a decade now

"Help other counties before it's too late," says Kelly

Former GAA President Seán Kelly has called on the organisation to "help other counties before it's too late," as Dublin's domination of football shows no sign of stopping.

GAA • 06 Dec 20

Kelly: Bennett's green jersey crucial for Irish cycling

Sean Kelly says that it's "great for cycling in Ireland" to see Sam Bennett claim the green jersey at the conclusion of this year's Tour de France, and deliver on the potential that he always had.

Cycling • 21 Sep 20

Today's 167.5km trip could be perfect for Bennett

Sean Kelly: Sam could win another stage today

Sean Kelly believes that the confidence Sam Bennett will have gained from his first stage win at the Tour de France on Tuesday means he will be capable of repeating the feat on today's 11th stage.

Cycling • 09 Sep 20

Challenging Times: The amendment to Rule 42 in 2005

The latest edition in our quiz series focuses on the GAA's decision that allowed for the playing of soccer and rugby on the hallowed Croke Park sod.

GAA • 28 Mar 20

The former president has some sympathy with the GPA stance

Kelly: GPA can play an 'important role' within the CCCC

Former GAA president Seán Kelly feels the GPA should have a say in the decision making of the Central Competitions Controls Committee (CCCC).

GAA • 26 Feb 19

The likes of Semple Stadium can now be used for non-GAA events and functions

Ban lifted on use of county grounds for non-GAA events

The GAA Congress in Wexford has passed a motion which will see the lifting of the ban on allowing county grounds to be used for non-GAA sports and functions.

GAA • 23 Feb 19

Kerry secured yet provincial crown at a canter

Former GAA president calls for tiered Championship

Former GAA president Sean Kelly believes the provincial final results this year show a need for a tiered Championship in order to maintain crowds and participation in the sport.

GAA • 25 Jun 18

Destination Croke Park for the Cavanagh brothers

'I nearly ended up in tears. I had to catch myself on!'

Eight clubs are getting ready for the biggest days in their history with the All-Ireland junior and intermediate club finals at Croke Park this weekend.

GAA • 03 Feb 18

The An Post Chain Reaction Sean Kelly team at their launch in Spain last January

An Post Chain Reaction fail to secure sponsor for 2018

The An Post Chain Reaction Seán Kelly team will not compete in 2018 after failing to secure a sponsor.

Cycling • 30 Oct 17

Ryan O'Dwyer of Leinster with Shane Kavanagh and David Collins of Connacht during last year's Inter-pros clash

Leinster announce management teams for Inter-Pros

Meath's Sean Kelly and Pat Critchley of Laois will lead the Leinster footballers and hurlers respectively in the upcoming Inter-Provincial series.

GAA • 02 Nov 15

Mullen and Wilson make An Post team

Irish riders Ryan Mullen and Jack Wilson have been selected as part of a six-man An Post Chain Reaction Sean Kelly team for the Tour of Britain from Sunday 7 September in Liverpool, England.

Cycling • 04 Sep 14

The An Post Sean Kelly cycling team will take part in the An Post Ras in May

An Post Sean Kelly team reveal line-up

A 16-man line-up for the 2014 An Post Sean Kelly Cycling team has been announced, including six new signings.

Cycling • 04 Mar 14

Seán Kelly among MEPs seeking reform of FIFA

Former GAA President Seán Kelly is one of a number of MEPs calling for the reform of FIFA, including the introduction of term limits for the FIFA President.

Soccer • 03 Jan 13

An Post name their team for Rás

An Post Sean Kelly team manager Kurt Bogaert has named four Irish cyclists in his team for the 60th edition of the the An Post Rás, which starts in Dunboyne on 20 May.

Cycling • 10 May 12

Sean Kelly