Monthly Archives: October 2019

The local GAA club is often the centre of a community and plays host to a wide array of characters with some very different traits. From the players to supporters, and the backroom staff, every individual plays an important role in the club.

The nib Newcastle Knights will break new ground next NRL season, with Irish sportswear giant O’Neills coming on board as the Club’s new Official Apparel Partner for 2020 and beyond.

Founded in 1918, O’Neills is a globally renowned manufacturer of team and leisurewear with an extensive history in Gaelic sports.
In recent decades, O’Neills has expanded its operations into other sports including Rugby League, and is currently the official provider to Super League outfits St Helens, Warrington and the Catalan Dragons, as well as linking with Super Rugby’s ACT Brumbies following their launch into the Australia and New Zealand markets in 2015.

Knights CEO Philip Gardner says O’Neills professional approach, manufacturing expertise and customer focus has set the partnership up for success.

“We are delighted to welcome O’Neills to the Newcastle Knights family,” Mr. Gardner said.“From the

What’s better than two GAA matches on a Sunday? Twenty! Sunday was all about the club finals, with twenty being decided around the country. We saw gasping last-minute equalisers, early goals, unlikely comebacks, and resounding wins. One thing is for sure when a player pulls on their club jersey in a county final, they aim to pull out all stops to lift the silverware after the final whistle. Heartbreak, passion, prayers and powering to glory, this weekend had it all.

Play it again

Ballybofey played host to a tense affair between Naomh Conaill and reigning Ulster champions, Gaoth Dobhair. Points from Niall MacAoidh and Gavin MacGiolla Bhride gave the reigning Ulster champions Gaoth Dobhair a two-point lead coming down the home straight, but the Glenties men weren’t giving up that easy. A free from Eoghan McGettigan and an almighty kick from a 45 by Thompson sent the match to a replay next Sunday.  

The cheers of the Irish fans are sure to be heard around the world this week as the Ireland teams, both soccer and rugby, are in action on the world stage. 

Euro 2020 within touching distance

A cloud of green will fall upon the Stade de Geneve tonight as the Republic of Ireland take on Switzerland in the Euro 2020 qualifiers. The action will kick off at 7:45 pm and it’s sure to be a nail-biting 90 minutes.

Ireland are

St Helens head to the Theatre of Dreams this weekend, Old Trafford, for the Betfred Super League Grand Final against Salford Red Devils. They will be chasing their first Grand Final victory since 2014, and their fourteenth in total. It is sure to be a proud day for their loyal fans to see the famous Red Vee jersey grace the hallowed turf on Grand Final day.

Runaway Shield Winners

Saints were crowned League Leaders Shield winners 2019, running away with the competition after finishing the season 16 points ahead of runners up Wigan Warriors.  After winning the previous three matches against their derby rivals Wigan Warriors, the Saints battled it out to make it four, bagging themselves a place in the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford. The St Helens side has rampaged their way through the season to the first Super League Grand Final since 2014 when they championed over Wigan Warriors. After beating Wigan Warriors with a final score

O’Neills GAA jerseys have been spotted in some very unexpected places throughout the years. But it’s not just GAA fans who have been snapped in their O’Neills jersey, the celebrities are getting in on the action too! 

Ed Sheeran and his Multicoloured Jerseys

Although Ed was born in England, he has strong Irish roots. The chart-topping sensation’s grandmother was from Wexford, so it wasn’t surprising when he stepped out in front of 80,000 fans in Croke Park wearing a personalised Wexford jersey. In 2018, he donned Cork’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh in the Cork GAA jersey to the absolute delight of the 40,000 fans who watched on. Moving his tour onto Galway, he thrilled fans again wearing a 

Over 62,000 fans descended on Wembley Stadium on Saturday 24^th August to witness the showdown between the Warrington Wolves and St Helens in the 118^th Coral Challenge Cup Final. Neighbouring rivals ensured for an exciting derby, with St Helens named as strong favourites after championing over the Wolves in all three league matches this year. But were the Wolves just going to lie down in defeat for a fourth time? You bet they didn’t! Both teams battled it out for the silverware in their O’Neills kits. With a blank scoreboard for St Helens at half time, the Warrington Wolves were up by 0-12. They continued to add the pressure to the opposition, with a glimmer of hope emerging for St Helens in the 56^th minute, getting their first score on the board. Man of the match, Daryl Clark scored the finisher bringing the final score to 4-18. The Warrington Wolves lifted the trophy to the echoing cheers around Wembley. A thrilling watch for all supporters.

Do you know the heartbreak of your favourite hurl breaking while you’re at peak performance in an important match? With the ability to knock you off your game, why let something so trivial continue to happen? It can often mean the difference in getting that final point to win the match. However, Cúltec is leading the way in the next generation of hurling sticks. The Offaly based company has brought a new synthetic fibreglass hurl to the market which is much stronger than the traditional ash hurl.

Why Choose a Cúltec Fibreglass Hurling Stick?

Approved by the GAA, the Cúltec hurl is the perfect tool in the hands of any hurler or camogie enthusiast. The synthetic hurley is hallow from the handle to the bás, with a cork in the bás to give a large sweet spot. It encompasses premium touch, strike and balance to be used by all levels of ability