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Murphy wary of Kingdom backlash

Murphy wary of Kingdom backlash
Murphy wary of Kingdom backlash
Cork All Star midfielder Nicholas Murphy has said there is no reason for the Rebels not to think that Kerry will come out of the dressing room at Croke Park all guns blazing for Sunday’s semi-final replay.

Hill 16 to open on Sunday
Due to the demand on tickets for Sunday’s triple header of All-Ireland football semi-finals, the GAA have announced that Hill 16 will now be opened.

Tipp Supporters CLub All-Ireland U16
The Tipperary Supporters Club All Ireland Under 16 hurling championship will be held in the county this weekend. Twelve counties are participating.

O’Connor in the clear
Donncha O’Connor’s four-week suspension has been overturned by the Central Hearings Committee (CHC), which means he will be free to play in this Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final replay against Kerry.


Ó’Sé and O’Connor allowed train
The GAA have confirmed to both Kerry and Cork that Darragh Ó’Sé and Donncha O’Connor will be allowed to train with their sides despite their current suspensions ruling them out of games for four weeks.

O’Donovan Rossa notes
The O’Donovan Rossa minor footballers recorded a narrow three point victory over Castlehaven on a 3-8 to 0-14 scoreline in their minor A football championship first round clash played in Ardfield last Friday evening.

One change for Rebels
Conor Counihan has made one change to his Cork side that drew with Kerry last weekend for this Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final replay against Kerry.

Cusack: We need to regain our hunger
Cork’s Donal Óg Cusack has warned his team-mates that they must rediscover their hunger if they are to come back strong for next season.

O’Connor appeal tonight
Donncha O’Connor will appear before the Central Hearings Committee tonight (Wednesday) to appeal the four-week suspension he received after Cork’s draw with Kerry last Sunday at Croke Park.

Cork delay replay selections
Cork boss Conor Couinhan will not name his side for Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final replay with Kerry until later on this week.

Dolan accuses O’Mahony of over-reacting
Cork County Board chairman Mick Dolan has accused Kerry’s Aidan O’Mahony of over-reacting to the light slap he received from Donnacha O’Connor in Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final.

Croke Park triple header betting with Ladbrokes
After last weekend’s thrilling finale to the Kerry v Cork game GAA fans nationwide are looking forward to another exciting renewal this weekend at Croke Park.

O’Connor to appeal ban
Cork’s Donnacha O’Connor is set to appeal his four-week suspension handed down to him by the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) on Monday.

Replay could prove a blessing in disguise for Ó Sé
Cork’s late comeback on Sunday could well prove beneficial to veteran midfielder Darragh Ó Sé if Kerry defeat the Rebels this Sunday and make their fourth consecutive All-Ireland final.

Headache for travelling Cork/Kerry supporters
It has emerged that Cork and Kerry fans planning to travel by train to their teams’ All-Ireland SFC semi-final replay will be disrupted by planned line-works this weekend.

GAA semi-finals stat fact
Football supporters are in for a major treat next Sunday with three All-Ireland football semi-finals fixed for Croke Park.

Kerry remain favourites to lift Sam
After Sunday’s dramatic finish at Croke Park Ladbrokes are convinced that The Kingdom will advance to the final after next weekend’s replay while Cork can be backed at 9-2 to bring Sam back to Leeside.

Canty: It was all or nothing
Cork’s Graham Canty is pleased to be in with a second chance to defeat Kerry in Croke Park for the first time in his county’s history after Sunday’s thrilling semi-final draw with the Champions.

Replay to be part of triple header
The GAA have confirmed that following a meeting of the CCCC this morning the Cork v Kerry replay in the semi-final of the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior championship will be played in Croke Park on Sunday next.

Hayes keeps focussed
Cork goal hero John Hayes kept a cool head on Sunday to rescue the Rebels from defeat with a 72nd minute penalty against Kerry at Croke Park.

Counihan admits Kerry were the better side
After watching his side stage a remarkable comeback to snatch a draw off Kerry at Croke Park on Sunday, Cork boss Conor Counihan admitted that the Kingdom had played to better football on the day.

All-Ireland SFC: Injury-time goals give Cork a replay
Two injury-time goals saw Cork come back from the dead to stage a late smash and grab at Croke Park against Kerry and bring this All-Ireland SFC semi-final to a replay.

Camogie round up
Cork and Galway will lock horns in the Gala All-Ireland senior camogie championship final on September 14 after coming through their semi-finals with varying degrees of difficulty at Kilkenny’s Nowlan Park.

’Winning is all in the head’ - Counihan
Ahead of his county’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final clash with Kerry, Cork football supremo Conor Counihan believes that mental preparation is becoming increasingly important in making the difference.

Nelligan rubbishes talk of dilution in rivalry
Former Kerry star Charlie Nelligan has rubbished the notion that the meetings of Kerry and Cork in football circles no longer heaves with passion and emotion.

Ladies roundup
In-form champions Cork and beaten Ulster finalists Tyrone will meet in an eagerly-anticipated TG4 All-Ireland Ladies senior football semi-final in Tullamore on September 6.

Masters says Kerry in top gear once out of Munster
Cork attacking ace James Masters believes that Kerry find their best form once they make it through to Croke Park and that the Rebel County need to step it up if they are to beat the Kingdom in this weekend’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final.

Cork chief and Spillane unite in imploring fans to turn up
Cork GAA Chairman Mick Dolan and Kerry football legend Pat Spillane have both urged fans of their respective counties to turn up in big numbers for this Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final clash in Croke Park.

Kavanagh says Cork could do without Walsh challenge
Cork full-back Derek Kavanagh says facing a physically powerful Kerry team any year is always difficult but the inclusion of newcomer Tommy Walsh in their ranks this year will make the Rebel County’s task in this weekend’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final all the more difficult.

Kenny boost for Cork
Suspended Cork hurler Tom Kenny has been afforded some solace with the news that he will be eligible to play for Cork in the Rebel County’s first game of next year’s championship.

O’Sullivan to train with rugby club
Cork hurler Diarmuid O’Sullivan is to train with a local rugby club next week, it is understood.

Duggan hoping character can pull Rebels through
Cork’s Diarmuid Duggan is hoping that the character the Munster Champions showed in their wins over Limerick and Kerry on the provincial stage can pull them through this Sunday again against Kerry.

Under 30,000 expected for Cork/Kerry semi-final
This Sunday’s meeting of Cork and Kerry is expected to draw an all-time low crowd of under 30,000 for an All-Ireland SFC semi-final at Croke Park.

Cork to wait on recovering duo
The Cork team management will wait until tomorrow (Saturday) to decide whether or not to include Graham Canty and Nicholas Murphy in their squad for Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final with Kerry.

First intermediate 7-a-side to be held in Ratoath
Ratoath in Meath are set to host the first official intermediate football 7’s competition, which will take its place alongside the Kilmacud Crokes senior and St. Jude’s junior competitions.

Counihan relishing Kerry clash
Cork manager Conor Counihan is relishing the chance to get one over on Kerry in Croke Park for the first time.

Ó hAilpín a serious doubt for Series
Sean Boylan has been dealt a blow ahead of his preparations for this year’s International Rules Series with the news that Setanta Ó hAilpín is suffering from a back injury which is likely to rule him out of the Series.

Bowen lauds Waterford resilience
Cork selector Martin Bowen has lauded Davy Fitzgerald’s Waterford side for the resilience they have shown to reach this year’s All-Ireland SHC final.

Canty looking for a performance
Cork’s Graham Canty is hoping that his side can do themselves justice in this Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final after last year’s ten-point final drubbing at the hands of Kerry.

O’Donovan Rossa GAA Notes
O’Donovan Rossa junior B hurlers were narrowly defeated by five points on a scoreline of 1-17 to 2-9 by Randal Ogs in the first round of the championship played last Monday night in Sam Maguire Park, Dunmanway.

Kenny gets four weeks
Cork hurler Tom Kenny has been hit with a four-week ban following the GAA’s investigation into his altercation with Kilkenny captain James ’Cha’ Fitzpatrick earlier this month.

Lynch hoping to end Croker record against Kingdom
Anthony Lynch believes it’s time his Cork team mates moved on from last year’s All-Ireland final and finally defeat Kerry at Croke Park.

Cork keep the faith as Canty and Murphy miss out
Conor Counihan has opted to stick with the same 15 players that overcame Kildare ahead of this Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final with rivals Kerry.

Hill 16 closed for this weekend
Hill 16 will be closed for this Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final between Cork and Kerry, it has emerged.

Kelly to referee hurling final
Barry Kelly will referee his second All-Ireland SHC final in three years after he was named the man in the middle for the meeting of Kilkenny and Waterford.
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