Today a young 16 year old boy's dream was realised when he made his debut for his boyhood heroes Leeds Utd. Talent, hard work, dedication & determination got Ryan Edmondson to where he is now. We are so proud of him.. Well done cousin
#Lufc
#mot
To say I'm angry & annoyed in an understatement. The only man to captain Longford to a Leinster SFC title & no minute's silence for him in Enniskillen. An absolute disgrace. Some way to remember your former player Longford GAA. Vincent Daly will never be forgotten in Granard.
Do you know what's worse than this defeat is Irish people laughing at it. I couldn't give a damn what team or sportsperson puts on the Irish top, they are representing our country and I'll always support them โ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ช
#IREvNZL
#IrishRugby
@RobL987
@GaryLineker
@StanCollymore
Gary was quick to call out those disgusting remarks but failed to even apologise for something offensive he said.. Likes to be righteous but only when it suits him....
Poor Kirsty MacColl would be turning in her grave with that version of Fairytale of New York. A classic that should be left to Shane & Kirsty. PC version too ๐
#LateLateShow
What a wonderful sporting gesture from
@DubGAAOfficial
this afternoon in the Leinster Minor Shield Final, performing a guard of honour for the winners
@OfficialLDGAA
. That's what makes our games so special
#gaa
A total embarrassment to this country. PJ Gallagher is more of a man than this scumbag will ever be. If his brain worked as well as his mouth he'd be a genius.
Have to thank
@AontroimGAA
for their hospitality and welcome today. Won't mention the match ๐ Corrigan Park is a lovely little ground & the people are so friendly.
#GAA
#CorriganOrNowhere
Laochra Gael knows how to stir emotions. Kieran Fitzgerald is honest and so modest for all that he has achieved as a player. He deserved his success with Corofin after personal tragedy. A pure gent. What a superb series
@TG4TV
@SportTG4
@Laochra_Gael
As a proud Granard woman there is nothing better than seeing your clubman score the winning point against the Dubs. Well done Gally and the Longford lads ๐๐
3 championship games postponed in Longford this wknd. This virus is real people & can spread so easily. Have your parties when it's safe to have them. Wash your hands, wear masks, limit your contacts & use common sense. It's not that bloody hard. We all need to make sacrifices..
Thoroughly enjoyed Laochra Gael tonight. Wonderful insight into the life of Liam Sheehy. A proud but modest man. Got a little emotional watching it. His brother John is some character ๐ Well done
@SportTG4
. One of the best TV shows ever produced.
#LaochraGael
Boccia Ireland are pleased to announce Deniese O'Flaherty as our new Head of Communications.
Deniese is a freelance sports journalist/broadcaster/commentator. She has worked for several local and national media outlets. She has a passion for minority sports and fell in love with
@LGH1910
@rtenews
@MaryLouMcDonald
Died!! He was brutally murdered by the IRA. Conor Murphy said he was involved with criminal gangs which was a lie. SF know who killed him. His family deserve to know the truth.
We were so lucky to have had the opportunity to watch Anne Dalton play. What a player! Her desire & passion were something else. A terrific role model. What makes her special is that she is a wonderful person. Thank you
@SportTG4
#LaochraGael
#TG4
#Kilkenny
I've savoured some great sporting moments and atmospheres but that has to be up there with the very best. I'm a tad emotional. Ange has brought the passion back to our great club. Hail! Hail! ๐๐
#CelticFC
#CELRAN
In what has been a tough year for the club we ended it on a high. Three cups won (by the senior) & 1 by the U16s this year is a fantastic achievement. So proud of every player. We have our guardian angel looking over us. Thank you Ryan, Ger, Colm & Peter too. Hon Granard ๐
#LateLateToyShow
and
#theden
are so Irish and I love it. Had to text Mickey Graham to tell him how jealous I was that he got to talk to
@DustinOfficial
. This time 2 years ago he was being interviewed by me and now he's on The Den. He has made it..
There's something in my eye ๐ข What a win for Limerick. Those scenes sum up exactly what it means to the people of Limerick. We knew Kilkenny would battle to the end but this is an outstanding Limerick side and they deserved their win
#Hurling
My heart is breaking for Barry McGuigan. A world champion boxer who fought some terrific battles but had to watch his daughter lose her fight with cancer. God help him and his family.
#LateLate
We knew it was going to be tough against the best team in Ireland. That was some effort the lads put in playing with 14 men for the majority of the game. I'm so proud of every player that put that Longford jersey on. We are a small county but big in heart
#honlongford
#GAA
The FAI have cleared the Longford Town player of the racist remark allegedly made towards a Kerry FC player. I always believed he was innocent โค๏ธ๐ค
Making false allegations should be punished
#loi
I've had the privilege of covering Longford ladies for a long number of years, there has been highs and lows but today has to be one of the best days. What a performance from the ladies today. A deserved win over Westmeath in the Intermediate championship. Hon Longford ๐๐
What a game of football. Colmcille showed grit & determination in defeating the reigning Longford & Leinster Champions Mullinalaghta. Mullinalaghta you were terrific champions. Colmcille, take a bow! First team to defeat Mulllinalaghta in the championship since 2015
I've had the privilege of covering some wonderful wins for Longford teams but today was something special. What Mullinalaghta have achieved is unbelievable. That win will give every small club belief that anything is...
So sad to hear of Mick Ghee's passing. Nearly always the first person I'd meet at the ground & a lot of the time he was the last person I spoke to as I left. Always had time for a chat. A true gent who will be missed by so many. Condolences to the family. Rest in peace Mick โค๐ค
So proud of our boys in blue & gold. Once again they showed great heart & character in what was a deserved win. Delighted for Padraic Davis, Paul Barden,Donal Ledwith & Gavin Tonra who won the competition in 2000 as players and now part of our management team. Hon Longford ๐๐
It was just like old times at City Calling Stadium tonight. As Pat Flanagan would say the buzz is back. I'm just about able to breathe now. Really enjoyed it. C'mon De Town โค๐ค
207. Shane Brennan
MIDFIELDER - Age - ROI
LOI Prem Debut:
08/05/01 (Kilkenny City vs LONGFORD TOWN, D 1-1)
LOI Prem Clubs:
Longford Town (01)
LOI Prem Apps: 1
LOI Prem Goals: 0
(RIP)
Wayne Barnes being Wayne Barnes. He'll never change. No wonder most Irish fans groaned when we saw he was the ref tonight. Talk about anti-Irish and he doesn't hide it
#IRLNZ
#Ireland
So proud of my friends Padraic & Dylan who were on Prime Time tonight talking about the struggles of living with disabilities. It's about time people like them were listened to
#rtept
A huge well done to Ballymore Ladies who reached the Leinster Junior Final with a comprehensive win over Dublin side Ballinteer St. John's. A terrific team display and one of the best games I've seen in a long time..
Shocked, numb and so sad at this lovely young lad's passing. It was a pleasure watching you play through the years and you wore the jersey with pride. Watch over your heartbroken family & friends. Sleep well Niall ๐๐๐
NIall O'Hara R.I.P.
St Mary's offer sincere sympathies to the O'Hara family, parents John and Johanna, bothers Oisin / Liam and extended family on the passing of Niall, we share your great loss, our thoughts and prayers will be offered for your family.
Only good thing about this evening was the fantastic treatment I got from the
@CavanCoBoardGaa
.
@barneycully
was the best host. Looked after me very well. And can't forget Stephen too.
So proud of the Longford lads today. They showed terrific heart and character. A few times they looked beaten but they fought back.
Have to say the performance of referee Niall Cullen left a lot to desired.
Just finished work and it was great writing about that marvellous win. For me today's game was the most important one of the weekend. What a win! Heroes all over the field. So proud of them all. Hon Longford ๐๐
#gaa
#championshipsunday
Amongst all the doom and gloom of the last few weeks I became an (official) aunt for the first time, got lovely messages from my first godson Gerard and then was asked to be my nephew's godmother. I'm so happy. Family means everything โค
This absolute legend is 85 today. She is one of the funniest, craziest, most loving & caring people I know. To her, age is just a number. Happy birthday Nan xx
In 1968 Longford won their 1st Leinster SFC title. A proud Granard man was capt, Vincent Daly. I was lucky to interview Vincent on the 40th anniv. A great man & a gifted player. Sad to hear of his passing. Condolences to Carmel, his family & many friends. RIP Vincent ๐ตโช๐ต๐ก๐
Now is the time to name & shame any1 that breaks the restrictions. Another 3 weeks of lockdown. Ppl with serious illness & can't receive treatment. We can't see family. Ive friends working in healthcare putting their lives on the line. I don't care who I vex but I will report..
Calling all Minor Clubs in Co. Longford please encourage as many of your underage players as possible to come in and support the Longford senior team against Tyrone on Sat wk 22nd June. The minors are out beforehand too. Our players deserve support ๐๐
@MaireTNC
@offtheball
Media informed at 11.56 that venue was changed and throw-in was brought forward. Not allowed in pressbox and had to cover the game from the stand. As you know radio stations need ISDN lines. Told after the game we couldn't get post match. They want coverage but do this..
Olympic Champion Kellie Harrington. Absolutely brilliant. What a performance from our girl. My eyes are fairly watering now ๐ฎ๐ช๐
#TeamIreland
#Olympics
Well done
@mickeyq06
.U told it as it is.Our clubs are the heart of our communities.I hate what is happening to Killoe.They just want fair play. We are a small county punching above our weight & need our best players available. Hopefully this is sorted soon
#justiceforkilloe
"It just seems absurd and ridiculous that the punishment doesn't fit the crime."
@mickeyq06
spoke to
@gergilroy
&
@willocallaghan
about the punishment handed out to his club Emmet รg Killoe.
There's a reason why 'Lovely Leitrim' was written. Great little county and top class hospitality. Another busy weekend of commentary over. Final destination was
@MohillGAA
today and I couldn't have been treated any better
@LeitrimLGFA
@LeitrimGAA
Saddened to hear about the death of former Monaghan Utd, Dundalk & Rep of Ireland underage manager Sean McCaffrey. He was an absolute gent to deal with. May he rest in peace.
From an early age girls are told about the dangers they might incur in life and how to mind themselves. It's all wrong. No woman should feel afraid or worried going about their daily lives.
RIP Ashling Murphy ๐
Hey
@GaryLineker
I think you need a history lesson. There was never a fight over potatoes..It was called the famine or what it really is known as, genocide
I'm in absolute shock. I didn't get a chance to chat to him last week but my dad did. I always found him great to deal with and had good chats on and off the record with him. RIP Liam. Sympathies to your family, friends and the Offaly footballers ๐
#LiamKearns
Hmm Killoe teams suspended last year, the senior championship held up and for what? It was a vendetta against the Killoe club. The truth always come out.
A lot more questions need to be answered.
I'll never forget Donald Keogh
telling my dad about this up and coming manager the club had just appointed back in 1998. So glad we were on that amazing journey back then with Stephen, Christy and the lads. We will be forever grateful for what he done with the club โค๐ค
An incredible journey and story. From Strokestown Road to the Aviva Stadium. Gave Town fans amazing memories, took us into the Premier Division, an FAI Cup Final and into Europe for the first time. Huge congrats to Stephen Kenny, the new Republic of Ireland manager!
#COYBIG
It started with Longford winning the O'Byrne Cup & ended with De Town getting promoted. In between Granard beat Abbey in the championship. But the best thing about 2020 was the birth of my nephew Liam. He gave us hope & is the light of our lives. Happy New Year & please stay safe
The Irish Times strikes again. Dismiss us at your peril. So proud of the lads. We were written off by many but when the going gets tough Longford produces the goods. Hon Longford ๐๐
Just back in Dublin from our trip to the States. The
@AerLingus
crew on the Washington flight (EI118) couldn't do enough for mam. It makes travelling for her so easy. Thank you. A special mention to Brandon (who entertained us) & Barbara โ๏ธ
@d__hughes
Obviously some didnt read the texts from either the girl or the fellas. In my job I've been around soccer & GAA players and have never heard them say such vile things. Maybe the guys I know have respect. One word says a lot "hysterics" doesnt mean wanting or enjoying it
The two lads apologising for the vile song about Michaela McAreavey are only sorry because they were caught. They didn't care about the Harte family or John McAreavey when they sang that bile
#MichaelaMcAreavey
As a Longford Town supporter I don't mind saying this - congratulations Athlone Town. We were all here supporting them. Go 1 up, then go behind 2-1 in extra-time and then win it on penalties. They've been excellent on penos in the competition this year.
#FAICup
#ATHSHE
And so Longford's year has come to an end but what spirit and determination they showed throughout the league and championship. The win in Drogheda, the draw against Kildare to our battling display today against Tyrone, they gave it their all. They're a fabulous bunch of lads and
A standing ovation for such a brave woman. It's absolutely heartbreaking and the annoying thing is it was preventable. People need to be held accountable for this
#latelate
Well I am an auntie (an official one). Absolutely over the moon. So happy for Sean and Kathleen. Yes I have already purchased jerseys and am planning trips to various grounds ๐๐
"Dream big. There are two things - work & believe".. The inspirational words of 11 yr old Michael O'Brien. Thoroughly enjoyed 'When Michael met Davy'. I laughed and a few tears fell too. Anything is possible and Michael is proof of that
#whenmichaelmetdavy
#GAA
One of the best song writers ever. A genuis who made his songs come to life when he sung them. I was lucky to have seen him in concert. There are so many songs I can pick as a fabourite but this one was always in my Top 3. Rest in Peace Shane MacGowan x
4 months ago I got the chance to have my own sports chat show.Little did I think I would chat to people like Ray Houghton,Chris Kamara & John Hartson as well as Rory Connor,Declan King & Paul McNally.Thank you to all my guests & also to the people that have always believed in me
G'way with your new season etc. tweets.. The Greatest Division in the World doesn't start for another week. The First Division is where it's at... Well I keep telling myself that
#GreatestLeagueInTheWorld
#oneweektogo
I'd give anything to be at a boring 0-0 soccer match or a 12 men behind the ball football one. I'd love to have a deadline to meet and 6-800 words to write up. I even miss standing on a mucky/freezing cold sideline.
#thegoodolddays
#CoronaIreland
I can't feel my feet, my fingers have thawed out a little but what a night. Fantastic from De Town & so well deserved. Was nearly calling for valium when Galway pulled a goal back ๐ Hon De Town โค๐ค
#playoff