Hogan Stand

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Shane Maloney scores Galway’s winning point against Tipperary in the All-Ireland semi-final at Croke Park. Photograph: James Crosbie/Inpho
John Allen: Build-up can divert attention from main event

What an exciting time to be a hurler or a hurling supporter in Galway or Kilkenny, even more exciting if you’re a Galway senior hurler heading to Dubl(...)

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness: “This is about football and it is about a big, big game for us.” Photograph: Russell Pritchard/Inpho/Presseye
Jim McGuinness concerned about effect of the black card

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has raised concerns about the likely consequences of the black card in this year’s All-Ireland football championship. L(...)

The players are, at this time, in the team room. Many are semi-togged. Some are on the masseur’s table having a final rub down. Photo: James Crombie
‘The journey up the steps of the Hogan Stand is the nirvana of the fortunate few’

For those lucky enough to be involved at this level, All-Ireland hurling final Sunday is a special day, ending a unique journey that began years befor(...)