Monaghan topple All-Ireland champions Dublin once again in Clones league opener

Updated Jan 27th 2019, 5:16 PM

Monaghan 2-13
Dublin 1-13

Colm Shalvey reports from St Tiernach’s Park, Clones 

Conor McManus and Stephen O’Hanlon celebrate.

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MONAGHAN TURNED LEAGUE and All-Ireland champions Dublin over for the second Allianz Football League campaign in-a-row in a cracking encounter in Clones.

Niall Scully hit the net early on as Dublin raced into a five-point lead, but after gradually closing the gap before half-time, Monaghan turned things around in a pulsating second half. Goals from Stephen O’Hanlon on his league debut and Shane Carey won it for the hosts in front of more than 10,500.

Dean Rock kicked three points in the opening 12 minutes for Dublin and with Scully hitting the net, the holders raced into a big lead, with Monaghan’s only reply coming from a Micheál Bannigan free. Further frees from Bannigan and Jack McCarron kept Monaghan in touch, but Dublin pulled away again through Paul Flynn, Con O’Callaghan and Brian Fenton.

Fintan Kelly ended Monaghan’s 28-minute wait for their first score from play, while McCarron had a goal chalked off after taking a quick free that caught the Dublin rearguard unawares. McCarron and Dermot Malone added points to halve Monaghan’s deficit by half-time to 1-7 to 0-8.

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Dublin began the second half on the front foot, with Rock and O’Callaghan doubling their lead to four, but McCarron swung over a fine score for Monaghan, who got a major boost on 44 minutes when Stephen O’Hanlon’s first involvement saw him scythe through for a brilliant goal.

Conor McManus also made a quick impact off the bench by pointing a couple of frees from offensive marks and the two subs combined to set up Shane Carey to palm to the net in the 49th minute. Ryan Basquel came on to kick a brace of points for Dublin, who also had scores from Cormac Costello and O’Callaghan as they threatened a late comeback, but the accuracy of McManus guided Monaghan to an opening-day win.

Scorers for Dublin: Con O’Callaghan 0-4 (1f); Dean Rock 0-4 (2f); Niall Scully 1-0; Ryan Basquel 0-2; Brian Fenton 0-1; Paul Flynn 0-1; Cormac Costello 0-1f.

Scorers for Monaghan: Jack McCarron 0-5 (4f); Conor McManus 0-4f; Stephen O’Hanlon 1-0; Shane Carey 1-0; Micheál Bannigan 0-2f; Fintan Kelly 0-1; Dermot Malone 0-1.

Dublin’s Dean Rock with Ryan Wylie of Monaghan.

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Monaghan

1. Rory Beggan (Scotstown)

2. Kieran Duffy (Latton)
3. Conor Boyle (Clontibret)
4. Ryan Wylie (Ballybay)

5. Karl O’Connell (Tyholland)
6. Barry Kerr (Cremartin)
7. Colin Walshe (Doohamlet)

8. Darren Hughes (Scotstown)
9. Fintan Kelly (Clones)

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10. Ryan McAnespie (Emyvale)
14. Jack McCarron (Currin)
12. Shane Carey (Scotstown)

13. David Garland (Donaghmoyne)
11. Dermot Malone (Castleblayney)
15. Micheál Bannigan (Aughnamullen).

Subs

25. Stephen O’Hanlon (Carrickmacross) for Garland (43)
24. Conor McManus (Clontibret) for Bannigan (43).
23. Dessie Ward (Ballybay) for O’Connell (60)
25. Conor McCarthy (Scotstown) for Malone (68).
21. Neil McAdam (Monaghan Harps) for McAnespie (72).

Dublin

1. Evan Comerford (Ballymun Kickhams)

3. Michael Fitzsimons (Cuala)
2. Eric Lowndes (St. Peregrine’s)
6. Jonny Cooper (Na Fianna)

4. Conor Mullally (Cuala)
10. Brian Howard (Raheny)
7. John Small (Ballymun Kickhams)

8. Brian Fenton (Raheny)
9. Michael Darragh MacAuley (Ballyboden St. Enda’s)

21. Paul Flynn (Fingallians)
15. Con O’Callaghan (Cuala)
12. Niall Scully (Templeogue Synge Street)

11. Cormac Costello (Whitehall Colmcille)
13. Paul Mannion (Kilmacud Crokes)
14. Dean Rock (Ballymun Kickhams).

Subs

22. Ryan Basquel (Ballyboden St. Enda’s) for Flynn (48)
20. Robert McDaid (Ballyboden St. Enda’s) for MacAuley (temporary, 29)
19. Conor McHugh (Na Fianna) for Rock (50)
17. Cian O’Connor for MacAuley (55)
24. Paddy Andrews (St. Brigid’s) for Costello

Referee: David Coldrick (Meath). * Replaced at half-time by Paudie Hughes (Armagh).

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Missing a host of regulars, Donegal come away from Clare with victory

Donegal 0-16
Clare 0-13

Derrick Lynch reports from Cusack Park

DONEGAL HAD TO withstand a staunch Clare effort before picking up the opening two points of the Allianz National Football League Division Two.

Michael Langan opened the scoring with a free he had won himself, but Clare struck back to take the lead for the only time in the first half with points from Gary Brennan and a Keelan Sexton free.

Sexton had a goal chance soon after but dragged his shot wide on the left after racing in from the right wing. This seemed to spark Donegal into life, and they hit four in a row with a brace from Ciaran Thompson along with points from Langan and Eoghan Bán Gallagher to leave them 0-5 to 0-2 in front after the opening ten minutes.

Dean Ryan and Jamie Malone combined to good effect with Ryan applying the finish to cut the gap to two, but indiscipline in the Clare defence presented Langan with a chance to finish another free which he duly converted.

The best score of the opening half came soon after as Banner captain Gary Brennan went right through the heart of the Donegal defence to split the posts, but Langan landed another free to keep his side at arm’s length by 0-7 to 0-4 with 15 minutes to go to the break.

Clare then struck two in a row through Dermot Coughlan and David Tubridy to leave just the minimum between them, with Donegal replying Jamie Brennan with a tidy finish from a tight angle.

Another brace for the home side through David Tubridy kept the pressure on Donegal, but they could not get back on level terms. A quick fire double before the break through Jason McGee and Niall O’Donnell saw Donegal in front by 0-10 to 0-8 as they headed for the dressing rooms.

Clare hit the opening three points of the second period with Tubridy (2) and Brennan on target to send them into the lead, but Donegal were quick to reply with four in a row thanks to a brace from Jamie Brennan along with a McGonagle free and a fine effort from McGee.

That left the Ulster men 0-14 to 0-11 clear inside the closing ten minutes. Gary Brennan and Gavin Cooney split the posts to leave just the minimum between them as the game approached injury time, but Hugh McFadden and McGee notched over scores to see the Donegal men leave Ennis with both points.

Scorers for Donegal: Michael Langan (0-4, 4f), Jason McGee (0-3), Jamie Brennan (0-3), Ciaran Thompson (0-2), Niall O’Donnell (0-1), Eoghan Bán Gallagher (0-1), Hugh McFadden (0-1), Caolan McGonagle (0-1, 1f)

Scorers for Clare: David Tubridy (0-6, 3f), Gary Brennan (0-3), Dermot Coughlan (0-1), Dean Ryan (0-1), Keelan Sexton (0-1, 1f), Gavin Cooney (0-1).

Donegal

1. Shaun Patton (Naomh Adhamhnáin)

2. Conor Morrisson (Naomh Adhamhnáin)
3. Caolan Ward (Naomh Adhamhnáin)
4. Brendan Cole (Naomh Náille)

5. Paul Brennan (Bun Dobhráin)
6. Eamonn Doherty (Naomh Adhamhnáin)
7. Ryan McHugh (Cill Chartha)

8. Hugh McFadden (Na Cealla Beaga)
9. Michael Langan (Naomh Mícheál)

10. Niall O’Donnell (Naomh Adhamhnáin)
11. Ciaran Thompson (Naomh Conaill)
12. Caolan McGonagle (Bun Crannacha)

18. Jason McGee (Cheann Fhaola)
21. Eoghan Bán Gallagher (Na Cealla Beaga)
15. Jamie Brennan (Bun Dobhráin)

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Subs:

14. Martin McElhinney (Naomh Micheál) for Brennan (43 mins)
7. Leo McLoone (Naomh Conaill) for McGonagle (55 mins)
19. Stephen McMenamin (Aoadh Rua) for Gallagher ( 65 mins)
20. Peadar Mogan (Naomh Naille) for Doherty (78 mins)

Clare

1. Kieran Eyres (Kildysart)

2. Kevin Harnett (Meelick)
3. Cillian Brennan (Clondegad)
4. Gordon Kelly (St Joseph’s Miltown)

5. Dean Ryan (Eire Óg)
6. Aaron Fitzgerald (Eire Óg)
18. Eoghan Collins (Ballyhaunis)

8. Gary Brennan (Clondegad)
9. Cathal O’Connor (Coolmeen)

10. Cian O’Dea (Kilfenora)
11. Jamie Malone (Corofin)
12. Dermot Coughlan (Kilmurry Ibrickane)

13. Kieran Malone (St Joseph’s Miltown)
14. Keelan Sexton (Kilmurry Ibrickane)
15. David Tubridy (Doonbeg)

Subs:

22. Pearse Lillis (Cooraclare) for Collins (47 mins)
19. Sean Collins (Cratloe) for Kieran Malone (53 mins)
16. Eamon Tubridy (Doonbeg) for Eyres ( 58 mins)
17. Darragh Bohannan (Shannon Gaels) for Jamie Malone (61 mins)
20. Gavin Cooney (Eire Óg) for Coughlan (65 mins)

Referee: Padraig O’Sullivan (Kerry)

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It’s Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week

1. A sunset is seen on day one of the First Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka at The Gabba in Brisbane

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2. Rafa Nadal of Spain celebrates winning in Australian Open semi final 

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3. Alexa Schimeca-Knierim and Christopher Knierim perform their pairs short program at the US Figure Skating Championships

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4. Rachel Hill of the Glory tackles Elizabeth Addo of the Wanderers during the Round 13 W-League match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and the Perth Glory at Marconi Stadium in Sydney

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5. Courtyard Liffey Celtics players during the trophy presentation

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6. Clonduff’s Cassie Fitzpatrick and Nicola O’Hagan celebrate

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7. Kerry manager Peter Keane celebrates a late score

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8. Dublin’s Michael Darragh Macauley with Ryan Wylie and Karl O’Connell of Monaghan

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9. Leinster’s Barry Daly scores a try

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10. Munster’s Darren Sweetnam attempts to beat Will Talbot-Davies of Dragons to the ball 

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Jim Gavin gives little away on Diarmuid Connolly situation

IN THE WAKE of Dublin’s three-point defeat to Monaghan on Sunday, Jim Gavin did little to suggest Diarmuid Connolly will be part of his plans for 2019.

The St Vincent’s forward last appeared for the county as a substitute in the Division 1 clash against Mayo last February in Castlebar, and he spent the summer playing football in Boston with the Donegal club.

When pressed on Connolly’s exile from the Dublin panel, Gavin was coy on the situation and, while he didn’t rule out a potential return, it appears unlikely at this stage.

“It’s like any player who volunteers their time for playing inter-county football,” Gavin told reporters in Clones.

“Those choices that they make are purely those choices and, if players want to come back, we’ll be delighted to have them.”

When asked if that meant Connolly didn’t want to return to the squad, Gavin replied: “No, that’s not what I said.”

The Dublin manager was also critical of the GAA’s decision to drop the controversial handpass rule before the league. He said that inter-county managers should not be given a “soap box” to change any rules brought in by the GAA. 

“The league in some ways is an experiment,” Gavin told RTÉ’s Brian Carthy.

“There’s a lot of shadow boxing going on the next couple of weeks until the league finishes because these rules obviously won’t be there (for the championship).

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“I’ve no issue with them at all. I probably would have suggested to just get on with it and put them in (for the league). If the governing body decides to change the rules of the game I don’t think managers should have a soap box to change them either way.

“I made my feelings known on behalf of the team to the county board and they then represented the county of Dublin. From my perspective, I’ve no issue with them.

“The only thing I would have said is maybe just get on with it and have the rules in for the championship. Some of our players have to go back and play Sigerson competition on Wednesday and then play with a different set of rules with club fixtures in the coming weeks. It’s a little bit confusing for them.”

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‘It was absolutely accidental’ – Sheedy admits Tony Kelly’s red card was harsh

TIPPERARY BOSS LIAM Sheedy has admitted that Tony Kelly’s sending off had a big say in the outcome of the Premier’s 2-16 to 1-11 win over Clare on Saturday night.

Kelly was dismissed on straight red nine minutes after half-time for a robust challenge on Padraic Maher.

At that stage, the Banner were five points behind but had a strong wind at their backs for the second-half of the Division 1A meeting at Semple Stadium.

However, the game turned from there and shortly after that two goals in as many minutes from Seamus Callanan put significant daylight between the sides. 

“It was absolutely accidental and it was unfortunate for Tony but it had a massive bearing on the game,” said Sheedy afterwards.

RED CARD!

A big moment early in the second half as @GaaClare Tony Kelly sees red!

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Clare are likely to appeal the red card in a bid to have the former Hurler of the Year available for Kilkenny’s visit to Cusack Park on Sunday.

“We were coming back into the game and I couldn’t really see it but a lot of your colleagues told me, from looking back on replays, it seemed to be quite harsh,” said Clare’s joint-manager Donal Moloney.

“There were only four points in it at the time. That is the way it goes.

“Tipperary took (the goals) very well. We saved a penalty in the first half as well and they put another penalty over the bar. Tipperary were ahead of us.

“The lads will always battle, the team will always battle away and we admire them for that. We just need to get back up to match sharpness.

“We have a lot of work to do across a lot of our team. We brought on three lads, Peter Duggan, Podge Collins and Colm Galvin, they are all short of training because of injuries and match time as well.

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“Yeah and we are very pleased, the likes of Aidan McCarthy, Colin Guilfoyle and Diarmuid Ryan. They are three real young guys. This is their national league debut and I am really pleased with how they acquitted themselves.”

Donie Smith’s clash with Keith Higgins.

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Meanwhile, Roscommon forward Donie Smith is facing a retrospective ban after an ‘eye-gouge’ incident with Keith Higgins during their Division 1 meeting on Saturday night.

Both James Horan and Anthony Cunningham stated afterwards they did not see the first-half clash between the players, where Smith’s hand appeared to make contact with the Mayo defender’s eye.

Referee Barry Cassidy did not sanction Smith, meaning the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) can take action. 

But Smith may not be looking at a lengthy ban, given Philly McMahon missed just one game after a similar incident in 2015.

The Dublin star was banned for one match after his fingers made contact with Kieran Donaghy’s face in the 2015 All-Ireland final.

Dublin appealed the suspension but after reviewing video footage, the GAA’s Central Hearings Committee upheld the proposed ban and he missed the first game of the 2016 league.

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Rugby and soccer internationals on board as Galway name exciting league panel

THE GALWAY LADIES Footballers have announced an exciting panel ahead of their attack at Division 1 of the Lidl Ladies National Football League.

Dora Gorman and Mairead Coyne are both included.

New manager Tim Rabbitt has named a 34-strong panel as the 2018 Connacht champions, and league and All-Ireland semi-finalists look to go further this season.

A few big names have crossed codes and thrown their lot in with the Tribeswomen — the only side to beat back-to-back All-Ireland champions Dublin last time out — this year.

Former Ireland soccer international Dora Gorman has come back into the squad. The Barna native was last involved in 2016 but took some time out to pursue her medical career. 

25-year-old Gorman is now a fully-qualified doctor and has a colourful sporting history between soccer, hockey and Gaelic football.

Another former international and soccer star, Méabh De Búrca, is also in the squad. The 30-year-old has 49 Ireland caps to her name, and currently plies her trade with Galway Women’s Football Club (WFC).

Tracey Leonard will captain the side again.

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There’s a third international on board for 2019, a rugby star by the name of Mairead Coyne.

Coyne was one of 11 Irish hopefuls who headed to Melbourne on an AFLW trial last September and while Adam Griggs’ Ireland prepare for Six Nations action, Coyne will be focusing on Gaelic games for 2019.

Star forward Tracey Leonard will captain the team again while Kilkerrin-Clonberne’s Louise Ward steps up as vice captain. She’s one of six players from the Galway and Connacht club champions included.

Veteran defender Emer Flaherty has called time on her inter-county career while fellow long-time soldier and 2018 All-Star Sinead Burke has been included in the squad, but is taking a break until March.

Siobhán Divilly has also taken the year out while Catriona Cormican, Galway’s talented dual star, is concentrating on camoige at present.

The Tribes face 2018 All-Ireland finalists Cork in their league opener on Saturday.

2018 Connacht champions Galway.

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Galway squad for 2019 league

  • Aine Mc Donagh (Moycullen)
  • Aoife Thompson (Mountbellew)
  • Amy Coen (Corofin)
  • Barbara Hannon (Dunmore)
  • Bronagh Murphy (St Mary’s)
  • Charlotte Cooney (Claregalway)
  • Ciara Mc Carthy (Annaghdown)
  • Dora Gorman (No club provided)
  • Dearbhla Gower (Corofin)
  • Emile Gavin (Claregalway)
  • Fabienne Cooney (Claregalway)
  • Leanne Coen (Corofin)
  • Lynsey Noone (Kilkerrin-Clonberne)
  • Lucy Hannon. (Dunmore)
  • Linda Booth (St Brendan’s)
  • Lisa Murphy (Kilkerrin-Clonberne)
  • Lisa Gannon (Kilkerrin-Clonberne)
  • Louise Ward (Kilkerrin-Clonberne)
  • Mairead Coyne (Grainne Mhaoile)
  • Megan Glynn (Claregalway)
  • Mairead Seoighe (Clonbur)
  • Méabh De Búrca (St Michael’s)
  • Niamh Daly (St Gabriel’s)
  • Nicola Ward (Kilkerrin-Clonberne)
  • Noelle Connolly (Glenamaddy)
  • Olivia Divilly (Kilkerrin-Clonberne)
  • Riona Ni Flatharta (Leitir Mor)
  • Roisin Leonard (Corofin)
  • Roisin Ni chonghaile (Moycullen)
  • Sarah Conneally (Dunmore)
  • Sarah Ni Lionsigh (Leitir Mor)
  • Shauna Molloy (St Furey’s)
  • Sinead Burke (Ballyboden, Dublin)
  • Tracey Leonard (Corofin)

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‘I still have a strong and positive mindset’ – Kerry set for stint without experienced defender Young

KERRY WILL BE without key defender Killian Young for the upcoming rounds of the Allianz Football Leagues, as he’s been sidelined with an ankle injury.

Peter Keane was forced to look elsewhere ahead of the Kingdom’s opening win over 2018 All-Ireland finalists Tyrone in Killarney yesterday, after four-time All-Ireland champion Young announced the news on Twitter on Saturday.

“Starting another rehab program once again,” the 32-year-old wrote.

“After completing a tough pre-season, I unfortunately damaged my ankle ligaments in a recent training session. Despite the bad timing, I still have a strong & positive mindset.

“Nothing for it, just to go again,” he concluded, before wishing Kerry the best of luck against Mickey Harte’s Red Hand men. 

Starting another rehab program once again. After completing a tough pre season, I unfortunately damaged my ankle ligaments in a recent training session. Despite the bad timing, I still have a strong &positive mindset. Nothing for it, just to go again. Best of luck to Kerry tomor!

— Killian Young (@killianyoung) January 26, 2019

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Young is entering his 13th season of inter-county football and it’s been no easy ride for the Renard clubman. In a 2013 training session, he broke his leg and dislocated his ankle and was left doubting his future in the green and gold jersey.

After a spate of recent retirements, he’s one of the most experienced players in the set-up as two-time All-Ireland minor winning manager Keane looks to drive on with the youth of the Kingdom.

Young watched on as his side beat Tyrone by four points yesterday and began life under Keane on the right foot. Alongside Young was star forward David Clifford, who is set to miss the first half of the league campaign. 

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‘He will embrace the challenge with enthusiasm’: Ricken recommended as new Cork U20 boss

ST VINCENTS’ KEITH Ricken is in line to become the new Cork U20 football manager after being recommended for the position on Monday by the Executive of Cork County Board.

The Cork Institute of Technology Sigerson Cup manager has been put forward to take over for the remainder of 2019.

Ricken is currently a GAA development officer at Cork IT, with his side exiting the Sigerson Cup in the second round last Wednesday night at the hands of Carlow IT.

He was previously a Cork minor selector, as well as managing St Vincent’s when they succeeded in winning Cork’s Premier Intermediate Football Championship in 2012 against St. Michael’s at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

The appointment of Keith Ricken (St. Vincent's) as Cork U20 football manager for the remainder of the 2019 season has been recommended tonight by the Executive, subject to full County Board approval at the meeting of January 29th. Selectors will be finalised in due course #GAA

— Cork GAA (@OfficialCorkGAA) January 28, 2019

Cork County Chairperson Tracey Kennedy said Ricken’s experience made him an ideal candidate to take over as U20 boss for the Rebel County.

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“I would like to thank Keith for accepting this role, and to wish him all the very best for the season ahead,” she said.

“His vast experience through many years of work in GAA at CIT particularly equip him for this role, and I have no doubt he will embrace the challenge with enthusiasm.”

A statement released on Monday said Ricken’s appointment was subject to full approval tomorrow.

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Ex-Tipp boss Michael Ryan gets back into management with 2016 All-Ireland club champions

MICHAEL RYAN IS back in management after being appointed as boss of Limerick champions Na Piarsaigh last night.

Ryan led Tipperary to All-Ireland glory in 2016 and stepped down as manager of his native county last August. 

The Limerick Leader reports that the Drombane-Upperchurch native will take charge of the 2016 All-Ireland club champions, who were defeated by Ballygunner in the Munster final last November.

Ryan’s backroom team will include ex-Galway hurler Nigel Shaughnessy and Na Piarsaigh clubman PJ Breen.

He replaces Paul Beary, who led Na Piaraigh to the county title in his sole season in charge.

We would like to welcome our new senior hurling manager Michael Ryan and coach Nigel Shaughnessy to the club.
We wish you the very best for the coming season.
PJ Breen will also be part of the management team for 2019 pic.twitter.com/sgvYTl0iD2

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Boost for Westmeath as key defender returns while experienced forward named captain

Updated Jan 29th 2019, 3:23 PM

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THE WESTMEATH FOOTBALLERS have been boosted by the return of key defender Kevin Maguire, while forward Kieran Martin has been appointed as captain for the coming season.

Westmeath GAA confirmed Maguire’s return to The42 after he stepped away from the panel last year to go travelling. 

The Caulry clubman has been an important part of Westmeath’s defence over the past few seasons and will be a welcomed addition to Jack Cooney’s squad for the 2019 season.

Newly appointed captain Martin is in a rich vein of form, having kicked a stoppage-time winner in the 0-13 to 0-12 Division 3 victory over Offaly last Sunday. He was also on the scoresheet in the recent O’Byrne Cup final win against Dublin.

The Maryland star is a talented forward and bagged 2-3 in Westmeath’s first ever Leinster SFC victory over Meath in the Leinster semi-final four years ago.

He’s been an ever-present in the county side since making his championship debut as a 19-year-old in 2010 against Wicklow.

He replaces John Heslin as skipper for the 2019 season. Marquee forward Heslin is expected to rejoin the Lake County squad at some point before the start of the championship.

Additional reporting by Sinéad Farrell

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