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Gavin Devlin has been appointed Louth senior football manager on a three-year term.

The Tyrone native takes over from Ger Brennan who guided the Wee County to this year's Leinster title.

Devlin previously served as Mickey Harte's assistant in Louth from 2021 until 2023, having assisted his former manager in Tyrone after winning two All-Irelands with the Red Hands as a player in 2003 and 2005.

Following a difficult 2024 season for the pair in Derry, the Ardboe man took up the role as Louth's Underage Director of Football and served as coach for the county's minor team, which also won Leinster honours this year.

Devlin will be assisted by Peter Dooley, who was a coach in Brennan's backroom team over the past three years.

"We are delighted to welcome Gavin and Peter into their new leadership roles with the Louth senior footballers," said Louth chair Sean McClean.

"Both men have a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion for Louth football. Gavin and Peter's deep understanding of our player pathway and talent in the county gives us a great combination for the future.

"This appointment represents a continued commitment to building on our recent progress and driving Louth forward at all levels."

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Antrim are seeking new camogie management as it was confirmed on Monday that joint-bosses Carl McCormick and Martin Coulter have stepped down after two years in charge.

McCormick stepped into the role during a turbulent 2024, as Brian Kearney and Mark McFadden resigned prior to the start of the league. Last year, Antrim lost their All-Ireland senior status but did retain their place in Division 1B of the league.

McCormick and Coulter were then ratified for 2025, and the Saffrons enjoyed an upturn in fortunes, winning Division 1B and retaining their Ulster crown, but would come up one point short in last weekend's All-Ireland intermediate semi-final against Offaly.

"After our Senior management's decision to step down at the end of a two-year run, Antrim Camogie would like to thank Carl and Martin and their backroom team of Joey, Cormac, Eleanor and Eimear for their tremendous commitment and hard work over the past two seasons," read a statement from Antrim Camogie.

"We thank them for leaving the Saffron jersey in a marvellous place, having won back-to-back Ulster senior titles and winning Division 1B earlier this season, securing our place in the top flight leagues next year."

Antrim enjoyed a flying start to the year, winning all of their group games in 1B before a 3-10 to 1-11 victory over Clare in the final to seal promotion into the top flight.

That was followed by a 2-17 to 1-11 provincial final win over Derry and in the Intermediate championship group phase, they scored victories over Meath and Westmeath before edging out Offaly by two points to top Group 1 and maintain their 100% record for the year.

However, the Faithful would turn the tables in Newbridge on 12 July with a 1-16 to 2-12 win, which would see them into the final and end Antrim's season with McCormick and Coulter subsequently informing the county board on Sunday of their decision to stand down.

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Meath knocked out holders Kerry to book their place in the Ladies All-Ireland SFC final against Dublin, who required extra time to see off Galway in their semi-final.

Goals in either half from Kerrie Cole and Sarah Wall helped the Royals to a 2-12 to 1-9 victory against the reigning champions as they reached the final for the first time in three years.

A late flurry of goals and points in the second half of extra time helped the Dubs to claim a 3-14 to 2-14 win which sets up an all-Leinster decider.

The two sides will now face off in a repeat of the 2021 final on Sunday, 3 August at Croke Park.

Meath led 1-5 to 0-6 in Tullamore at half-time with Cole's smashed effort putting them in the ascendancy.

Kerry fought back to level early in the second half with a goal from Danielle O'Leary, but Meath wrestled back control and a second goal, this time from defender Wall proved crucial as they saw out the win.

Dublin and Galway were level at 1-6 to 0-9 half-time with Hannah Tyrell scoring a penalty for the Dubs.

It was nip-and-tuck in the second half right up until the closing stages, with Tyrell scoring a late free to force extra time.

The game sprang into life in the second half of extra time, as Carla Rowe and Kate Sullivan added further goals for the Dubs.

Andrea Trill and Olivia Divilly replied with goals for Galway, but it was not enough as Dublin tagged on a few more late points to progress.

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Both Cork and Tipperary have named unchanged starting sides for Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final at Croke Park.

Cork manager Pat Ryan recalls Seamus Harnedy and Cormac O'Brien to the Rebels' matchday panel as they take their places among the substitutes.

Harnedy missed the seven-goal semi-final demolition of Dublin with a hamstring injury while O'Brien was ruled out with a quad complaint.

Ethan Twomey and Jack O'Connor are the two players to drop out of the matchday squad.

Tipp boss Liam Cahill keeps faith with the same 15 which beat Kilkenny by two points in their last-four tie.

There is one change on the bench however, with Under-20s forward Paddy McCormack replacing Sean Kenneally.

Cork: Patrick Collins; Niall O'Leary, Eoin Downey, Sean O'Donoghue; Ciarán Joyce, Rob Downey, Mark Coleman; Tim O'Mahony, Darragh Fitzgibbon; Diarmuid Healy, Shane Barrett, Declan Dalton; Patrick Horgan, Alan Connolly, Brian Hayes.

Subs: Brion Saunderson, Damie Cahalane, Ger Millerick, Cormac O'Brien, Tommy O'Connell, Luke Meade, Brian Roche, Séamus Harnedy, Robbie O'Flynn, Conor Lehane, Shane Kingston.

Tipperary: Rhys Shelly; Robert Doyle, Eoghan Connolly, Michael Breen; Craig Morgan, Ronan Maher (capt), Bryan O'Mara; Willie Connors, Conor Stakelum; Jake Morris, Andrew Ormond, Sam O'Farrell; Darragh McCarthy, John McGrath, Jason Forde.

Subs: Barry Hogan, Joe Caesar, Seamus Kennedy, Paddy McCormack, Brian McGrath, Noel McGrath, Peter McGarry, Oisin O'Donoghue, Johnny Ryan, Darragh Stakelum, Alan Tynan.

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Five-time All-Ireland winner Seamus Flanagan admitted he "regrets" an off-the-ball incident in an Allianz Hurling League game with Cork in February.

Flanagan came under scrutiny for appearing to strike Niall O'Leary with his hurl in the 1-16-all draw after footage of the incident was posted on social media.

The incident was missed by match officials and the 28-year-old avoided a ban from the GAA but Flanagan was kept on the sidelines after he was sanctioned internally.

"It was one moment in my career that I regret," Flanagan said on the GAA Social podcast.

"It was a lapse in judgement. We've all been in the heat of battle and said something or done something we shouldn't."

Flanagan said he read every comment on social media about the incident after fan footage went viral, and said that he "let the team down".

"The aftermath on social media, I looked at every piece of it. I looked at every comment, with people calling me and that.

"You're saying 'if I just didn't lift the hurley, would my season have gone differently?'.

"It was probably the start of my downfall for the season. Other players came in and done really well, and I maybe lost touch with management because of it.

"I wouldn't class myself as a dirty player, but it was a big regret for me."

Flanagan added that he feels inside forwards aren't protected by officials and that played a role in the incident.

"There's so much off the ball that you have no control over.

"You're getting verbal abuse, physical abuse. I'm well able to give it, but it's one of the moments in my career that I regret the most.

Listen to the GAA Social with Shane O'Donnell and Seamus Flanagan on BBC Sounds.

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Kieran Donaghy has stepped down from his role within the Armagh backroom team.

The four-time All-Ireland winner with Kerry was part of Kieran McGeeney's management team for five seasons, helping them win the All-Ireland title in 2024.

Armagh GAA expressed their "deepest gratitude" to the Austin Stacks clubman in a statement on Wednesday evening.

"His belief in this group never wavered, and his presence helped shape the identity, resilience and ambition of our team," added Armagh.

"Being part of the team that delivered our second all-Ireland title is a legacy that will live long in our hearts, and his influence will be felt for many years to come."

Donaghy said he will walk away "full of pride and memories".

"Thank you to Kieran McGeeney, who took a chance on a rookie coach," added Donaghy.

"You said one year, it became five, only you could pull that off. You said I could help and that you would help me in return. You were a man of your word every step of the way."

His departure comes a fortnight after the Orchard County were beaten by Kerry in the All-Ireland quarter-finals which brought an end to their 2025 campaign.

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Former Monaghan forward Conor McManus said that 19-year-old Donegal defender Finbarr Roarty is "playing like a seasoned veteran".

The teenager is enjoying an impressive first year with Jim McGuinness' senior panel, helping them to the Ulster title and again excelling in their All-Ireland semi-final thrashing of Meath.

He has firmly established himself as a starter and McManus praised the corner-back's ability to slot in seamlessly since his debut in April.

"They tried to get him into the panel last year, but he was too young, and he's come in and is playing like a man who has been there for eight or nine years," McManus told the GAA Social podcast.

"He's playing like a seasoned veteran, his physical shape, his energy and ability on the ball, he's excellent. He is a massive addition who has hit the ground running.

"That is the strength of Donegal their team and their panel. They had 12 different scorers against Meath and you have so many things to try lock down to stop them."

Donegal will face Kerry in the All-Ireland final after the Kingdom dispatched Tyrone in Saturday's other semi-final.

Armagh All-Ireland winner Oisin McConville believes the Red Hands need to develop squad depth to challenge for honours after suffering a 1-20 to 0-17 last four defeat.

"They have to find one or two players but there is a pool of talent there. The profile of the player they're bringing in is important too," McConville said.

"They have deadly forwards in Ruairi and Daragh Canavan, Darren McCurry and Eoin McElholm, but if you play the four of those are any of them really cut out for the middle eight? They're very same same and the direct ball is less of an option.

"You can't play them all at the same time, so you need to find some more power. You compare Tyrone's team to what Donegal have, they have hard running and legs."

Watch the highlights as Donegal comfortably beat Meath 3-26 to 0-15 to reach the All-Ireland final.

Jim McGuinness' side will face Kerry in the decider on Sunday, 27 July as they aim to win the Sam Maguire for the first time since 2012.

Read more: Donegal cruise past Meath into All-Ireland final

Man-of-the-match Conor O'Donnell reflects on Donegal's comfortable 3-26 to 0-15 All-Ireland semi-final win against Meath and looks ahead to the final against Kerry.

Read more: Donegal cruise past Meath into All-Ireland final

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Brendan Devenney says Meath have had a "brilliant season" but he is backing Donegal to reach the All-Ireland final.

Meath have defeated Dublin, Kerry and Galway in a giant-killing season as they look to reach a first All-Ireland decider in 24 years at Croke Park on Sunday (16:00 BST).

Ulster champions Donegal, themselves looking a first title since 2012, stand in their way.

"You have to give them respect, they've been the story of the season," said former Donegal forward Devenney.

"Does that story keep going? That's the question now."

Devenny feels there have been mitigating factors to Meath's underdog wins - such as beating Dublin outside Croke Park and an under-strength Kerry underestimating their opponents - but says the quarter-final win over Galway shows what they can do.

"The one that would cause you the most concern as a Donegal supporter would be the Galway game.

"There was some serious backbone from Meath and there are warnings in there for this Donegal team.

However, with Michael Murphy back on the panel and Jim McGuinness at the helm, Devenney feels Donegal's experience on the big stage means they will have too much for Meath.

"It's a fifth semi-final in six years and there is a serious amount of experience in the Donegal team," he said.

"Even though Meath have had a brilliant season, I'd still put Donegal as favourites."