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Master luthier Jim McKillop has crafted one final instrument for musician Zoë Conway, a process preserved in the new film From a Forest to a Fiddle

John Fenton was one of the Cork greats, now he observes the madness from the viewpoint of chairman and local historian.

When the word came through the GAA Grapevine on Thursday last that Tommy Tucker had passed away those of a previous generation did not have to ask “ Tommy who?”…

Explore hidden coves, secluded beaches, timeless watchtowers and soaring cliffs on these oceanside routes from Antrim to Kerry

A new twist on the old familiar 2023-08-09

By Paul Keane A maiden journey to the M Donnelly GAA All-Ireland Poc Fada final brought back fond memories of home and growing up for Peter Duggan. The Clare hurler accepted a sponsor's invite to compete in the 12-player field on the Cooley Mountains course and came home in a

By Paul Keane Fionan Mackessy made history in the Cooley Mountains by becoming the first Kerry man to claim the M Donnelly GAA All-Ireland Poc Fada senior title. The Kingdom hurler came good at his very first attempt and completed the challenging circuit in just 48 blows. Former winner Colin

By John Harrington Killian Phelan is determined to successfully defend his senior men’s title at the 2023 M Donnelly All-Ireland Poc Fada Final in the Cooley mountains tomorrow. The Kilkenny man was something of a surprise winner last year, mainly because he won the title at the very first attempt.

By John Harrington The 2023 M. Donnelly All-Ireland Poc Fada Finals take place in the Cooley Mountains on Monday. Limerick hurling legend, Pat Hartigan, will take a keen interest in the competition as he always does since his own heyday when he won All-Ireland titles in 1981 and 1983. Those

THE slumber of the ghosts of the great hurling men and camogie women of Leinster from centuries past who lie on the beautiful slopes above and under the famed…