Sunday, June 14th 2026 - Men's Senior Football Championship - Galway Boston vs Donegal Boston

 Galway Boston vs Donegal Boston

Sunday, June 14th 2026, 5PM

Galway Boston 1-19 | Donegal Boston 1-14

Both sides opened their scoring with pointed frees, Nathan Grainger getting Galway underway before Shane Carthy replied for Donegal.

Declan Doyle won a kickout for Galway and combined with Darragh O'Sullivan before the ball found Bobby Nugent, who pointed over the bar for Galway.

Galway's Shea Ryan was fouled and quickly took the resulting free to add Galway's third point of the game. Donegal responded instantly through Cian O'Grady.

Donegal levelled the game when Johnny Heaney pointed off his left to make it three points apiece.

Galway then created two excellent goal chances. Cathal Sweeney drove forward but saw his effort saved by Donegal goalkeeper Hugh Boyle. Moments later, Cillian McDonald broke through the Donegal defence and linked up with Ciarán Potter, whose effort was also denied by Boyle.

Donegal pushed forward and Sean O'Donnell pointed for his side to put them ahead by one.

Galway were awarded a free outside the arc and Nathan Grainger split the posts with a 2-pointer to restore Galway's lead at 0-5 to 0-4. Rian Teahan added Galway's next point before Grainger converted another free ahead of the water break to make it 0-7 to 0-4.

Donegal were awarded a free near the 20-metre line and Shane Carthy pointed to reduce the deficit to two points. Galway then won a free from over 50 metres out and Grainger stepped up to convert another 2-pointer, extending Galway's lead to 0-9 to 0-5.

Galway turned over a Donegal attack and worked the ball up the field before Bobby Nugent added another point to make it 0-10 to 0-5.

Jordan Morrissey won the breaking ball from the next kickout and drove forward for Donegal. He linked up with Johnny Heaney, who buried the ball in the back of the net to bring Donegal right back into the contest at 0-10 to 1-5. Carthy then added another point to leave just a point between the sides.

Galway came close to a goal again when Bobby Nugent's effort struck the post. Cathal Sweeney reacted quickest to the rebound, but Hugh Boyle produced another fine save.

Bobby Nugent won the next kickout for Galway and linked up with Cathal Sweeney, who pointed to leave the score at 0-11 to 1-6. Donegal responded through Cian O'Grady before the half-time whistle.

Half-time:

Galway Boston 0-11 | Donegal Boston 1-7

The second half got underway with Donegal attacking and winning a free. Shane Carthy converted to level the game.

Galway were then awarded a penalty and Bobby Nugent stepped up to take it. His initial effort was saved by Hugh Boyle, but Nugent reacted quickest to the rebound and buried the ball in the net to put Galway back in front, 1-11 to 1-8.

Donegal patiently worked their next attack and Johnny Heaney pointed for his side. They nearly found another goal when Carthy linked up with Liam O'Driscoll, but Galway goalkeeper Owen Flaherty produced a fine save. The resulting 45 was converted by Thomas Galligan to make it 1-11 to 1-10.

Donegal levelled the game again after Johnny Heaney went short with a free and linked up with Cian O'Grady, who pointed over to make it 1-11 to 1-11.

Bobby Nugent restored Galway's lead after Eoin Morrissey laid the ball off to him.

Galway threatened another goal when Grainger and Declan Doyle combined, but Hugh Boyle once again denied Galway, saving Doyle's effort just before the water break.

Galway's Ciarán Potter was shown a yellow card and Shane Carthy pointed the resulting free to level matters once more at 1-12 apiece. Eoin Morrissey then won a kickout for Galway and the move eventually found Darragh O'Sullivan, who pointed to edge Galway back in front.

Carthy converted another free for Donegal to leave the sides level again at 1-13 apiece before Conor Kelly pointed to put Donegal ahead by one.

Galway responded strongly, adding three unanswered points. Cathal Sweeney accounted for two of them, while Bobby Nugent added the third to put Galway back in control at 1-16 to 1-14.

Donegal had a late goal chance when their initial effort struck the post. The rebound was picked up by substitute number 18, but his shot was blocked before Galway won a free for Donegal picking the ball off the ground.

Galway finished strongly with points from Rian Teahan and Declan Doyle, who fisted his effort over the bar. Substitute number 14 added Galway's final score of the afternoon before the referee brought the game to a close.

Full-time:

Galway Boston 1-19 | Donegal Boston 1-14

Teams & Scorers:

Galway Boston:

1. Owen Flaherty
2. Luc O'Connor
3. Cillian McDonald
4. Michael Moylan
5. Shea Ryan (0-1)
6. Ciarán Potter
7. Eoin Morrissey
8. Declan Doyle (0-1)
9. Cathal Sweeney (0-3)
10. Bobby Nugent (1-4)
11. Rian Teahan (0-2)
12. Darragh O'Sullivan (0-1)
13. Nathan Grainger (0-6, x2 2-pointers)

Subs:
14. (0-1)

Donegal Boston:

1. Hugh Boyle
2. Kevin Flynn
3. Mark McFadden
4. Cory Gallagher
5. Conor Daly
6. Liam O'Driscoll
7. Jordan Morrissey
8. Thomas Galligan (0-1)
9. Ciarán McDevitt
10. Johnny Heaney (1-2)
11. Cian O'Grady (0-4)
12. Sean O'Donnell (0-1)
13. Shane Carthy (0-6)

Subs:
Conor Kelly (0-1) #18

Referee: Tim Flanagan

The livestream can be watched back on the Boston Northeast GAA YouTube channel.

Sunday, June 14th 2026 - Men's Senior Football Championship - Aidan McAnespies vs Connemara Gaels

Aidan McAnespies vs Connemara Gaels

Sunday, June 14th 2026, 3:30PM

Aidan McAnespies 4-18 | Connemara Gaels 1-8

The game got off to a slow start, with the opening six minutes remaining scoreless.

The Macs were awarded a penalty after a 1v1 between Adam Fallon and Adam Fanning resulted in Fallon being shown a black card. Mark Barry stepped up to the mark and made no mistake in finding the back of the net for the Macs.

The following Gaels attack resulted in a free, but Shea Lawn's effort struck the post and the Macs were there to collect it. The Gaels won back possession but were turned over again and the Macs broke forward. A strong run from Mark Barry resulted in a point for the Macs.

Jake Flynn won the next kickout for the Macs and Ronan Fox pointed from play. Eoin Gormley then broke down the next kickout and worked the ball forward before Ronan Fox added another point, making it 1-3 to no score after 11 minutes.

Eoin Gormley broke down another Gaels kickout and linked up with Caoilin Donnelly to bring the ball forward. Donnelly and Adam Fanning combined before Fanning hand-passed across goal for Mark Barry to tap home the Macs' second goal, making it 2-3 to no score.

The Macs pushed for another goal shortly afterwards. Darragh Lyne drove forward and linked up with Fanning, but his effort was well saved by Gaels goalkeeper Josh Woods.

Conall Devlin turned over a Gaels attack and kick-passed forward to Mark Barry, who pointed for the Macs. Barry added another point from a free to leave the scoreboard reading 2-5 to no score after 20 minutes.

Brian Friel was forced off through injury for the Gaels and was replaced by Conor Flynn. The Macs added another point through Darragh Lyne before Cillian Curran pointed a free for the Gaels just before the half-time whistle.

Half-time:

Aidan McAnespies 2-6 | Connemara Gaels 0-1

The second half got underway and Ger Davoren tapped the throw-in to Shea Lawn, who kicked the ball inside to Cillian Curran. Curran turned and pointed for the Gaels. Caoilin Donnelly and Luke Killian responded with a point each for the Macs, making it 2-8 to 0-2.

The Macs added another goal when Mark Barry linked up with Nicky Sherlock, who hand-passed across to Stephen Ward who tapped it into the net, extending the lead to 3-8 to 0-2.

The Gaels attacked next and Aidan Tierney pointed for his side. Mark Barry then added three more points for the Macs, one of which came from a free, to make it 3-11 to 0-3.

Cillian Curran converted another free for the Gaels after Shea Lawn was fouled near the 20-metre line. Jimmy Lowe then added a point following a patient attack, reducing the deficit to 3-11 to 0-5.

Mark Barry added another point for the Macs before the Gaels replied through Cillian Curran.

Pete O'Connell added a point for the Macs. The Gaels responded through Jamie O'Brien to leave the scoreboard reading 3-13 to 0-7.

Eoin Gormley fisted over the next point for the Macs. Luke Killian cleared up a loose ball in the Macs defence and linked up with Jake Flynn and Barry before the play found its way to Donnelly, who fired home the Macs' fourth and final goal of the afternoon, making it 4-14 to 0-7.

Pete O'Connell then linked up with Eoin Gormley, who fisted another point over the bar before adding another point off his left foot. The scoreboard read 4-16 to 0-7.

The Gaels finally found the back of the net after breaking through the Macs defence. Mike Lynch's shot was well saved by the Macs goalkeeper, Cormac McCartan but Jamie O'Brien reacted quickest to the rebound and kicked it from the ground to the net, making it 4-16 to 1-7.

Mark Barry converted another free for the Macs before Cillian Curran replied with a point for the Gaels. Barry added a final free for the Macs before the referee blew the final whistle.

Full-time:

Aidan McAnespies 4-18 | Connemara Gaels 1-8

Teams & Scorers:

Aidan McAnespies:

1. Cormac McCartan
2. Conall Devlin
3. Bobby Walker
4. Nicky Sherlock
5. Ronan Fox (0-2)
6. Caoilin Donnelly (1-1)
7. Jake Flynn
8. Eoin Gormley (0-3)
9. Stephen Ward (1-0)
10. Darragh Lyne (0-1)
11. Rory Brolly
12. Adam Fanning
13. Mark Barry (2-8)

Subs:
Luke Killian (0-1), Pete O'Connell (0-2)

Connemara Gaels:

1. Josh Woods
2. Adam Fallon
3. Mike Lynch
4. Aidan Skillen
5. Jack Lynch
6. Brian Friel
7. Ger Davoren
8. Seán Hansberry
9. Cillian Gannon
10. Cillian Curran (0-5)
11. Aidan Tierney (0-1)
12. Shea Lawn
13. Ryan Conlon

Subs:
Conor Flynn, Jimmy Lowe (0-1), Jamie O'Brien (1-1)

Referee: Tim Flanagan

The livestream can be watched back on the Boston Northeast GAA YouTube channel.

 

Sunday, June 7th 2026 - Men's Senior Football Championship - Shannon Blues vs Kerry Boston

Shannon Blues vs Kerry Boston

Sunday, June 7th 2026, 3:30PM

Shannon Blues 4-13 | Kerry Boston 2-21

The second round of the Men's Senior Football Championship got underway in the Canton heat.

Both sides had goal chances early in the game, with Kerry's effort drifting just wide while the Blues struck the post.

The Blues opened the scoring with a point from Brendan O'Hagan after James Austen laid it off to him with a hand pass. The Blues then broke through on goal after some quick hand passing and Paddy Kelly found the back of the net for his side.

Joe Cooper won the breaking ball from a kickout and laid it off to Matthew Flaherty, who kicked it into Steven Palmer. Palmer pointed to get Kerry up and running.

Kerry's Andrew Moynihan then broke down the middle and laid it off to Joe Cooper, who pointed a 2-pointer for Kerry. The scoreboard read 1-1 to 0-3.

The Blues patiently attacked next and Jack Higgins pointed for his side. Kerry's Colm Clifford won a kickout which led to Kevin Lahiff pointing for Kerry, making the score 1-2 to 0-4 after 12 minutes.

The Blues drove forward quickly and James Austen got through on goal for the Blues, but his effort was pointed over the bar. Rian Fitzpatrick gathered the breaking ball from a kickout and laid it off to Brendan O'Hagan, who found Jack Higgins. Higgins made no mistake in finding the back of the net for the Blues' second goal, making it 2-3 to 0-4.

Kerry responded with a 2-pointer from Matthew Flaherty. Kevin Lahiff added another point following a hand pass from John Cooper. Joe Cooper then pointed a free for Kerry, bringing it back to a one-point game at 2-3 to 0-8.

Kerry then broke through the Blues defence again and Mikey Kerr found the back of the net to put Kerry ahead by two, 2-3 to 1-8.

Andrew Moynihan won the next kickout and found Joe Cooper, who pointed another 2-pointer to extend Kerry's lead, making it 2-3 to 1-10.

The Blues had another goal chance, but Jack Higgins' effort drifted just wide. Ryan O'Donnell added a point for the Blues before another promising attack was denied by some strong Kerry defending.

The Blues patiently worked the ball forward again and Rian Fitzpatrick pointed for his side. Joe Cooper added another 2-pointer off his left boot just before the break.

Half-time:

Shannon Blues 2-5 | Kerry Boston 1-12

Joe Cooper opened the scoring in the second half with a point to extend Kerry's lead to five. Blake Murphy then converted a 2-pointer free for the Blues.

Conor Fitzgerald fisted the ball down from a kickout and it found its way to Jack Higgins, who made no mistake in burying it in the back of the net for the Blues' third goal, levelling the game at 3-7 to 1-13.

Some good hand passing between the Kerry forwards led to Dylan Murtagh pointing for his side to put Kerry back in front. Joe Cooper followed up with a pointed free to make it 3-7 to 1-15.

Steven Palmer and John Cooper then added a point each for Kerry, extending their lead to four, 3-7 to 1-17.

Rian Fitzpatrick got the Blues back in touch with a 2-pointer to bring it back to a two-point game. The Blues added another point when Jack Higgins laid it off to Paddy Kelly, who split the posts. Joe Cooper pointed another free for Kerry, leaving the scoreboard reading 3-10 to 1-18 in Kerry's favour.

The Blues broke through the Kerry defence and Cian Hughes found the back of the net for the Blues' fourth and final goal of the day, making it 4-10 to 1-18.

Jack Doyle fisted over a point for Kerry before Kerry were awarded a free. Joe Cooper went short with it and found Steven Palmer, who buried the ball in the back of the net to make it 4-10 to 2-19. Kerry now led by three points.

The Blues pointed a free to reduce the deficit to two, but Kerry replied with a point from substitute number 17. The Blues responded through Paddy Kelly before Kerry added another point following a strong run from Andrew Moynihan, making it 4-12 to 2-21.

The Blues had another goal chance when Blake Murphy broke through, but some good Kerry defending kept them out and resulted in a 45.

Murphy got underneath the resulting 45 and his effort dropped into the square, where Kerry's Robbie Croft fisted it away for another 45. Murphy stepped up again and pointed it over for the final score of the game.

The referee blew the full-time whistle shortly afterwards and Kerry secured the win after a high-scoring contest between the sides.

Full-time:

Shannon Blues 4-13 | Kerry Boston 2-21

Teams & Scorers:

Shannon Blues:

1. Eoin Blanchfield
2. Fionn Duggan
3. Cian O'Donohue
4. Ryan O'Donnell (0-1)
5. Ryan Nugent
6. Rian Fitzpatrick (0-3, x1 2-pointer)
7. Brendan O'Hagan (0-1)
8. Dean Sherlock
9. Conor Fitzgerald
10. Jack Higgins (2-1)
11. James Austen (0-1)
12. Paddy Kelly (1-2)
13. Cian Hughes (1-0)

Subs: Blake Murphy 0-3 x1 2-pointer 

Kerry Boston:

1. Charlie Thomison
2. Colm Clifford
3. Jack Doyle (0-1)
4. Kevin Cooper
5. John Cooper (0-1)
6. Walter Hally
7. Andrew Moynihan
8. Dylan Murtagh (0-1)
9. Mikey Kerr (1-0)
10. Matthew Flaherty (0-2, x1 2-pointer)
11. Kevin Lahiff (0-2)
12. Joe Cooper (0-11, x3 2-pointers)
13. Steven Palmer (1-2)

Subs: #17 (0-1)

Referee: Neil McEnaney

Sunday, May 31st 2026 - Men's Senior Football Championship - Galway Boston vs Connemara Gaels

 Galway Boston vs Connemara Gaels

Sunday, May 31st 2026, 5PM

Galway Boston 4-12 | Connemara Gaels 0-11

The heavens opened just before the final game of the day in Canton between Galway Boston and Connemara Gaels.

The Gaels got on the ball first and launched the opening attack, but the Galway defence turned over possession and broke forward quickly. The play found its way to Rian Teahan, who played a quick 1-2 with Darragh O'Sullivan before Teahan found the back of the net to open the scoring for Galway. Nathan Grainger then pointed a free to make it 1-1 to no score after five minutes.

The Gaels attacked next and Brian Friel pointed off his left to register their first score of the game. Cathal Sweeney, Darragh O'Sullivan and Eoin Morrissey added the next three points for Galway to leave the scoreboard reading 1-4 to 0-1 after 12 minutes.

The Gaels won a free and Shea Lawn stepped up and split the posts for his side. Galway responded immediately and Nathan Grainger delivered a kick pass across to Rian Teahan, whose shot hit off the crossbar. The Gaels gathered the rebound initially, but Galway won back possession and Shea Ryan found the back of the net. Grainger then converted a 2-pointer from a free to extend Galway's lead to 2-6 to 0-2.

The Gaels turned over a Galway attack and worked their way up the field, with Brian Friel pointing for his side. Cillian Curran added a pointed free shortly afterwards to make it 2-6 to 0-4 after 20 minutes.

Galway responded with a point from Rian Teahan before the Gaels replied through Shea Lawn. The scoreboard read 2-7 to 0-5.

Galway finished the half strongly, adding three more points before the break through Cathal Sweeney, Rian Teahan and Bobby Nugent.

Half-time:

Galway Boston 2-10 | Connemara Gaels 0-5

The Gaels opened the scoring in the second half with Brian Friel pointing off his left. Galway responded when Declan Doyle and Darragh O'Sullivan combined to break through the Gaels defence. O'Sullivan hand-passed across to Cathal Sweeney, who tapped the ball into the net. Bobby Nugent added another point for Galway to make it 3-11 to 0-6.

The next two scores came from pointed frees for the Gaels, both converted by Cillian Curran. Brian Friel added the next point from play to reduce the deficit, making it 3-11 to 0-9.

Yellow cards were shown to M. Lynch and Ger Davoren of the Gaels, along with Galway's Declan Doyle, following an incident after a kickout. Play resumed and Nathan Grainger was next to be shown a yellow card following a foul on Colman Mulkerrins.

Shea Ryan added Galway's next point following a strong drive forward from Rian Teahan.

Shea Lawn then converted a 2-pointer from a free for the Gaels to make it 3-12 to 0-11. Galway continued to press and Cathal Sweeney hand-passed across to Sean Forde, who tapped the ball into the net for Galway's fourth and final goal of the game.

The final whistle sounded shortly afterwards and Galway emerged with the win.

Full-time:

Galway Boston 4-12 | Connemara Gaels 0-11

Teams & Scorers:

Galway Boston:

1. Owen Flaherty
2. Luc O'Connor
3. Cillian McDonald
4. Michael Moylan
5. Shea Ryan (1-1)
6. Ciarán Potter
7. Eoin Morrissey (0-1)
8. Declan Doyle
9. Cathal Sweeney (1-2)
10. Bobby Nugent (0-2)
11. Rian Teahan (1-2)
12. Darragh O'Sullivan (0-1)
13. Nathan Grainger (0-3, x1 2-pointer)

Connemara Gaels:

1. Josh Woods
2. Adam Fallon
3. M. Lynch
4. Seán Black
5. Colman Mulkerrins
6. Brian Friel (0-4)
7. Ger Davoren
8. Sean Hansberry
9. Jack Lynch
10. Cillian Curran (0-3)
11. AJ McGuire
12. Shea Lawn (0-4, x1 2-pointer)
13. Jamie O'Brien

Referee: Neil McEnaney

The livestream can be watched back on the Boston Northeast GAA YouTube channel.

Sunday, May 31st 2026 - Men's Senior Football Championship - Kerry Boston vs Donegal Boston

Kerry Boston vs Donegal Boston

Sunday, May 31st 2026, 3:30PM

Kerry Boston 0-12 | Donegal Boston 0-14

The second game of the day was a tight contest between Kerry Boston and Donegal Boston.

The first score of the game was a pointed free taken by Donegal's Shane Carthy. Donegal quickly added a second point following the kickout and led by 0-2 to no score after four minutes.

Kerry patiently attacked and their first point of the game came from Joe Cooper. Carthy pointed another free for Donegal to make it 0-3 to 0-1 after nine minutes.

Sean O'Donnell added Donegal's next point after a quick free taken by Carthy found him. Kerry then attacked, but possession was overturned and found its way to Thomas Galligan, who made no mistake in splitting the posts and registering the first 2-pointer of the game, putting Donegal ahead 0-6 to 0-1.

Kerry responded when they overturned a Donegal attack and Matthew Flaherty drove forward to point a 2-pointer for his side, reducing the deficit to three points, 0-6 to 0-3 after 16 minutes. Galligan added a second 2-pointer for Donegal shortly afterwards to increase their lead to five points.

Kerry's Andrew Moynihan took a solo-and-go opportunity from the middle of the pitch and found Dylan Murtagh, who drove forward from the sideline and pointed for Kerry, making it 0-8 to 0-4 after 19 minutes.

Donegal added another point after Liam O'Driscoll took a solo-and-go opportunity from his half-back line and combined with Cory Gallagher, who kick-passed the ball inside to Sean O'Donnell. O'Donnell made no mistake in pointing over. Jordan Morrissey and Shane Carthy added the next two points for Donegal to leave the scoreboard reading 0-11 to 0-4.

Kerry patiently attacked again and Joe Cooper landed a 2-pointer just before the half-time whistle to keep his side in touch.

Half-time:

Kerry Boston 0-6 | Donegal Boston 0-11

The second half got underway and remained scoreless for the opening eight minutes. Matthew Flaherty eventually opened the scoring with another 2-pointer to bring the difference back to three points. Shane Carthy then pointed a free for Donegal after being fouled near the 13-metre line, making it 0-12 to 0-8.

Joe Cooper intercepted a Donegal pass and drove forward for Kerry. The ball found its way to Kevin Lahiff, who pointed for Kerry. Donegal responded quickly with a well-worked move from the kickout, finished by Jordan Morrissey, who fisted the ball over the bar to make it 0-13 to 0-9.

Dylan Murtagh reacted quickest to a shot that dropped short and fisted it over the bar for Kerry. Carthy responded again for Donegal after Kevin Flynn broke through and hand-passed the ball to him, restoring Donegal's four-point lead at 0-14 to 0-10 with nine minutes of normal time remaining.

Kerry created a goal chance when Colm Clifford won a kickout and kicked the ball into Robbie Croft, but his effort drifted narrowly wide. Kerry were later awarded a free in midfield and, after the referee advanced the ball, Kerry opted to take it from just outside the arc. Croft split the posts with the resulting 2-pointer to leave just two points between the sides at 0-14 to 0-12 after 57 minutes.

Kerry continued to press and patiently worked another scoring opportunity. Following a foul just behind the 45-metre line, Robbie Croft stepped up to take the free, but his effort drifted just to the right and wide.

The referee blew the full-time whistle shortly afterwards and Donegal secured the win after a hard-fought battle between the sides.

Full-time:

Kerry Boston 0-12 | Donegal Boston 0-14

Teams & Scorers:

Kerry Boston:

1. Charlie Thomison
2. Jack Doyle
3. Colm Clifford
4. Kevin Cooper
5. John Cooper
6. Walter Hally
7. Andrew Moynihan
8. Michael Kerr
9. Kevin Lahiff (0-1)
10. Matthew Flaherty (0-4, x2 2-pointers)
11. Dylan Murtagh (0-2)
12. Joe Cooper (0-3, x1 2-pointer)
13. Stephen Palmer

Donegal Boston:

1. Hugh Boyle
2. Mark McFadden
3. Patrick Warren
4. Liam O'Driscoll
5. Kevin Flynn
6. Jack O'Brien
7. Jordan Morrissey (0-2)
8. Thomas Galligan (0-4, x2 2-pointers)
9. Ciarán McDevitt
10. Cory Gallagher
11. Ryan McMahon
12. Sean O'Donnell (0-2)
13. Shane Carthy (0-6)

Referee: Conor Dourneen

The livestream can be watched back on the Boston Northeast GAA YouTube channel.

 

Sunday, May 31st 2026 - Men's Senior Football Championship - Shannon Blues vs Aidan McAnespies

 

Shannon Blues vs Aidan McAnespies

Sunday, May 31st 2026, 2PM

Shannon Blues 2-15 | Aidan McAnespies 2-15

The Boston Northeast GAA Men's Senior Football Championship got underway with an exciting clash between Shannon Blues and Aidan McAnespies.

The Blues opened the game with a goal from Blake Murphy after a great run from the half back line by Jack Higgins. The Blues followed quickly with a point from corner back Dean Sherlock. The Macs then attacked and a shot from Eoin Gormley was blocked down by Fionn Duggan to deny the Macs. The Macs first point of the day was put over by Caolan Donnelly. They added their second point after Adam Fanning kicked a pass inside to Eoin Gormley who pointed over with his right. The Macs then leveled the game with a 2-pointer from Adam Fanning to make it 1-1 to 0-4 after 10 minutes.

The Blues got a 45 after Conor FitzGerald's shot on goal was saved well by MacAnespies keeper Cormac McCartan. The 45 was taken by Paddy Kelly who did a quick 1-2 and took a shot that went out to the left and wide. After the Mac’s kickout went out over the sideline, Paddy Kelly pointed it over to secure a 2-pointer and put the Blues up by 2. 

Ronan Fox drove forward for the Macs and his shot at goal went shyly wide. The Blues pointed over again, this time from Brian FitzPatrick after Jack Higgins drove forward from the middle of the field. The scoreboard read 1-4 to 0-4 in favor of the Blues after 15 minutes.

The Blues got their second goal, coming from Blake Murphy again after they overturned possession from the Macs on their 45 line. The Macs responded quickly with a point from Adam Fanning. The Macs then found the back of the net with a goal from Darragh Lyne following a hand pass in from Luke Killian. The Macs followed quickly again with a point from Bobby Walker, leaving just one point between the sides. The scoreboard read 2-4 to 1-6 after 22 minutes.

Paddy Kelly pointed for the Blues again after a patient attack. Adam Fanning pointed from a free for the Macs to bring the difference back to one point again. The Blues pointed again, this time coming from Cian Hughes after a quick 1-2 with Ryan O’Donnell. Paddy Kelly added another point for Blues just before half-time to put his side ahead by 3 at the break.

Half-time:

Shannon Blues 2-7 | Aidan McAnespies 1-7

The Macs opened the scoring of the second half with a free pointed over by Adam Fanning. Brian Fitzpatrick then added a point for the Blues off his left foot. Cormac McCartan then added a point for the Macs from a 45, making to 2-8 to 1-9 after 37 minutes.

Brendan O’Hagan added a point for the blues to restore their 3 point lead. The Macs replied quickly with a point from Adam Fanning. Fanning followed again, this time with a 2-pointer. Scoreboard read 2-9 to 1-12. 

Blake Murphy pointed from a free for the Blues to level the sides again. The Macs replied quickly after Darragh Lyne took a solo and go opportunity and kicked it into Adam Fanning who made no mistake in putting it between the posts. Blake Murphy pointed off his left to level the game again, 2-11 to 1-14. 

The Macs responded with a point from Adam Fanning to nudge his side ahead by one. Brian FitzPatrick pointed for the Blues to level the sides for the fourth time, 2-12 to 1-15. Blake Murphy added two more points for the Blues to put the Blues back in front.

The Macs were awarded a penalty in the 56th minute and Darragh Lyne made no mistake in finding the back of the net for the Macs to put ahead by one. The Macs tried to add to their lead but Darragh Lyne’s shot hit off the post. The Blues then attacked and Jack Higgins was awarded a free. Cian Hughes stepped up to take it and it just went to the right and wide. The Macs remained ahead by one. 

The Blues didn’t give up and Brendan O’Hagan made no mistake in pointing over for his side in the 59th minute, to level the sides for the fifth and final time.

The final whistle sounded shortly afterwards, bringing an end to a highly entertaining championship opener and ensuring the sides shared the points after a thrilling battle.

Full-time:

Shannon Blues 2-15 | Aidan McAnespies 2-15

Teams & Scorers:

Shannon Blues:

1. Eoin Blanchford 2. Fionn Duggan 3. Cian O’Donoghue 4. Dean Sherlock (0-1) 5. Ryan Nugent 6. Ryan O’Donnell 7. Brendan O’Hagan (0-2) 8. Brian FitzPatrick (0-3) 9. Cian Hughes (0-1) 10. Jack Higgins 11. Conor FitzGerald 12. Paddy Kelly (0-4, x1 2-pointer) 13. Blake Murphy (2-4) 

Aidan McAnespies:

1. Cormac McCartan (0-1) 2. Conall Devlin 3. Bobby Walker (0-1) 4. Caolan Donnelly (0-1) 5. Ronan Fox 6. Nicky Sherlock 7. Jake Flynn 8. Luke Killian 9. Rory Brolly 10. Darragh Lyne (2-0) 11. Stephen Ward 12. Eoin Gormley (0-1) 13. Adam Fanning (0-10) 

Referee: Conor Dourneen

Livestream can be watched back on Boston Northeast GAA YouTube.

Saturday, August 2nd 2025 - Men's Intermediate Football Championship Semi-Final - Cork Boston vs Wolfetones Boston

Cork Boston vs Wolfetones Boston

Saturday, August 2nd 4:30pm

Cork Boston 1-16 | Wolfetones 0-9

Cork Boston advanced to the Intermediate Football Final with a win over Wolfetones in the Semi-Final.

Cork got off to a flying start as Seán Dore claimed the throw-in and drove forward. The play ended with Fearghal Rooney fisting the ball over the bar. Kevin O’Reilly added a free soon after to make it 0-2 to 0-0.

Wolfetones got off the mark through Cillian Reidy following a pass from Darragh Reilly. Cork’s O’Reilly slotted two more over the bar to restore their lead.

Darragh Reilly responded with a fine point from play for the Tones, and then pointed from a free to narrow the gap to a point at 0-4 to 0-3. Cork looked to strike for goal through Liam O’Driscoll, but his effort tailed wide.

The breakthrough came shortly after when Cork were awarded a penalty. Kevin O’Reilly stepped up and made no mistake in finding the back of the net to push Cork four ahead. The Tones tried for a goal of their own, but the shot drifted just wide of the post.

Ben Martin added a point for the Tones before Kevin O’Reilly closed out the half with another point for Cork.

Half-time: Cork Boston 1-5 | Wolfetones 0-4

Cork resumed where they left off. Rooney fisted another over, and Kevin O'Reilly followed up with a 2-pointer to extend the lead.

Cork’s Harry Ahearne, Tom Cunningham, and Kevin O’Reilly each pointed next. Wolfetones Niall McLarnon added a point next, making it 1-12 to 0-5. O’Reilly added another point from play for Cork.

Wolfetones substitute Gavin Walsh made an impact off the bench with a well-taken point. Walsh’s shot on goal hit the post but managed to recover the rebound and put it over the bar.

Dylan Murtagh added a nice score off his left for the Tones, but Cork substitute Lee Kelly matched it with a point of his own. Walsh tacked on one more for the Tones before Kelly closed out the scoring with the final point of the game.

Full-time: Cork Boston 1-16 | Wolfetones 0-9

Teams & Scorers

Cork Boston:
Kieran McHeney, Paddy O’Neill, Mark Dalton, James Long, Thomás O’Mahony, Robbie Gibbons, Fearghal Rooney (0-2), Seán Dore, Liam O’Driscoll, Tom Cunningham (0-1), Harry Ahearne (0-1), Kevin O’Reilly (1-8, x2 2-pointer), Colby Daigle
Subs: Lee Kelly (0-2)

Wolfetones Boston:
Mike Quinn, Nathan Logue, Rian O’Regan, Darragh Finlass, Rory Collins, Mikey Kerr, Dylan Murtagh (0-1), Ben Martin (0-1), Cillian Reidy (0-1), Darragh Reilly (0-2), Niall McLarnon (0-1), Sean Hickey, Marty Farrell
Subs: Gavin Walsh (0-3)

Referee: Diarmuid Boylan

Sunday, August 3rd 2025 - Men's Senior Football Championship Semi-Final - Donegal Boston vs Kerry Boston

Donegal Boston vs Kerry Boston

Sunday, August 3rd 4pm

Donegal Boston 2-16 | Kerry Boston 1-9

Donegal Boston booked their place in the Northeast Senior Football final with a win over Kerry Boston.

Donegal got the scoreboard ticking early with a Ryan Magill point. Kerry attacked next and Luke Breathnach’s shot was well saved by Donegal keeper Hugh Boyle. Kerry centreback Ryan Donohue got Kerry off the mark with a well-taken point off his right, one point a piece.

Danny Magill edged Donegal ahead with a point off his left. Kerry then struck the first goal of the game. Rob Stack found Breathnach inside, and the corner-forward made no mistake with the finish. 1-1 to 0-2 in Kerry’s favour.

Donegal responded with a point from Oisín Conaty after Donegal overturned possession in midfield. Ciarán McDevitt levelled the game with a point, assisted by Morrissey. Shortly after, Morrissey fisted over a point to make it 0-5 to 1-1.

A black card to McDevitt temporarily reduced Donegal to 12 men, but it didn’t stop their momentum. Daire Cregg and Stephen O’Brien both pointed just before the break to give Donegal a two-point cushion at the interval.

Half-time: Donegal Boston 0-7 | Kerry Boston 1-2

Kerry came out firing in the second half. Rob Stack pointed, then followed it with a 2-pointer to level the game at 0-7 to 1-4.

Daire Cregg responded with a free for Donegal, but Stack struck again to tie the game once more.

Donegal then got their first goal when Oisín Conaty found Jordan Morrissey inside. Morrissey’s initial shot was saved, but he pounced on the rebound and tucked the ball away for a goal. Donegal now led 1-8 to 1-5.

Donegal then added four unanswered points, Conaty, Danny Magill (twice), and Cregg all raising white flags to push the lead to six.

Kerry were then awarded a penalty, but Stack’s effort was saved well by Hugh Boyle in the Donegal goal. Stack then added a 2-pointer soon after.

Darragh McMullan struck next for Donegal, a point and a 2-pointer. Stack then landed another 2-pointer, 1-15 to 1-9.

Donegal then got their second goal. McMullan burst through the middle, did a quick one two with Conor Cush, and tapped the ball into the back of the net. Jordan Morrissey added a final fisted point.

Full-time: Donegal Boston 2-16 | Kerry Boston 1-9

Teams & Scorers

Donegal Boston:
Hugh Boyle, Cian Lynch, Neil Mulcahy, Ethan McDevitt, Ryan Magill (0-1), Cory Gallagher, Jordan Morrissey (1-2), Shane Carthy, Stephen O’Brien (0-1), Danny Magill (0-3), Ciarán McDevitt (0-1), Oisín Conaty (0-2), Daire Cregg (0-4)
Subs: Darragh McMullan (1-3, x1 2-pointer)

Kerry Boston:
Nevin O’Donnell, Darragh Fleming, Niall O’Connor, Walter Hally, Ryan Donohue (0-1), Jackie Murphy, George Kealy, Ethan Dunne, Aidan Rowley, Rob Stack (0-8, x3 2-pointer), Darragh Noone, Jim Lynch, Luke Breathnach (1-0)

Referee: Diarmuid Boylan

Livestream can be viewed on Boston Northeast GAA YouTube Channel