Maurice Brosnan's football observations: In this game, kickouts can kill
Players across the board deserve immense credit for what they contributed last weekend. There are men in various squads who put themselves through unimaginable physical or mental strain before taking to Croke Park. Here are eight observations from the Gaelic football championship.
Armagh's Andrew Murnin and Mark O'Shea of Kerry compete for the ball. Pic: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho
Wed, 02 Jul, 2025 - 13:22
Maurice Brosnan - Football championship observations
THE man in the arena. For Dessie Farrell, that’s what it’s always been about. After decades of dedicated service to his county, the two-time All-Ireland winner departed with his own presidential address.
Farrell had already confirmed his decision to step down before he arrived in the lower levels of Croke Park for the post-match press conference. His broadcast interview with GAA+ confirmed the news that his six years at the helm was at an end.
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